Greece Pushes Vaccination as Covid-19 Infections Rise Again

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Photo source: European Union, Photographer: Claudio Centonze Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in various parts of the country. “Over the last few days, the downward trend of cases observed in recent weeks has been halted. […]

PM: Greece to Set Up Mobile Vaccination Units at Tourism Spots

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Epidemiologist Sotiris Tsiodras and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during Monday’s meeting at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The emergence of the Delta variant has forced Greek authorities to take immediate action with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announcing on Monday that mobile units would be set up at tourist destinations

UNWTO: Vaccines, Digital Solutions to Give Travel a Boost

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is forecasting that Covid-19 vaccination campaigns and the integration of digital solutions for safe travel will help ease restrictions allowing for more international mobility in the weeks and months ahead. According to the United Nations’ Travel Restrictions Report, destinations with higher vaccination rates and

‘Tourism can be the Doctor of Greek Economy’ this Year, Says Minister

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Targeted and efficient use of EU recovery funds are key to restoring tourism to Greece post-Covid-19, which will in turn bolster the economy, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis at a Delphi Forum tribute event this week. Participating in a panel discussion on “recovery and resilience and management of Recovery Fund resources”, Theoharis said tourism can […]

Region Aims to Make Attica the Perfect Year-round Destination

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Attica can be the perfect 12-month destination thanks to its diverse array of experiences and options and its “cosmopolitan charm”, said Attica Region Governor George Patoulis this week presenting a safe tourism plan during a dinner event for 18 ambassadors. Patoulis referred to the region’s action plan and initiatives aimed at ensuring, firstly, that Attica […]

BoG: Tourism Uncertainty May Slow Greek Economy Rebound

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The Greek economy is showing signs of recovery but uncertainty due to emerging Covid-19 virus mutations and their potential impact on tourism pose a risk, said the Bank of Greece (BoG) in its report released this week. More specifically, in its Monetary Policy Report 2020-2021, the BoG forecasts economic growth at 4.2 percent this year […]

Oxford Economics: Greece Tourism Recovery Gathers Speed

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Greece is following in the footsteps of Europe, where the rebound in tourism post-Covid-19 is already underway, according to a new tool developed by global analysts Oxford Economics. According to the new EU Tourism Tracker, tourism in Europe is gathering speed, up by 20 percent against 2020 levels and by as much as 36 percent […]

Covid-19: Greece Overnights Among Hardest Hit in EU

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Greece is feeling the impact of Covid-19 for one more year reporting a 74 percent drop – among the highest declines in the EU – in the number of overnight stays between April 2020 and March 2021, according to the latest data released by Eurostat. Overnight stays at EU tourist accommodation facilities dropped by 61 […]

Travel Industry Urges One Line on EU Covid Certificate Verification

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Photo source: IATA Global travel and tourism associations are calling on EU governments to follow one line with regard to EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) verification, warning that anything else will cause unnecessary airport queues and longer processing times, undermining travel and economic recovery. In a letter to EU leaders this week, airports group ACI […]

Covid-19: Greece Decides Vaccinated-only and Mixed Spaces as of Mid-July

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Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis, Greek State Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Greek Government Spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni. In its drive to extend vaccination reach, Greece announced on Tuesday that as of July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces. The move comes a day after