Greece Aims to Attract Tourists from India, South Korea, Arab Countries

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The Tourism Ministry in Greece is looking to penetrate new markets in 2022 as part of its national strategy to strengthen the sector which has significantly supported the Greek economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets of India, South Korea and Arab countries are a top priority in addition to strengthening traditional source markets as […]

Greek Tourism Businesses Covered by Extra Covid-19 Support

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Photo: Shutterstock Greek authorities have set aside 80 million euros to support in January employees and businesses impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities. According to the finance, development and labor ministries, the three new measures cover additional areas of activity and include among others reinstating the furlough

Greece Achieves Higher Traveler Spending in 2021, Sees Promising 2022

By admin 14 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Greece managed to achieve 600 euros in spending per traveler in 2021, reflecting the sector’s resilience and serving as a prime example of a sustainable tourism model that can be implemented across the country, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week. Speaking to SKAI television, Kikilias said it was “a […]

Unvaccinated People Over 60 in Greece to Pay Monthly Fine Starting January 17

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Seniors over 60 who have not booked an appointment to get at least the first dose of a vaccination against Covid-19 will have to pay a fine each month starting Monday, January 17, Greek authorities said on Wednesday. Speaking on SKAI television, Health Ministry General Secretary Marios Themistocleous said there would be no extension to […]

IATA: November Air Traffic Improves but Omicron May Lead to Slowdown

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Air travel managed to recover some lost ground in November but appears to be slowing down after that due to the onset of the Omicron variant, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week, adding that restrictions may impact the upcoming period. According to IATA’s latest data, total demand for air travel in November […]

PM: ‘Greek Tourism Will Emerge Stronger from the Pandemic’

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @primeministerGR “The Greek tourism industry will emerge stronger from the pandemic,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, after a presentation via teleconference by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) of a national action plan for the sector. Mitsotakis thanked all who worked on the “National

Greek Travel Agencies Seek Extension of Covid-19 Relief Measures

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Greek travel agencies are calling on the government to extend current relief measures to June 2022 citing lack of professional activity and losses due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FedHATTA) sent a letter to responsible ministries, requesting the extension to June 2022 of the

New Covid-19 Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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archive photo Greek authorities announced new measures applying to travel by ferry to and from the islands and mainland in view of Covid-19 and the onslaught of Omicron. According to the latest legislation which applies to coastal shipping transportation regardless of destination (from ports of mainland Greece to the islands and other mainland ports, between […]

Full Greece Cruise Recovery Expected in 2025

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Cruise travel to Greece is expected to recoup 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2025 achieving a 35 percent improvement this year, estimated Honorary Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN) President Theodore Kontes. Improved performance hinges on the Covid pandemic completing its cycle by spring so that cruise activity can begin gradually in April, […]

UNWTO: Greece’s Effective Communication Won Over Tourists During Covid-19

By admin 10 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Effective communication of Covid-19 measures and protocols are key to ensuring the tourism sector remains resilient and people continue to travel, said Zoritsa Urosevic, executive director of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), citing Greece as an example of success. In an interview to UN News, Urosevic said the most successful countries were those that […]