Booking.com: Greek region of Epirus among most welcoming places on earth

In the context of the Traveler Review Awards 2023 announced by Booking.com, the Greek Region of Epirus ranked second among the most welcoming destinations on Earth for 2023.
According to the platform, as travel continues to make its return in most parts of the world, the eleventh annual Booking.com Traveller Review Awards recognize travel providers from across 220 countries and territories for their commitment to providing consistently excellent service and hospitality over the course of the year.
Based on a pool of over 240 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, 1,364,415 accommodation partners, 230 car rental providers, and 58 airport taxi suppliers are receiving a Traveller Review Award in 2023. Italy leads the way again in 2023 with a total of 170,638 accommodation awards, followed by Spain (108,217), France (103,365), Germany (76,479), Croatia (64,206), Poland (60,721), the UK (60,697), Greece (54,473), Brazil (53,658) and the US (46,839).
Apartments and homes continue to shine
As the most-awarded property type globally, apartments take the top spot for the sixth year in a row, with a grand total of 629,421 partners being recognized for their efforts in the 2023 edition of the Traveller Review Awards. For the very first time in the history of the awards, holiday homes (177,795) have claimed the second spot from hotels (172,036), with guest houses (91,635) and bed and breakfasts (78,247) rounding out the top five. When it comes to the countries being recognized with the most awards for homes, apartments and other unique places to stay, Italy (153,895), Spain (98,788), France (94,285), Germany (64,748) and Croatia (63,219) lead the way.
A more sustainable traveler experience
Nearly one in ten accommodation award recipients globally (122,095) have also been recognized with a Travel Sustainable badge for their efforts to operate more sustainably. In fact, Travel Sustainable accommodations were three times more likely to receive a Traveller Review Award 2023, compared to those not being recognized with a Travel Sustainable badge. Out of all accommodation types, hotels had the highest share of Travel Sustainable accommodations (15%) receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023.
Helping travelers get from A to B
This is the fourth year that Booking.com is recognizing in-trip transport providers for their consistently great service, with 230 car rental companies from across 150 countries picking up a Traveller Review Award 2023. Car rental companies in Spain are being recognized with the most 2023 awards (23), followed by Greece (21), France (14), Italy (13) and Portugal (11). In addition, 58 airport taxi providers, representing a total of 6,131 drivers from across 120 countries are also being recognized with a 2023 award. Companies in Spain are again receiving the most awards (11 providers representing 442 drivers), followed by Greece (7 providers representing 1,196 drivers), Italy (5 providers representing 315 drivers), Poland (3 providers representing 524 drivers) and Portugal (3 providers representing 655 drivers).
Arjan Dijk, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Booking.com, commented: “It’s that personal attention to detail when checking in or sharing helpful recommendations to explore the destination like a local that demonstrates how our partners show up and shine for travelers in a multitude of ways each and every day. These awards are our way of thanking them for their dedication to making everyone feel welcome and for going out of their way to create incredible experiences for our customers. Whether it’s a friendly greeting from a taxi driver at the airport, sharing some local driving tips at the car rental counter, or a thoughtful note waiting in the room, our passionate partners help make every trip more special.”
2023’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth
This year’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth span five continents and feature hidden coastal gems, rural destinations surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, and even a bustling Latin American metropolis. They have all been identified based on the share of accommodation partners receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023 and providing even the most seasoned traveler with bucket list inspiration for their future trips.
2023’s Most Welcoming Cities On Earth
Polignano a Mare, Italy
Hualien City, Taiwan
San Sebastián, Spain
Dresden, Germany
Klaipeda, Lithuania
York, UK
Ushuaia, Argentina
Porto De Galinhas, Brazil
Mexico City, Mexico
Gold Coast, Australia
For more about exploring and experiencing all these welcoming cities have to offer, check out this destination guide.
2023’s Most Welcoming Regions On Earth
La Rioja, Spain
Epirus, Greece
Oberosterreich, Austria
County Down, UK
Mures, Romania
Marlborough, New Zealand
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Limon, Costa Rica
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
North Dakota, US
RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism report
Photo Source: pixabay.com
16/06 20:34
Helmos Mountain Festival | Kalavryta ski resort as an art and entertainment theme park
16/06 17:37
The Kalamata-Crete air connection will boost tourism in the two regions
16/06 15:30
Ol. Kefalogianni on Israel: So far, there are no cancellations – “We are resilient to crises”
16/06 13:53
16/06 13:20
16/06 12:57
FedHATTA/ HATTA: Meeting with the Minister of Culture for a unified direction in cultural tourism
16/06 11:59
65-page tribute to Rhodes in the online magazine of the University of Naples
16/06 11:08
16/06 11:03
16/06 07:25
14 reasons why Crete is irresistible, according to Condé Nast Traveller
16/06 06:41
Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean Is Changing - And We’re Here to Lead the Way
15/06 08:22
Region of the Aegean | Extraordinary campaign with TUI to promote Santorini
15/06 06:25
Ververoda Easy Trail Run 2025 and Porto Heli Night Run 2025 in Porto Heli
14/06 13:19
14/06 07:30
“Kefalonian Tratarisma”: Second Gastronomic and Wine Festival in Argostoli
14/06 07:28
The new Head of Direct Sales and Customer Loyalty at alltours
14/06 07:07
McKinsey: Europeans’ summer vacation sentiment is up - the US market is sluggish
13/06 19:59
13/06 19:02
Athens Airport and Gulf Air celebrated the company’s 75th anniversary together
13/06 15:05
Ministerial Meeting with CLIA: Focus on Sustainable Cruise Development in Greece
13/06 14:16
All marine areas of the Heraklion Regional Unit are suitable for swimming
13/06 12:21
13/06 11:54
13/06 11:24
13/06 08:28
13/06 07:32
easyJet: New connections to Corfu and Rhodes from Newcastle in 2026
13/06 07:13
The Cyclades on travmagazine.be: A paradise of experiences in the Aegean
13/06 06:19
13/06 06:16
12/06 04:55
TUI: Cyprus and Greece are the "hot" destinations for Swedes this summer
12/06 04:55
12/06 04:52
8th Lykourgos Logothetis Trophy: Sports, Culture and Tourism Development in Samos
12/06 04:50
Air Haifa: When does the new seasonal connection to Rhodes start
12/06 04:38
Greece in the top 10 most accessible countries in Europe for digital nomads
12/06 04:35
Rethymno: On the front lines for the protection of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle
11/06 21:31
Fokion Karavias | India, a great opportunity for Greek tourism
11/06 16:34
Taste of Loutraki 2025: Corinth at the forefront of culinary tourism
11/06 15:42
11/06 15:38
The Region of Crete at the “London Wine Fair 2025” exhibition
11/06 14:49
Wyndham Hotels: Partnership with Pegasus Airlines for new loyalty program
11/06 14:47
EOT at ITB China 2025 - Promotional actions in the Chinese market
11/06 11:54
Vamos! Flamenco Camp 2025 | Art and cultural workshop in Vamos, Apokoronas
11/06 11:25
Where will the French travel this year | Greece remains at the top
11/06 08:58
11/06 08:07
Cultural actions in Technopolis by the Ministry of Culture, Region, and Municipality
11/06 08:05
Nautical Week in Volos 2025 with Crete as the honored region
11/06 08:02
The Sun's Tribute to Karpathos | Significant Promotion of the Island in Britain
10/06 23:47
Olga Kefalogianni: Greece at the center of international investment developments in tourism
10/06 17:56
10/06 17:53
10/06 17:42
Americans, Britons, and French choose Greece at the last minute
10/06 15:00
Visa Survey | Beaches, Culture, and Scenic Destinations Draw Tourists to Greece
10/06 11:05
10/06 08:07
10/06 07:17
The Municipality of Monemvasia is among the top in the country
10/06 07:11
10/06 06:20
09/06 08:22
07/06 06:18
Crete “goes up” to Lycabettus – Honorary concert for Vassilis Skoulas
06/06 16:21
New air connection Thessaloniki - Syros with Aegean Airlines flights
06/06 15:31
Under the auspices of the GNTO, international golf, jet ski, and road race events
06/06 15:27
Creation of a modern Romania-Bulgaria-Greece interconnection axis
06/06 12:48
Region of Central Macedonia: 13 million euros to promote cultural heritage
06/06 12:38
06/06 12:34
The Municipality of Rethymno is on the front lines for environmental protection
06/06 07:41
How the Mesolongi Lagoon will evolve into an international sports tourism destination
06/06 06:44
Iberia: Flights to Athens to be strengthened in August with Airbus A330
06/06 06:31
jet2 Group | Record 4.4 million seats for winter holidays in 2026-2027
06/06 05:22
Athens Airport | Passenger traffic up 8.5% in 5 months, + 2.9% in May
05/06 04:55
Conference on the primary sector and local products in Kalavrita
05/06 04:34
World Environment Day: 50 actions from Evros to the Dodecanese
05/06 04:30
05/06 04:30
Ancient Olympia, a culinary destination | From the cotino to the glass
05/06 04:20
Jet Raid Amfilochia 2025: Amfilochia at the epicenter of sports tourism
04/06 23:45
04/06 20:28
04/06 19:51
04/06 19:39
04/06 16:06
04/06 15:59
Europe’s top underrated luxury destinations for 2025 | Paros 6th, Skiathos 14th
04/06 12:13
Forbes Global Properties to host its 2026 annual conference in Corfu
04/06 11:17
04/06 09:19
Green light for the modernization of the Amoudara Baths – Boost to health tourism in Argos Orestiko
04/06 07:25
04/06 07:22
03/06 18:20
03/06 17:24
Santorini Experience returns for its 8th year from 10-12 October 2025
03/06 12:20
Political situation in destinations influences Germans' travel choices | Survey
03/06 11:53
Europe’s Best Beach for 2025 is in Halkidiki | Glarokavos Beach
03/06 11:43
03/06 07:50
03/06 07:48
Promotion of Wine Tourism in Germany by GNTO and the Greek Embassy
03/06 01:12
Retro routes in Samos: The Tour de Samos Antique Rally returns for the 5th year
02/06 11:57
Bicycle Day in Rethymno with guided tours of the city's monuments
02/06 11:54
02/06 08:49
02/06 08:30
02/06 08:00
Samos is at the center of international tourism promotion through Skyscanner
02/06 07:04
Football, hospitality, and tourism promotion: Chios welcomes a mixed team from Turkey
02/06 06:45
Chania | + 20.6% cruise passengers in 5 months - 82,600 visitors to the city
FedHATTA/ HATTA: Meeting with the Minister of Culture for a unified direction in cultural tourism
65-page tribute to Rhodes in the online magazine of the University of Naples
Ol. Kefalogianni on Israel: So far, there are no cancellations – “We are resilient to crises”
The Kalamata-Crete air connection will boost tourism in the two regions
14 reasons why Crete is irresistible, according to Condé Nast Traveller
Helmos Mountain Festival | Kalavryta ski resort as an art and entertainment theme park
Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean Is Changing - And We’re Here to Lead the Way
Ververoda Easy Trail Run 2025 and Porto Heli Night Run 2025 in Porto Heli
Region of the Aegean | Extraordinary campaign with TUI to promote Santorini
Athens Airport and Gulf Air celebrated the company’s 75th anniversary together
World Taste Atlas: Greek cuisine is the second best on the planet
Ministerial Meeting with CLIA: Focus on Sustainable Cruise Development in Greece
The new Head of Direct Sales and Customer Loyalty at alltours
McKinsey: Europeans’ summer vacation sentiment is up - the US market is sluggish