Greek Tourism Pulls in Only €4 Billion in January-October

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With arrivals obviously affected by the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on travel, Greece’s tourism revenue dropped by 77 percent during the first ten months of the year compared to the same period in 2019. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece on Tuesday, travel receipts during January to October were […]

Covid-19: Ministry Secures New Support Measures for Greek Tourism

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. New measures to support Greece’s tourism industry from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) were recently approved by parliament, the Tourism Ministry announced on Tuesday. One of the new measures aims to support land transport and will provide relief for tourism businesses that own and run tour buses. Τhe Covid-19 […]

Covid-19: Cyprus to Lift Travel Ban for 56 Countries as of January 15

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Photo source: @Cyprus Airports The Cypriot government has released an updated protocol for travel and tourism that will come into effect as of January 15, 2021, and includes a list of 56 countries that will be given relaxations for travel to Cyprus. The list includes: EU member states European Economic Area States (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, […]

Greek Professionals Expect New Tourism Trends After Covid-19

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The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery and Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected bring new trends in the travel and tourism industry, emerging from the desire of travelers for safe but also vivid experiences. Travel and hospitality professionals expect the sector to undergo significant changes as soon as the pandemic […]

Goldair Completes 2020 Investment Plan Despite Covid-19 Pandemic

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Photo source: Goldair Goldair, one of the largest group of companies engaged in the fields of tourism and transport in Greece, managed in 2020 to complete its planned investments and also pursue new growth opportunities, despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Goldair Group is active in the fields of airlines’ representation […]

Covid-19: Greece Increases Quarantine Period for UK Arrivals

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday updated the aviation directive (NOTAM) for arrivals to Greece from the United Kingdom, following developments concerning the new mutant strain of the coronavirus (Covid-19) that has been spreading recently in England. According to the updated directive, all travelers arriving to

Greece Announces When General Population will Receive Covid-19 Vaccine

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Photo © European Commission 2020 The vaccine for the coronavirus (Covid-19) is expected to be available to Greece’s general population in mid-January, according to General Secretary of Primary Health Care Mario Themistokleous. Speaking during Monday’s Covid-19 media briefing, Themistokleous gave details on the government’s vaccination operation dubbed “Eleftheria”

Greek Tourism Professionals Expect Slow post-Covid-19 Recovery, Says MRB

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Photo source: Marketing Greece Greek tourism professionals are expecting the sector to recover slowly in the post-Covid-19 era, according to a survey carried out by market research company MRB Hellas. The survey, which focuses on Greece’s promotion and communication to markets abroad, was presented by MRB President Yiorgos Mavros during the online conference “Destination

Greek Coast Guard Steps Up Checks on Ferries and Travelers

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The Hellenic Coast Guard has announced that it will be stepping up checks on ferries and passengers as part of efforts to ensure that lockdown measures and safety protocols against the coronavirus (Covid-19) are being followed. According to an announcement, strict inspections will be carried out daily throughout the holiday season at all ports, especially […]

Greece Updates Travel Ban for non-EU residents

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Photo source: European Parliament / ©AP Images/EU-EP The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the European Union, removing Uruguay from a list of countries exempt from the restriction. According to the revised aviation directive (NOTAM), only citizens of the following eight countries are allowed […]