Greece Instils Sense of Safety in Travelers, Sees Bookings Rise

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Greece has managed to gain traveler confidence and instill a sense of safety during Covid-19 and this reflected in the increase in pre-bookings for 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an interview to OPEN TV. Kikilias said pre-bookings for spring and summer were “soaring” and fall was looking good too thanks in large part […]

Greece Aims for Total Tourism Recovery in 2022

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The Greek Tourism Ministry and sector professionals are working to restore tourism to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2022, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week. In an article published on cnn.gr, Kikilias underlined the importance of the sector as both a driver of the Greek economy but also for its contribution to the survival of the […]

Covid-19: Greece Updates Rules for Entrance to Public Services, Churches, Restaurants

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Photo source: @EODY Greece has updated its Covid-19 rules for entry into public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars as part of government efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Published in the Government Gazette on Saturday, the following measures will be in effect from Monday, January 31: Citizens can enter […]

IATA: Global Air Traffic Demand in 2021 Down by 58.4% Over pre-Covid 2019 Levels

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Photo Source: IATA Global passenger traffic demand was down by 58.4 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 levels with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 hindering recovery, according to full-year results for 2021 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA said 2021 results were however an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs (revenue passenger

Greece Sees High Investment Interest Through Golden Visa Program

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Photo source: @Athens Attica Greece’s golden visa program, which grants five-year residency rights to investors who purchase property valued at a minimum of 250,000 euros, is attracting more buyers due to political and economic instability in their countries, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports. Residents of Turkey, Lebanon, India, Iran and Russia are

Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA

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Global cruise passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 (pre-Covid-19) levels by the end of 2023, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says in its latest industry outlook report. Released on Friday, the association’s 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report shows how cruise travel has continued to resume responsibly with proven […]

WTTC Sees Surge in Easter Bookings for Europe

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Photo source: WTTC Travel in Europe is expected to post a strong recovery in the coming months, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which predicts a 250 percent increase in European bookings for Easter compared to 2021. Citing ForwardKeys data and feedback collected at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid this month, […]

November 2021 Turnover up 166.9% for Greece’s Accommodation Services

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Businesses offering accommodation services in Greece saw turnover increase by 166.9 percent in November 2021 compared to the same month in 2020 gaining from the extension of the tourism season, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said this week. More specifically, according to ELSTAT’s monthly report, turnover in November 2021 for enterprises active in

Covid-19: Greece Lifts Music Ban and Midnight Curfew for Restaurants, Bars

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Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday evening announced the easing of Greece’s coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions following a meeting of the ministry’s health expert committee. As announced by the minister, the midnight curfew rule and music ban imposed on restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues will be lifted. However, such establishments will

Covid and Omicron Continue to Impact European Airport Traffic

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Photo source: @İGA İstanbul Airport Ongoing restrictions to address Covid-19 and its variants continued to impact airport traffic into 2021, according to a full year 2021 report released recently by ACI (Airports Council International) Europe, which represents over 500 airports in 55 countries. Passenger traffic at European airports rose by 37 percent in 2021 compared […]