Photo source: UNWTO The restart of tourism cannot wait for mass vaccinations against the coronavirus (Covid-19) to become a reality, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said in a recent statement. Looking forward as the most challenging year in the industry’s history ends, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said that tourism ends 2020 more united and
Among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, Greek travel agencies are calling on the government to extend relief in the form of non-repayable grants proportionate to losses suffered so that they can remain operational. In a letter to responsible ministries, the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FedHATTA) cites similar actions
The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, despite the severe impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). New research reveals that despite a challenging year in 2020, two out of three cruisers are willing to cruise within a […]
Photo source: AEGEAN The European Commission has approved a 120-million-euro Greek aid measure to Aegean Airlines S.A. (AEGEAN) for damages suffered due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Aegean Airlines is a Greek-based airline which suffered a significant reduction of its services, resulting in high operating losses. The measure aims to compensate the airline for
Arrivals and overnight stays in hotels, similar establishments and tourist campsites in Greece recorded a significant drop during the first nine months of the year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Tuesday. It is noted that since March 2020 special measures were taken for the operation of accommodation establishments in Greece due to the […]
Photo Source: Global Blue A drop of 74.9 percent was recorded in the turnover of Greek travel agencies, tour operators, reservation services and related activities in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, normally considered high season for Greek tourism, compared to the corresponding period of 2019, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). […]
With arrivals obviously affected by the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on travel, Greece’s tourism revenue dropped by 77 percent during the first ten months of the year compared to the same period in 2019. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece on Tuesday, travel receipts during January to October were […]
The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery and Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected bring new trends in the travel and tourism industry, emerging from the desire of travelers for safe but also vivid experiences. Travel and hospitality professionals expect the sector to undergo significant changes as soon as the pandemic […]
Photo source: WTTC Following the decision of countries to ban flights from the United Kingdom due to the new mutant strain of the coronavirus (Covid-19) that has been spreading recently in England, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday called for a testing regime to be placed at airports rather than for governments […]
Photo source: Marketing Greece Greek tourism professionals are expecting the sector to recover slowly in the post-Covid-19 era, according to a survey carried out by market research company MRB Hellas. The survey, which focuses on Greece’s promotion and communication to markets abroad, was presented by MRB President Yiorgos Mavros during the online conference “Destination


















