Greek Tourism Body Calls on Gov’t to Update Covid-19 Protocols

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP) The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to revise Covid-19 health protocols and facilitate travel ahead of the tourism season ensuring the country keeps its competitive edge. In a letter to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and other government officials, SETE is requesting: – the removal of the […]

Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Little Venice, Mykonos island. Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3 percent in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way, according to the annual report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The Regional Unit of Mykonos recorded the largest increase in 2021 where turnover […]

Greece Extends Covid Travel Rules for International Arrivals

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Saturday issued an update to its Covid-19 aviation directives (NOTAMs) that have the rules travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow. All travelers to Greece must submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) any time before the departure of their flight. Moreover, inbound travelers to Greece […]

ETC: Tourists Visiting Greece in 2021 Stayed Longer

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Travelers to Greece extended their holidays last year making the country the best overall performer in terms of nights spent in Europe, according to the latest report released by the European Travel Commission (ETC). Based on ETC findings, despite recording a 66.6 percent decline in arrivals in 2021, Greece managed to keep tourists longer, which […]

CDC Revises Cruise Travel Advisory but Stills Sees ‘High’ Risk

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its guidance for cruise travel lowering the risk level but still advising travelers to make sure they are up to date with Covid-19 vaccines before boarding a cruise ship. The CDC moved cruise travel from Level 4 “very high” risk to Level 3 “high” […]

IATA: Ticket Sales Rise as Countries Do Away with Covid Controls

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Confidence in travel is growing stronger as countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions but more needs to be done to restore full connectivity, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday. In its latest report, the global airline association released data indicating an 11-percentage point increase in international ticket sales sold over the last

Greece in Top 5 Most Resilient Tourism Destinations for the Brits

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greece is among the top five most resilient destinations for the British seeking to get away for Easter, according to the latest report by travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys. According to ForwardKeys air ticket data, Greece is in fourth spot in terms of Easter bookings in Europe up by 26 percent over pre-Covid 2019 and by […]

Greece Allows 100% Capacity at Vaccinated-only Conferences and Events

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: TIF-Helexpo Greece has partially lifted Covid-19 protocols for events and conferences allowing 100 percent capacity at exhibition spaces for vaccinated-only participants. Speaking to ANT1 channel, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced the news, adding that organizers were no longer required to provide live streaming (now optional) and could also

Greece Expects Tourists to Spend More this Year

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greece is ready for a strong year ahead, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week, citing encouraging feedback from travel and tourism operators worldwide that is in line with forecasts made earlier this week. On Tuesday, Kikilias confirmed that demand for Greece was gaining momentum based on available data for 2022, with prebooking levels in January up

Greece Loosens More Covid-19 Restrictions

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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A number of Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted in Greece, allowing standing customers at bars, clubs and cafes, full-house conferences and events, and a 50 percent capacity at sports events starting on Saturday, February 19, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Thursday. Plevris announced the news after a meeting on Wednesday of the country’s Covid […]