Tourism Signals a Return to Normalcy for Greece, Says Minister

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Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (center) Greece’s tourism reopening signals a return to normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Monday. Speaking during an Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) board of directors meeting, the tourism minister highlighted the key areas of the Greek government’s plan for the country’s

Survey: Only 40% of Greeks Feel Safe to Fly

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Only 40 percent of Greeks feel safe to fly in the post-COVID-19 era, according to a survey released by research firm ProRata. Titled “Opening Borders and Air Transport Abroad”, the nationwide online survey was conducted during June 16-18, after Greece reopened Athens and Thessaloniki airports to international travel. According the survey, 40 percent of participants […]

PwC: Economic Impact of Covid-19 Key Concern for Top Execs

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Top executives worldwide are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and fear a second wave of the virus, a study conducted by services provider PwC revealed this week. PwC surveyed 989 CFOs in 23 countries as companies worldwide resume operations and employees gradually return to their offices after coronavirus lockdowns. More specifically, […]

Hilton Athens Hotel to Reopen in July with ‘CleanStay’

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Hilton Athens hotel The Hilton Athens is reopening on July 1 under advanced hygiene and safety protocols, an announcement by the hotel’s management said. “Guests will be able to see and feel the cleanliness in all areas of the hotel – its rooms, bars, restaurants, gym, pool, spa and public spaces,” Hilton Athens said. The five-star […]

Kalamaki Beach Resort Promises Safe Holidays in the Peloponnese

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Kalamaki Beach Resort The Kalamaki Beach Resort, a member of the TourHotel group located in Isthmia in the Peloponnese, has reopened its doors to provide summer guests with safe holidays. Featuring a lush garden with unique views to the Saronic Gulf and outdoor facilities, the hotel is considered an ideal destination for families that wish […]

Novotel Athènes Hotel Reopens on July 1, Puts Health First

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The rooftop facilities of Novotel Athènes. The Novotel Athènes hotel, a member of the Accor group, is ready to welcome visitors to the Greek capital as of July 1. Aiming to protect its guests and associates, Novotel Athènes is committed to following the guidelines set by health and government organizations. “In line with guidelines issued by […]

Summer Season at Porto Kea Suites Begins on June 25

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Porto Kea Suites Porto Kea Suites, a 5-star hotel on the island of Kea, is ready to open on June 25 and offer its summer guests unique holiday experiences. Just an hour away from Athens by ferry, Kea is the ideal destination for visitors that wish to relax and unwind. Porto Kea Suites is located near […]

Greece Still Struggling to Set Up Covid-19 Hotels

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Hotel owners in Greece are not showing interest in the Greek tourism ministry’s call for hotels to operate as quarantine operations and host tourists who may contract the coronavirus while on holiday. For example, only three hotels on Crete and none on Santorini – two of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations – have expressed interest […]

Greek Tourism Receipts Plunge After Covid-19 Lockdowns

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Greek tourism receipts and incoming traffic took a hard hit in April after Covid-19 brought global travel to a standstill sinking the number of traveler arrivals in Greece by 96.2 percent and incoming revenue by 98.7 percent. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) this week, travel receipts in April slid […]

Greece Among Countries Still Slow to Regulate Short-term Rentals

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Greece is among a handful of countries in the European Union that has not legislated or failed to implement regulations with regard to short-term rental practices, according to a study released by services provider Ernst & Young (EY). More specifically, according to the findings, a rise in demand for short-term rentals for tourism purposes (before […]