Surveys, Trends & Stats Poll: Cost-conscious Greeks Prefer Beach Holidays This Year by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 August 2022 Financially pressed Greeks are choosing beach holidays this year, according to a study released by Athens-based research firm Focus Bari. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cities on Crete Join Seaplane Network Project by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2022 by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2022 A handful of cities on Crete have expressed interest in creating the necessary infrastructure to launch seaplane activities in the coming future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture British Museum Suggests ‘Partnership’ With Greece Over Parthenon Marbles by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2022 by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2022 In a step forward, the British Museum is proposing an “active Parthenon partnership” with Greece on the thorny issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to their homeland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Citizens Can Store National ID, Driver’s License on New Wallet App by Maria Paravantes 28 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 July 2022 Greek citizens will be able to securely upload their national ID and driver’s license onto their smartphones via the newly launched Govgr Wallet app to be used in e-business and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Not Yet the Ideal Destination for Digital Nomads, Says Study by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 Slow internet, poor connectivity and lagging social and economic conditions are keeping Greece off digital nomads’ wish lists, found a NordLayer study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Tourism Ministry to Utilize RRF Funds to Fullest by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2022 Greece is aiming to utilize to the fullest a total of 320 million euros in recovery funding for tourism to upgrade infrastructure and meet the demands of investments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges Relief for Athens Suburbs Hit by Fires by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2022 Greece’s PM announced relief measures for those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged several suburbs north of Athens on Mt Pendeli this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2022 The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Hoteliers Angry Over Inclusion of Airbnbs in ‘Tourism for All’ Scheme by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2022 Greek hoteliers are angry over a government decision to include Airbnb-style accommodations in its “Tourism for All” subsidized holiday scheme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Minister: Tourism Driving Greece Growth Beyond Eurozone Average by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 7 July 2022 Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greece’s brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Limited Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Greek Tourism by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2022 Greek tourism enterprises are not likely to be affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, with new markets already replacing tourists from the two countries, found a recent report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece May Reconsider Mask Rule as Covid-19 Cases Spike by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 by Maria Paravantes 4 July 2022 Greek health experts may be bringing the mask rule back into effect as the number of Covid-19 cases spike and the viral load increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Inches Closer to More Tourist Arrivals, Revenues by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece is recovering Covid-19 related losses, fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels in terms of arrivals and revenues, recent data shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Orders Probe into Turkey’s ‘Turkaegean’ Trademark Claim by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 29 June 2022 Greece has ordered an investigation into the decision by the EUIPO to approve the term “Turkaegean” to be used as a trademark by Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Approval of ‘Turkaegean’ Brand Name Sparks Reactions in Greece by Maria Paravantes 28 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 28 June 2022 The approval by the EUIPO of the term ‘Turkaegean’ to be used as a trademark by Turkey for its tourism campaigns sparked an angered reaction in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greeks May See Covid-19 Rules Return After Summer ‘If Necessary’ by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2022 Greece may re-introduce restrictions and measures to address Covid-19 in the fall “if necessary”, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Tourism Enterprises Still Short of Staff, Portal Open for Jobseekers by Maria Paravantes 22 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 22 June 2022 Tourism businesses in Greece are still short of staff with at least 2,430 job openings listed on the Public Employment Service (DYPA) portal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19 Back to Disrupt Summer as Cases Spike Across Europe by Maria Paravantes 22 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 22 June 2022 Europe ushered in summer this week with a surge in Covid-19 cases and a warning by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) that Omicron subvariants may lead … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greeks to Get More Support to Deal With Soaring Energy and Fuel Costs by Maria Paravantes 21 June 2022 by Maria Paravantes 21 June 2022 The Greek government has announced new measures, including an increased gas subsidy, to help Greeks deal with soaring energy and fuel costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail