July Tourism Revenues in Greece Achieve 61.4% of 2019 Levels

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In an unprecedented turn post-Covid-19, July tourism revenues in Greece recorded a welcome increase generated by a rise in tourist flows, which also drove the services surplus up, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on Monday. According to the BoG, the services surplus rose primarily as a result of an improvement in the travel balance. […]

Greek Minister Announces Four-pronged Tourism Strategy

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Fira, Santorini. On the back of estimated tourism revenues to the tune of 12 billion euros in 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias recently announced a four-pronged tourism strategy aimed at boosting the economy and stimulating growth. In an interview to Proto Thema, Kikilias said the plan to be implemented in the immediate future focuses […]

Nine Suitors Bid for Crete’s Heraklion Port

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Photo source: HRADF Nine potential investors are interested in acquiring a majority stake of at least 67 percent of the Heraklion Port Authority SA on the island of Crete, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), a member of the HCAP Group, recently announced. Suitors include the Aktor Concessions SA – Attica Group consortium; a […]

AEGEAN CEO: Infrastructure, Vaccination Key to Greece Air Travel Recovery

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Increasing Covid-19 vaccination reach, completing crucial infrastructure, investing in upgraded air traffic systems, as well as extending the tourism season are key to keeping Greece at the center of international attention and activity, said AEGEAN CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Representing Greece’s national carrier,

EUMED 9 Countries Should ‘Lead the Way’ for Climate Change, Says Greek PM

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EU leaders adopted the Athens Declaration on Climate Change and the Environment in the Mediterranean during the 8th EUMED 9 Summit held in the Greek capital last week. The nine leaders of Southern EU countries, most of which faced terrible wildfires over the summer, said in the declaration – an initiative of Greek Prime Minister […]

Athens Transport Organization Launches New Interactive Map for Commuters

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The Athens Urban Transport Organization – OASA has launched an interactive map offering essential information to commuters about the Greek capital’s transport network. The organization presented the digital map during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) that was recently held in the northern port city. “Aiming to upgrade the services offered to commuters, the

England to Simplify Covid-19 Travel Measures, Scrap Traffic Light System

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Photo source: WTTC The UK government on Friday on announced that the Covid-19 rules for international travel to England will change from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world. According to UK Transport Minister Grand Shapps, […]

Covid-19: Greece Sees Big Drop in Rail Passengers in First Quarter of 2021

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Photo source: Trainose Greece is the second country in the European Union that saw the largest decrease in rail passengers in the first quarter of the year, due to the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on rail passenger transport, according to Eurostat data. According to the EU’s statistical office, the restrictive measures to prevent […]

WTTC Makes post-Covid-19 Investment Recommendations for Travel, Tourism Sector

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that provides investment recommendations for governments and destinations, as they work to rebuild and grow their travel and tourism sector. WTTC’s report showcases the importance of investment in the travel and tourism sector as a pathway to recovery, and how crucial it is […]

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for International Air Arrivals

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Greece has extended restrictions on all international air arrivals until 6 am on Friday, September 24, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The Covid-19 aviation directives issued each week by the HCAA are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. In short, arrivals are […]