Greek Tourism Study: Highest-spending Travelers Visited South Aegean Region in 2019

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The South Aegean Region won over Greece’s highest spending travelers in 2019 marking a 12.7 percent increase against the previous year, according to a study released this week by SETE Intelligence (INSETE), the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The region, which includes the popular islands of Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes, recorded an

Covid-19 Drives Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Down by 1m in 8 Months

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Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association The outbreak of Covid-19 has cost Thessaloniki hotels more than 1.05 million overnight stays in the first eight months of 2020, a decline of nearly 80 percent, according to data released this week by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. More specifically, the northern port city saw the number of overnight stays […]

Role of Tourism for Greece in 2019 Revealed by INSETE

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archive photo The significant role of the tourism sector on growth and employment in Greece in 2019 before the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis are revealed in two studies released this week by SETE Intelligence (INSETE), the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). More specifically according to the studies, Greek tourism marked its best […]

GNTO President Reveals Plans for Greece’s Tourism Promotion

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently revealed plans regarding the strategy it aims to follow to promote Greece abroad in the post-Covid-19 era. “Our interventions in Greece’s promotion will be very specific, very targeted, aiming to show the country’s safety but also that a ‘new day’ has risen for Greek tourism,” GNTO President Angela […]

Thomas Cook Relaunches as ‘Covid-ready’ Online Travel Company

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Renowned UK brand Thomas Cook will relaunch on Wednesday, September 16, as an online-only travel business following its acquisition by international leisure company Fosun Tourism Group. Licensed by the CAA and Atol-protected, the new Thomas Cook will launch as a purely online business via a new website www.thomascook.com, offering customers thousands of hotels and flight

More Super Yachts Sailing Greek Waters

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(archive photo) Greece is steadily evolving into a luxury destination, with all the more yachting lovers choosing to sail Greek waters. According to Bloomberg, Greece is among the countries attracting more super yachts this year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More specifically, according to tracking data complied by Bloomberg, 145 super yachts sailed Greek seas

Neptune Hotels Resort on Kos Placed Among World’s Best

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The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos, was recently announced among the winners of the annual Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. In its 18th year, TripAdvisor’s awards highlight the top airlines, attractions, beaches, destinations, hotels, restaurants and experiences around the world based on the quality and quantity of

The Greek 4: New Tourism Campaign Puts Spotlight on Four Aegean Islands

By admin 10 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Monday announced the launch of a new campaign aimed to promote four islands of the Northeast Aegean: Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros. Dubbed “Greek 4: For You”, the campaign is funded by the Migration & Asylum Ministry and aims to restore the reputation […]

Negative COVID-19 Test Mandatory for Entry to Greece from Five Countries

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Photo source: Prague Airport All travelers entering Greece from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to the country. The test must be performed up to 72 hours before travelers enter Greece. The announcement […]

Greece’s First Underwater Museum on Alonissos Opens to Public

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Photo Source: Ministry of Culture The Alonissos Underwater Museum, the first such museum in Greece, opened to the public this week ready to offer divers the chance to explore the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera through guided dives. The museum was inaugurated by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni together with Thessaly Regional Governor Kostas Agorastos, who