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Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling to Increase Occupancy Levels

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Greece’s Winter Hotels Still Struggling To Increase Occupancy Levels
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Hotel occupancy levels at winter destinations in Greece are at 60 percent and prices are higher for the holidays, said Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios citing increasing costs and a shorter tourism season.  In interview to public radio ERT, Tasios said Greek hoteliers, particularly at winter destinations, are still trying to make ends

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

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Iata Calls On Governments To Follow Who Advice, Revoke Travel Bans
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that have been introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant states that “blanket travel bans will not prevent […]

Greece Updates Travel Rules, Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Now Valid Only for 3 Months

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Greece Updates Travel Rules, Covid 19 Recovery Certificate Now Valid Only For 3 Months
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Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday updated the travel rules that all international travelers must follow to enter Greece. The HCAA announced that Covid-19 recovery certificates are valid in Greece, only for a period of 90 days following the holder’s first positive test […]

Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key to Greek SME Expansion

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Effective Recovery Fund Distribution Key To Greek Sme Expansion
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Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) President Ioannis Bratakos and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias The effective distribution of EU and national recovery funds that will provide a healthy framework of growth for Greece’s small and medium-sized enterprises topped the agenda of talks between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Athens Chamber of Commerce and

INSETE Study Examines Trends and Actions to Take Greek Tourism into the Future

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Insete Study Examines Trends And Actions To Take Greek Tourism Into The Future
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INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, released this week the first part of a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to further improve the Greek tourism product. Conducted jointly by Deloitte – Remaco on behalf of INSETE, the “Greek Tourism 2030 | Action Plans” study provides […]

Athens Among Top 20 Leisure Cities, Says ForwardKeys’ 2021 Travel Trends Report

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Athens Among Top 20 Leisure Cities, Says Forwardkeys’ 2021 Travel Trends Report
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Acropolis, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece/Y. Skoulas Athens is among the top 20 leisure destinations particularly for US travelers, according to ForwardKeys’ “2021 in Review” report that includes the top travel trends of this year. More specifically, Athens ranks 15th among the top 20 destination cities this year, the travel analytics firm’s report shows. At the