Covid-19: Greece Updates Rules for Entrance to Public Services, Churches, Restaurants

By admin 31 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: @EODY Greece has updated its Covid-19 rules for entry into public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars as part of government efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Published in the Government Gazette on Saturday, the following measures will be in effect from Monday, January 31: Citizens can enter […]

Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA

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Global cruise passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 (pre-Covid-19) levels by the end of 2023, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says in its latest industry outlook report. Released on Friday, the association’s 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report shows how cruise travel has continued to resume responsibly with proven […]

Covid-19: Greece Lifts Music Ban and Midnight Curfew for Restaurants, Bars

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday evening announced the easing of Greece’s coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions following a meeting of the ministry’s health expert committee. As announced by the minister, the midnight curfew rule and music ban imposed on restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues will be lifted. However, such establishments will

Registration for 2022 Athens Half Marathon Event Opens

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Registration for the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will open on January 28, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the City of Athens Sports, Culture and Youth Organization (OPANDA) announced on Thursday. The annual sports event is scheduled to take place in the Greek capital on March 20, in accordance with the health protocols announced […]

Britain Scraps Covid Tests for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

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Travelers wishing to visit England and Scotland will no longer have to take Covid-19 tests prior to travel if they have completed a full cycle of vaccination, the British department for transport said on Monday. Additionally, unvaccinated travelers will not be required to take a day eight test or self-isolate but will still need pre-departure […]

Greece’s Year-round Hotels See Occupancy Levels Reach 60% During Holiday Season

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Hotel occupancy levels at winter destinations in Greece reached 60 percent during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) announced on Monday. Citing figures by the Winter Hotel Observatory of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP), HCH said that the vast majority – 97 percent – of hotels […]

Greek Hoteliers Expect Turnover to Reach 2019 Levels in 2023

By admin 24 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The majority of Greek hoteliers are expecting turnover to reach pre-pandemic (2019) levels in 2023 or later, according to a recent survey released by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP). The main findings of the survey showed that 32.6 percent of Greek hoteliers expect turnover to reach 2019 levels in 2023. A lower […]

Rhodes Int’l Marathon 2022 to Take Place in April

By admin 24 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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After a year of absence due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Rhodes International Marathon event will return to the island of Rhodes for its eighth edition on April 10. Last year, the event was held in a virtual form with the participation of over 2,000 runners from 44 countries. Registration for the 2022 marathon […]

ICAO: Int’l Air Passenger Traffic Grows in 2021 But Still Below 2019 Levels

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Photo source: ICAO Global passenger traffic recovered modestly in 2021, with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) economic impact analysis of Covid-19 on civil aviation revealing that the number of passengers worldwide was 2.3 billion, up from the 60 percent drop seen in 2020 but 49 percent below pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Global seat capacity […]

Crete: Tourists See Chania as Safe Destination

By admin 17 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Chania, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / E. Fili Tourists see the city of Chania, located on the Greek island of Crete, as a safe destination and a possible vacation option for the near future, according to a survey conducted by the Tourism Observatory of Western Crete. The survey took place at Chania Airport with […]