Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

Little Venice, Mykonos island. Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3 percent in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way, according to the annual report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The Regional Unit of Mykonos recorded the largest increase in 2021 where turnover […]

ETC: Tourists Visiting Greece in 2021 Stayed Longer

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Travelers to Greece extended their holidays last year making the country the best overall performer in terms of nights spent in Europe, according to the latest report released by the European Travel Commission (ETC). Based on ETC findings, despite recording a 66.6 percent decline in arrivals in 2021, Greece managed to keep tourists longer, which […]

‘Agora Athens’ Project to Kick Off with Design Contest

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Monastiraki Square. Photo source: Municipality of Athens The Athens city council approved this week the launch of an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts. The project dubbed “Agora Athens” is being carried out in collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen (EEA) and […]

Greece in Top 5 Most Resilient Tourism Destinations for the Brits

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greece is among the top five most resilient destinations for the British seeking to get away for Easter, according to the latest report by travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys. According to ForwardKeys air ticket data, Greece is in fourth spot in terms of Easter bookings in Europe up by 26 percent over pre-Covid 2019 and by […]

Greece Allows 100% Capacity at Vaccinated-only Conferences and Events

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: TIF-Helexpo Greece has partially lifted Covid-19 protocols for events and conferences allowing 100 percent capacity at exhibition spaces for vaccinated-only participants. Speaking to ANT1 channel, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced the news, adding that organizers were no longer required to provide live streaming (now optional) and could also

Greece Expects Tourists to Spend More this Year

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greece is ready for a strong year ahead, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week, citing encouraging feedback from travel and tourism operators worldwide that is in line with forecasts made earlier this week. On Tuesday, Kikilias confirmed that demand for Greece was gaining momentum based on available data for 2022, with prebooking levels in January up

Greece Loosens More Covid-19 Restrictions

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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A number of Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted in Greece, allowing standing customers at bars, clubs and cafes, full-house conferences and events, and a 50 percent capacity at sports events starting on Saturday, February 19, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Thursday. Plevris announced the news after a meeting on Wednesday of the country’s Covid […]

Minister: New Hotel Investments Brighten Athens City Center

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Omonia Square, Athens The Greek Tourism Ministry is taking initiatives in collaboration with the Citizens Protection Ministry to improve safety in large Greek cities and mainly in Athens as part of its plan to boost city break travel, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said recently. In an interview to SKAI radio, Kikilias welcomed new hotel investments […]

Greece Set to See Tourism Revival in 2022 Despite ‘Omicron’

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greece is among European tourism destinations expected to recover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic thanks in large part to its high vaccination rates, found a report released recently by data analysis and tourism intelligence provider Mabrian Technologies. According to the data comparing Omicron, vaccination rates and the outbound air capacity of the UK, Germany,

Greece Sea Tourism, Hotels Top Priorities for Ministry’s New Secretary General

By admin 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Ministry’s Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou (second from left) with Greek Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association (SITESAP) President Paris Loutriotis and members of the board. Hotel issues, marine tourism, cruise travel and marina infrastructure topped the agenda of meetings between newly-appointed