Greek Travel Receipts for February on the Rise Before Covid-19

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Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]

Greek Tourism Sector Recovery Depends on Covid-19 Crisis Duration, Says BoG

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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The duration of the coronavirus pandemic will be the decisive factor for the Greek tourism industry’s comeback, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras. According to the March report issued by the central bank, it is too early to assess the repercussions of the coronavirus health crisis on the Greek economy but the […]

Pre-coronavirus Travel Revenue for Greece on the Rise – January Data

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Almost two months before the coronavirus health crisis hit Greece, tourism revenue was on an upward trend recording a 24.4 percent rise and a 19.7 percent increase in the number of arrivals, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece. More specifically, for January, tourism-related revenue came to 287 million euros up from […]