Central Macedonia to Redefine Brand Strategy for 2021

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Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel The Region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece is looking to redefine its brand strategy for 2021 to deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and prepare for next year’s tourism season. According to Central Macedonia Vice Governor for Tourism Alexandros Thanos, the Region will conduct

OECD: Better Outlook but Covid-19 Risks and Uncertainty Still High

By admin 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its outlook for 2020, predicting a smaller recession of the global economy and slightly greater potential for growth. According to the OECD’s Economic Outlook interim report for September 2020, risks and uncertainty are still high due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. OECD analysts note that

Eurocontrol: Covid-19 Controls Hindering Hopes for Air Travel Recovery

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Photo Source: @Eurocontrol Divergent Covid-19 restrictions across Europe have hindered all efforts to reverse the slowdown in air travel caused by the pandemic and at the same time are creating confusion and lack of confidence among passengers, according to the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). The agency is warning that failure […]

DBRS: Covid-19 Shock Greater for Tourism-dependent Greece

By admin 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece will emerge as one of the hardest hit economies by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic due to the impact of restrictions on its main revenue-generating industry – tourism, according to a DBRS Morningstar report released this week. The global credit rating agency found that Southern European economies will face the greatest challenge in recovering after […]

Covid-19: International Tourism Loses 440 Million Arrivals in January-June 2020

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Photo source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals dropped by 65 percent during the first half of the year when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Barometer showing the severe impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) has had on the sector. According to UNWTO, the massive drop in global travel demand over […]

Fraport Greece Completes Upgrade Works at 11 Regional Airports

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Kavala Airport. Photo source: Skiathos Greece Fraport Greece has completed renovation and upgrade works at 11 out of the 14 Greek regional airports it manages and operates, according to the company’s executive director for commercial and business development, George Vilos. Works have been completed at the airports of Aktio, Chania, Corfu, Kavala, Kefalonia, Zakynthos,

Greece Sees Drop in Airport Passenger Traffic for Sixth Month in a Row

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Passenger traffic numbers in Greece are down for the sixth consecutive month following the disruptions in air travel caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Thursday. Releasing data on air travel in Greek airports for August and the first eight months of the year, the HCAA underlined that […]

UNWTO: 115 Destinations Have Eased Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

By admin 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: UNWTO A total of 115 destinations around the world have eased travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, marking an increase of 28 since July 19, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Thursday. The number, which represents 53 percent of all destinations worldwide, was uncovered following research carried out by the

Covid-19 Pushes Unemployment in Greece Up to 18.3% in June

By admin 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s unemployment rate rose to 18.3 percent in June from an upwardly revised 17.3 percent reading in May, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). “In June, the labor market was affected by the continuation of the suspension of operation (full or partial) of businesses in certain sectors of the economy, i.e. seasonal […]

Fraport Reports Major Drop in Passenger Traffic at its Airports in Greece

By admin 9 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s 14 regional airports, operated and managed by Fraport Greece, saw passenger traffic drop by 74.5 percent in the first eight months of the year. Due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on air travel, passengers at the 14 Greek airports amounted to only 5.53 million during the January-August period, compared to 21.73 […]