The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released research showing that the public’s willingness to travel is being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching the coronavirus (Covid-19) during air travel. The 11-country survey, which was conducted during the first week of June 2020, assessed traveler concerns during the pandemic and the potential
Economic forecast map. Source: European Commission The European Commission revised its outlook for the Greek economy on Tuesday, saying prospects for 2020 in the aftermath of Covid-19 were milder than initially expected. Greece GDP is set to contract by 9 percent this year compared to 9.75 percent as initially projected in the Commission’s previous forecast […]
Tourists may be eager to start traveling again and keen on visiting Greece but the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is still hampering their plans with the majority reluctant to do so, a study released this week by Kathimerini reveals. Carried out on a sample of 3,000 people in the US, UK, Germany, France and Italy – all […]
Far-reaching measures and flexibility have ensured that jobs were not lost in June, but according to Greek labor ministry data released this week, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has taken a considerable toll on seasonal employment, which is for the most part generated by tourism. More specifically, based on the labor ministry’s Ergani system statistics, there […]
Athens, Greece The economic climate in Greece dropped in June to 87.6 points from 88.5 points in May, according to a study released by the country’s leading think-tank, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). According to IOBE, expectations in industry and services decreased slightly in June, while construction and retail trade showed signs […]
Photo Source: ECFR The majority of Europeans feel “alone and vulnerable” and do not consider the US an ally in their fight against Covid-19, according to a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) study released this week. Conducted by Datapraxis and YouGov in nine EU states, the poll found that just 2 percent of Europeans […]
Athens has moved into the top 10 most booked European cities for 2020, according to a study released jointly by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Athens not only entered the top 10 this year but also moved to the 4th spot despite the outbreak of Covid-19. Meanwhile, the […]
Photo Source: Horwath HTL Greece is one of three Mediterranean destinations at the top of travelers’ wish lists once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to a survey released this week by travel and tourism consultants Horwath HTL. Horwath’s “Travel Sentiment Survey” carried out on a sample of 1,000 people from 12 key markets, namely Austria, […]
Already suffering a massive blow due to Covid-19, European airline companies appear to have excluded a number of Greek islands from their updated flight schedules, which according to analytics firm GlobalData could impact local economies reliant on tourism. Greece is set to open to international travel on July 1 implementing strict health protocols and regulations […]
Only 40 percent of Greeks feel safe to fly in the post-COVID-19 era, according to a survey released by research firm ProRata. Titled “Opening Borders and Air Transport Abroad”, the nationwide online survey was conducted during June 16-18, after Greece reopened Athens and Thessaloniki airports to international travel. According the survey, 40 percent of participants […]


















