UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

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Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75 percent below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, said the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in its November 2021 World Tourism Barometer this week. Commenting on the data, analysts add that the global tourism economy will continue to be highly […]

Greek Tourism Strategy to Focus on Investments, Sustainability

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Greece is preparing a 10-year national tourism development strategy focused on high quality investments and sustainability, Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias said this week. In an interview to Newsweek, Kikilias said the tourism strategy was aimed at creating added value in tourism in the long term. Actions taken include reforms facilitating fast-track investments

Bulgaria Places Greece on ‘Red Zone’ List for Travel

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Source: Sofia Airport Bulgaria has placed Greece on its list of “Red Zone” destinations for travel, after a rise of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country. Greece is among the 14 countries to recently enter Bulgaria’s “Red Zone”, along with Germany, Austria, UK, Netherlands, Czech Republic and others. Effective since November 23, the list bans […]

Covid-19: Greece Says Firm ‘No’ to Lockdowns Despite Omicron Variant

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Photo source: Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (acci.gr) Greek authorities reiterated on Monday that there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant and a surge in positive cases. “We are not going into lockdown, we are doing everything possible […]

IATA Calls for 12-month EU Covid Pass Extension to ‘Protect’ Travel

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European Union, 2021. Copyright Source: EC – Audiovisual Service The association representing the world’s airlines is calling on EU authorities to extend the validity of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) by 12 months in efforts to protect the already “fragile recovery” of the travel and tourism industry. In response to a European Commission recommendation […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travelers from Abroad

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Photo source: European Commission Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad. The directives have been extended until December 3. In short, arrivals of travellers (with the required documentation) are allowed from EU and Schengen Zone member states, those traveling for “essential reasons” and

SETE Chief Sees 2021 Greek Tourism Revenue Coming to €10bn

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SETE President Yiannis Retsos Yiannis Retsos, the head of Greece’s tourism confederation (SETE), said this week that revenue predictions for 2021 were in line with SETE forecasts of 10 billion euros compared to the recent “optimistic projections” of 12 billion euros, adding that the sector would be contributing 2 points to the country’s GDP growth […]

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Pick Up in June-Oct but Problems Remain

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Occupancy levels at hotels in the Greek capital are still running low impacted for a second year in a row by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data presented this week by the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association (EXAAA) despite June-October figures indicating positive signs of recovery. According to data by GBR Consulting, average […]

CLIA – Greek Gov’t Discuss Cruise Sector Priorities for 2022

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The safe resumption of cruise travel in 2022, port operations, responsible tourism and decarbonization topped the agenda of talks between Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – Europe executives and Greek government officials this week. More specifically, in her first visit to Greece, CLIA’s newly appointed Director General for Europe, Marie-Caroline Laurent, and

Ioannina Sets New Tourism Priorities on Back of Strong Winter Bookings

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Ioannina Mayor Moisis Elisaf and Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias Bookings for winter destinations in the coming weeks are on an upward trend, said Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias after meeting with Moisis Elisaf, mayor of Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus Region in Northern Greece, where hotels are reporting 65-70 percent occupancy levels. Elisaf briefed […]