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 […]

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

By admin 24 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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.

Infrastructure, Connectivity Key to Keeping Cruise Companies in Greece

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece is taking steps to accelerate port infrastructure upgrades and ensure stronger air connectivity in order to handle more cruise ships and passengers in the future, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking during a US journalists event organized by Celestyal Cruises, Zacharaki said actions were being taken to tap into cruise travel and the […]