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Greece Beats 2021 Target, Recoups 50% of 2019 Tourism Revenues

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Greece Beats 2021 Target, Recoups 50% Of 2019 Tourism Revenues
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Greece achieved its goal for 2021 recovering 50 percent of pre-pandemic tourism revenues, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that the time was right to promote off-season travel and new destinations. Speaking recently on SKAI television, the minister added that international arrivals in September recouped almost 75 percent of 2019 levels for the same month.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

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Covid 19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls For Extension Of Quarantine Hotel Operations
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Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki called for the extension of leases which allow tourism facilities to provide accommodation for travelers found to be positive with Covid-19. Speaking recently in parliament, Zacharaki said the proposed amendment provides for the lease of tourism facilities in order to accommodate travelers infected with coronavirus during the winter

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

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Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers At 60% Of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief
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This year is coming to an end with Greece’s tourism numbers having reached some 60 percent on average of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Speaking during the recent Virtual Greek Panorama online event, Tasios spoke about the Greek tourism industry’s recovery process and its successful opening for 2021. “Our bold

Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid-19 Hiatus

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Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid 19 Hiatus
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The Philoxenia international tourism exhibition and the Hotelia hotel equipment expo are returning to Thessaloniki after a year of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. The two exhibitions will take place between November 12-14 at the city’s International Exhibition Center in a safe environment and under strict health protocols for Covid-19. Apart from Greek […]

WTM: UNWTO Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid

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Wtm: Unwto Chief Says Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Covid
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“The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid,” warned World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili speaking on Tuesday during the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit, at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 in London. “Going back to the old normal is not an option,” Pololikashvili said, addressing world tourism ministers who have […]

Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants

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Covid 19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test To Enter Banks, Restaurants
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Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Tuesday, following a spike in coronavirus cases this week. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced a record  6,700 new