Tourism flows to Greece in August are gaining momentum despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand from European travelers. According to tourism stakeholders and data released by Eurocontrol, global travel data provider OAG, the National Bank of Greece, Fraport Group, and hoteliers’ associations, occupancy levels are expected at around
A unified EU-wide approach to precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 and a transition to a new tourism model that will respect the environment and the unique cultural features of each country in Europe, will be the stepping stones on which the sector can reestablish itself, said Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President […]
Greece’s meetings and events organizers are expressing concerns that constantly changing measures to address the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will impact the sector. More specifically, the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), representing more than 50 professions directly linked with conference tourism, is calling on the government to revise
Hundreds of tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to benefit from a 3.5-billion-euro set of liquidity measures announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday, aimed at easing the burden posed by Covid-19. Speaking in parliament, Mitsotakis announced the measures, which include slashing an advance tax paid by seasonal businesses such as tourism enterprises.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) during a video conference with tourism stakeholders on Thursday. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set the agenda on Thursday for the next day in tourism, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, underlining the importance of swiftly covering lost ground and safeguarding businesses and jobs. The Greek PM
Athens, Greece. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek banks will suspend performing business loan payments for Covid-19– hit businesses as part of a package of relief measures announced on Tuesday by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis strongly advised against laying off staff while announcing measures applicable to all businesses in Greece impacted by the













