Tourists Choose Greece in 2021 for its Sea and Sun, Says World Travel Monitor

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Greece posted above-average, double-digit growth in 2021 winning over international travelers seeking to get some sea and sun, according to the latest World Travel Monitor findings presented by IPK International at ITB Berlin earlier this month. At the same time, the country managed to increase both the average duration of stay and amount of money […]

More than 14 Million Foreign Tourists in Greece in January-November 2021

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The number of inbound travellers to Greece almost doubled during the first 11 months of 2021 compared to 2020, according to data released by the Bank of Greece on Friday. More specifically, international arrivals to the country rose by 96.8 percent and exceeded over 14.3 million compared with 7.3 million during the same period in […]

Greece Aiming to Make Mykonos and Santorini Sustainable Tourism Destinations

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is preparing a special study aiming to achieve more sustainable tourism practices for the two “household brands” of the country’s tourism: Mykonos and Santorini, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In an interview to Greek newspaper VIMA, Kikilias said the study follows the government’s aim to transform Greece into a sustainable […]

Eurostat: Greek Tourism Shows Promising Recovery Signs Compared to 2020

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Greece this summer was among the countries with the most promising signs of tourism recovery, compared with 2020, in terms of the number of nights spent by tourists in accommodation establishments. According to data released by Eurostat on Monday, Greece recorded the second largest increase in the number of overnight stays recorded in the EU’s […]

WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals

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Photo source: Visit Greece On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he sees the opportunity for Greece to redefine its goals and principles for the sector. Celebrated worldwide since 1980 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WTD is commemorated on September 27 each year and under a […]

Greece Achieves Tourism Goals in 2021 but More Challenges Ahead, Says GNTO

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with TIF-Helexpo CEO Kyriakos Pozrikidis during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair. Greece achieved its main goals for this year’s tourism season but is still up against challenges, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis. Taking part in a panel discussion last weekend in

Greek Tourism Shows Recovery but Dangers Still Lurk, Says Report

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Greek tourism recovered significantly in the summer of 2021 but risks still remain, such the worsening of the Covid-19 epidemiological data and the future negative effects of the recent wildfires, according to Alpha Bank. In a recent economic bulletin, the bank’s analysts referred to positive data on this summer’s international arrivals and receipts, hotel occupancy, […]

Greek Tourist Arrivals at 60% of 2019 Levels

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Greek tourism numbers are moving higher than expected, according to the chief economic advisor of the Greek Prime Minister, Alex Patelis. Speaking recently on Bloomberg TV, Patelis said that the government’s initial target was for this year’s tourist arrivals to be double of the amount recorded in 2020 and half of 2019 levels. “However, we […]

GNTO Expects Greek Tourism to See a Good Year

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With all eyes on Greece’s upcoming official opening to tourists, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is optimistic that the sector will see a much better year than it did in 2020. “We will do much better than last year,” GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said on Tuesday, adding that his forecast comes from the […]

Egypt Praises Greece’s Steps to Open Up for Tourism

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Egyptian counterpart, Dr Khaled Ahmed El-Enany. Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el-Enany on Saturday praised the steps Greece is taking to open up for tourism in May. The Egyptian minister met with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in Cairo and discussed the industry’s restart and explored […]