Greek Travel Receipts for February on the Rise Before Covid-19

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Athens, Monastiraki. Photo credit: Region of Attica Greece was forecast to enter another record year for tourism in 2020 before coronavirus (Covid-19) struck, bringing global travel to a halt. According to data released this week by the Bank of Greece, in February, nearly one month before the coronavirus spread to Europe, travel receipts in Greece […]

Passengers will Not Return to the Skies Immediately after Covid-19, Says IATA

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IATA calls on governments to work with the airline industry on measures to boost the confidence of passengers in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel An immediate rebound for air travel from the catastrophic fall in passenger demand, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), appears unlikely and a slow recovery […]

Greek Island Accommodation Facilities Face Hardest Covid-19 Test

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The largest percentage of businesses suspending operations due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak are accommodation facilities with those in the South Aegean Region having suffered the largest blow according to the Hellenic Statistical Service (ELSTAT). More specifically according to ELSAT data, facilities located in the South Aegean Region offering accommodation

Greece was Among Top 2020 Travel Destinations for Austrians Before Covid-19

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Austria’s travel trade magazine T.A.I. (Tourist Austria International) reported that Greece was among the first outbound Mediterranean destinations of choice this summer for Austrians, before the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic made its appearance. Entitled “Gradual relaxation of Lockdown – Analysis of travel to the top 6 destinations”, the article cites data released by

Sojern: Covid-19 Brings Last-minute Bookings Back into the Picture

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Greece and Switzerland appear to be on people’s minds despite the lockdowns at destinations worldwide due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest data published by travel solutions provider Sojern. Based on April 20 travel intent feedback, Sojern analysts are looking at trends and patterns in consumer behaviour as European countries said they […]

UNWTO: 96% of Global Destinations Impose Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

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Covid-19 has dramatically interrupted travel facilitation, openness – UNWTO Ninety-six percent of all worldwide destinations, as of 6 April, have introduced travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Friday. Research carried out for a new UNWTO report shows that around 90 destinations

Flattening the Covid-19 Curve: Greece is the Best Performing Country in Europe

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Source: The Bridge Tank Greece has the best performance in Europe in terms of flattening the Covid-19 pandemic’s curve, according to a comparative pan-European report released on Thursday by the Bridge Tank. The report compares the outbreak of the coronavirus across ten major European countries. According to the comparative report, Greece, thanks to early and […]

Study: Greek Ferry Operators Will Need Monthly Subsidy to Survive Covid-19

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Greece’s coastal shipping sector will need a monthly cash injection of up 30 million euros to survive the repercussions of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a study released this week by business consultants XRTC. With the onset of the pandemic, ferry operators were forced to stop nearly 70 percent of all services as demand […]

Study: Greek Tourism Businesses Should Focus on Health Safety

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Destinations with effective health systems and enforcing stringent hygiene regulations are set to win over future travelers after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, according to a new study released this week by the OpenTourism group and the University of Piraeus. The study, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Greek tourism, is the first […]

IMF Forecasts 2020 Recession for Greece Due to Covid-19

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Photo source: IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting that the Greek economy will contract by 10 percent this year as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak that has devastated the world. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, Greece is seen as falling into recession this year with […]