Analysis by Ferryscanner says that Alonissos bookings are up....is it true?

Based on analysis by Ferryscanner covering the period from January 2025 until the end of May, a growing portion of American travellers are opting for destinations offering peace and relaxation

For many decades, Santorini and Mykonos have been irresistible attractions for tourists. However, there appears to be a change in the preferences of foreign travelers, particularly among British and American visitors.

The data suggests that British tourists seem more enthusiastic about discovering new island locations and lesser-known destinations. The statistics revealed a decrease in bookings for the popular destinations of Santorini and Mykonos by 50% and 33%, respectively.

Tourists are opting for smaller islands and destinations instead of the two main islands. Islands such as Aegina, Skopelos, Alonissos, and Poros have experienced significant increases in bookings—exceeding 200% in many instances—indicating a preference for tranquility and authenticity. Specifically, bookings for Aegina have increased by 333%, while Poros has seen a 350% rise.

So looking now at the amount of people who are here in Alonissos at the moment I don't think there is much evidence of a growth in tourist numbers. I cant disagree with the data from ferry scanner that bookings may have been up but there must have been an extra ordinary amount of cancellations for vistors to the Island.

The UK's Daily Express completely disagrees with Ferry scanner. They report that Greece, despite its charm, is experiencing a drop in visitors in 2025 as tourists opt for its neighbor, Turkey. European travelers are becoming more budget-aware, preferring destinations where food is more affordable, hotels provide better value, and the beaches are equally appealing.

The Greek islands, which were once a premier tourist destination, are now experiencing visitors unwilling to pay the high prices. A meal for two can easily surpass €80, even without wine, and access to the beach frequently requires a significant minimum expenditure, they report. Tourists are looking at online reviews and discovering complaints about expensive sunbeds, costly water bottles, and menus lacking prices.

According to reports in EuroWeekly, there is now an increase in hotel bookings from the EU and the UK in Turkish cities such as Marmaris, Bodrum, and Antalya.

I'm sure only time will tell and here is hoping that Alonissos doesnt go the way of some other Greek Islands as reported above.