World Tourism Day 2021 to Focus on Inclusivity

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is inviting member and non-member states, sister UN agencies, businesses and individuals to celebrate inclusivity during World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27. Under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, the event will attempt to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person.

Covid-19 Curfew Announced for Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama

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Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map. Source: covid19.gov.gr The regional units of Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama in northern Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases. According to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, as of Friday, September 24 and until Friday, October 1, residents in

Commission: Greek Economy Recovering ‘Earlier Than Expected’

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas The European Commission (EC) praised Greece for advancing reforms and meeting commitments agreed to as part of its post-bailout program despite the challenging circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and noted that the economy was demonstrating an “earlier-than-expected recovery”. In its 11th enhanced surveillance

Russian Travelers Opt for Greece in the Fall

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Russian travelers are choosing Greece as an autumn holiday destination, according to data by Rosgosstrakh, a leading insurance company in Russia. According to the data released by state news agency TASS, Greece is revealed as the most popular destination for Russian holidaymakers during the so called “velvet season”, which includes the early autumn months. Citing the

Greek Tourism Minister Pledges to Support Hoteliers

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Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias. Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias pledged to support the country’s hoteliers in their efforts to recover once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides and to work together on a sustainable future. “Two years after the pandemic, the image of Greece abroad has changed. When this public health crisis is over, the country […]

Covid-19: Greece Benefits from Announcing Travel Opening Early

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Photo source: ForwardKeys Announcing its opening to travelers and setting out clear Covid-19 guidelines has given Greece a head start in tourism recovery, according to the latest data released by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. More specifically, the study’s analysts found that Greece was “best in class” this summer because it communicated its reopening early benefiting

Greece Accommodation Businesses See July 2021 Turnover Soar

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Greek accommodation enterprises were back on track in July, recording nearly 1 billion euros in turnover – quadruple 2020 levels, according to monthly data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). F&B services providers also welcomed an increase in revenue in July driven by strong inbound tourist flows. More specifically, July 2021 turnover

Greek PM: Investor Interest, FDI Lead Way for Dynamic Growth

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presents the country’s National Strategic Extroversion Plan. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greece’s attractiveness as an investor destination and stronger export activity are two crucial indicators of a robust economy as well as priority targets under the country’s National Strategic Extroversion Plan, presented on Tuesday by Prime

Athens Topped UK, US, French Traveler Searches for August

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Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Athens was the most searched for destination in August by potential travelers from the US, UK and France, according to findings released on Wednesday by the data and analytics team of travel and tourism agency Tourix. More specifically, Athens featured highly this year in online searches for […]

Visitors to Greece in July Increase by 240.2% Bolstering Revenue

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The number of incoming travelers to Greece increased by 240.2 percent in July and by 51.4 percent over the January-July 2021 period with travel receipts up by 235.6 percent in July and by 139.7 percent in the seven-month period, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday. More specifically, the number of […]