Cruise Activity to Greece Snaps Back in 2021

By admin 21 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

Cruise activity, which suffered massive losses since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2019, picked up last year with 1,957 cruise ships bringing 1.32 million passengers to Greece, according to annual data published this week by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME). ELIME dubbed 2021 a “year of recovery” for the sector in view of limited activity […]

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, […]

CLIA ‘Disappointed’ After CDC Advises Against Cruise Travel Due to Covid-19

By admin 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised travelers against cruise travel on Thursday, even for those who have been vaccinated, triggering a reaction from the cruise industry. In its latest recommendations, the CDC raised its Covid-19 warning level for cruise travel to the high-risk 4. Commenting on the announcement, the Cruise Lines International […]

Greece’s Covid-19 ‘Freedom Pass’ Program Gets Extension

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Greece’s Freedom Pass program that offers 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros, has been extended until June 30, 2022, the government announced recently. Launched in July, the Freedom Pass card serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get vaccinated against Covid-19. It […]

Greek Minister Wants to Create Framework for Tourism – Trade Activities

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) President Giorgos Karanikas. The time has come to set up a framework that will regulate the operation of tourism trade activity, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week after meeting with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE)

UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

By admin 30 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75 percent below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, said the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in its November 2021 World Tourism Barometer this week. Commenting on the data, analysts add that the global tourism economy will continue to be highly […]

CLIA – Greek Gov’t Discuss Cruise Sector Priorities for 2022

By admin 26 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The safe resumption of cruise travel in 2022, port operations, responsible tourism and decarbonization topped the agenda of talks between Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – Europe executives and Greek government officials this week. More specifically, in her first visit to Greece, CLIA’s newly appointed Director General for Europe, Marie-Caroline Laurent, and

Greece Aiming for March 2022 Cruise Travel Start

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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – Europe and the Greek Tourism Ministry are aiming to kickstart cruise travel to Greece in March 2022. The decision was announced following a meeting in Athens between Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias, Marie-Caroline Laurent, director general CLIA in Europe and Maria Deligianni, CLIA National Director – Eastern Mediterranean.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

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Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki called for the extension of leases which allow tourism facilities to provide accommodation for travelers found to be positive with Covid-19. Speaking recently in parliament, Zacharaki said the proposed amendment provides for the lease of tourism facilities in order to accommodate travelers infected with coronavirus during the winter

Minister Kikilias Tells Sky News Greece’s Tourism to Recover Fully in 2022

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s tourism sector is aiming to fully recover significant losses incurred by Covid-19 in 2022, said Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias in an interview to Sky News from London, where he is attending the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 this week. Kikilias said Greece took a “calculated risk” in 2020 by opening up to tourism when […]