Greece Experts Warn of ‘Harsh” Autumn Ahead as Covid-19 Cases Soar

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Constitution square (Syntagma), Athens. Greek health authorities expect the number of Covid-19 cases to soar in September and October and are warning of a harsh fall ahead after a spike in incidents over the last few weeks. Epidemiologists expect to see the number of cases increase due to the return of Greek holidaymakers and lax […]

Greece Requires Covid-19 Testing on Arrival for Unvaccinated Travelers from 13 Countries

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Starting 6am on Friday, unvaccinated travelers entering Greece from 13 countries will be required to take a Covid-19 test on arrival at the airport, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced on Thursday. The new aviation directive (NOTAM) makes Covid-19 rapid testing mandatory for unvaccinated travelers – regardless of nationality – coming from Egypt, Albania,

ELSTAT: Greece Accommodation, F&B Services Mark Q2 Turnover Increase

By admin 19 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Greek accommodation services providers saw turnover increase in the second quarter (Q2) of the year by 452.3 percent to 596,430,723 euros against 107,999,937 euros in Q2 2020, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday. Leading the way the regional unit Rhodes marking the largest overall increase in Q2 turnover compared to Q2 2020 up […]

Greece Study: Rising Demand for Luxury Tourism is Back

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Demand for high-end tourism in Greece including accommodation at luxury resorts and villas is gaining ground despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, found a study released by research firm GBR Consulting. More specifically, based on projected strong occupancy rates for September and October, the study found that luxury tourism will most likely be the first to […]

Study: Senior and Health Tourism Should Be Greece’s Next Priority

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Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, a recent paper released by research and policy institute diaNEOsis found. According to the report, attracting an additional 1 million mature tourists (55 or over) who will spend […]

Crete Covid-19 Cases Soar, New Lockdown-style Measures Ordered

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Rethymno, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek authorities ordered lockdown-style restrictions for the Cretan town of Rethymno starting today in addition to extending measures in Chania and Heraklion until 6am on August 25, after the number of Covid-19 cases soared to 4,206 on Tuesday and ICU admissions increased. The largest number of coronavirus incidents were […]

International Flights to Greece Shoot Up in July

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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archive photo Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8 percent against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Tuesday. According to HCAA data, passenger traffic to Greece is on a steady upward trend stronger by 140.6 percent with overall data from all of […]

Greek Hoteliers See Bookings Rocket, Says Report

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Photo source: The Boutique Vibe Barometer – July 2021 Hotels in Greece and Spain seem to be recovering faster than the average in the Mediterranean region, with approximately 80 percent of hoteliers reporting booking levels above the previous year, according to the second quarterly report (April-June) of the 2021 Boutique Hotel Barometer released by The Boutique

Tourism Bolsters Greece Employment in July

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Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July, according to the Greek labor ministry’s Ergani employment system. More specifically, of a total 288,893 recruitments in July, 141,241 concerned F&B and accommodation services, leaving 147,652 recruitments to the remaining sectors. Overall, in July, the balance of employment

August Tourism to Greece Going Strong Despite Virus, Fires

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Tourism flows to Greece in August are gaining momentum despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand from European travelers. According to tourism stakeholders and data released by Eurocontrol, global travel data provider OAG, the National Bank of Greece, Fraport Group, and hoteliers’ associations, occupancy levels are expected at around