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, […]
Both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below pre-Covid-19 levels, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently said. According to data released by the association, total demand for air travel in July 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 53.1
Smaller types of accommodation attracted the interest of travelers this summer, as consumers continued to adapt to living in a Covid-19 world, according to recent research conducted by benchmarking and analytics firm STR. The most recent findings of STR’s Tourism Consumer Insights team show a familiar picture compared with its previous research. “Many accommodation types
Example of the EU Digital COVID certificate. Photo © European Union 2021 – Source : EP The lack of an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about quarantine requirements and travel restrictions, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to the company’s latest
The occupancy rate of hotels in hotels of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands reached up to 85 percent in August, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative said on Wednesday. Citing data from a survey by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP), conducted for the South Aegean, the tourism body said that hotel occupancy […]
Hotel prices in popular Mediterranean destinations, including Greece, significantly increased during July and August 2021, compared to the average prices of 2019, according to an analysis released by Mabrian Technologies. Based on a sample of over 73,000 hotels, the analysis includes average prices per country for overnight stays during July and August 2021. Mabrian
Athens, Greece All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by real estate firm Astons. Greece’s “Golden Visa” program, which grants five-year residency rights to third country nationals who purchase individually or through a legal entity property valued at a minimum of […]
Lindos, Rhodes. The South Aegean Region is playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success story this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative said on Sunday. Established in January 2021 by the regions governor, George Haztimarkos, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative is a body made […]
The Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors according to the Nomad Beach Index 2021 that was recently released by Hong Kong-based consulting firm Nomad Capitalist. Published in the online edition of CNBC, the index graded beach destinations best suited for entrepreneurs, investors, stockbrokers and
Matala Beach, Heraklion, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, according to island hoteliers who are forecasting that August occupancy may even reach 100 percent in certain areas. Leading source market for Greece’s second largest island is Germany, said Heraklio Hoteliers


















