Study: Visitors to Crete Satisfied with Covid-19 Safety

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Chania, Crete Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe on the island with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to measures and health protocols at hotels and restaurants, found a study released this week by the Western Crete Tourism Observatory. According to initial findings of the […]

Greece Experts Warn of ‘Harsh” Autumn Ahead as Covid-19 Cases Soar

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Constitution square (Syntagma), Athens. Greek health authorities expect the number of Covid-19 cases to soar in September and October and are warning of a harsh fall ahead after a spike in incidents over the last few weeks. Epidemiologists expect to see the number of cases increase due to the return of Greek holidaymakers and lax […]

Greece Study: Rising Demand for Luxury Tourism is Back

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Demand for high-end tourism in Greece including accommodation at luxury resorts and villas is gaining ground despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, found a study released by research firm GBR Consulting. More specifically, based on projected strong occupancy rates for September and October, the study found that luxury tourism will most likely be the first to […]

Study: Senior and Health Tourism Should Be Greece’s Next Priority

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Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, a recent paper released by research and policy institute diaNEOsis found. According to the report, attracting an additional 1 million mature tourists (55 or over) who will spend […]

Crete Covid-19 Cases Soar, New Lockdown-style Measures Ordered

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Rethymno, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek authorities ordered lockdown-style restrictions for the Cretan town of Rethymno starting today in addition to extending measures in Chania and Heraklion until 6am on August 25, after the number of Covid-19 cases soared to 4,206 on Tuesday and ICU admissions increased. The largest number of coronavirus incidents were […]

Athens View Balcon: A Delicious Break at Elia Ermou Hotel

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The Elia Ermou Athens Hotel and its in-house restaurant, the Athens View Balcon, are a welcome addition to the Greek capital’s hotel scene offering top-notch, pocket-friendly hospitality, great food, perfect location and a spectacular view. Located in the heart of Athens with the capital’s main shopping district at its door, the 4-star Elia Ermou is located […]

Tourism Bolsters Greece Employment in July

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Increasing traveler flows generating demand for tourism services boosted employment in July, according to the Greek labor ministry’s Ergani employment system. More specifically, of a total 288,893 recruitments in July, 141,241 concerned F&B and accommodation services, leaving 147,652 recruitments to the remaining sectors. Overall, in July, the balance of employment

August Tourism to Greece Going Strong Despite Virus, Fires

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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

Port Authority Takes Actions to Make Piraeus Sustainable

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Photo source: @Piraeus Port Authority Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies. The port authority is aiming among others to reduce the energy footprint of its activities and slash operating costs. In this direction, the company, majority […]

Greece Tourism Recovery Moving Full Speed Ahead, Data Shows

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Photo source: Visit Greece Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the massive wildfires that hit the country this month, said the Financial Times citing global travel data provider OAG. More specifically, according to OAG, the total number of seats on scheduled flights to […]