2022 Year in Review

Greece’s tourism sector appears to be resilient to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a study released this week by Alpha Bank.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced a 3.2-billion-euro energy scheme, in efforts to ease the impact of soaring energy costs on households and businesses.

As of May 1, travelers coming to Greece will no longer be required to show a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or test to enter the country.

Nearly two decades later, Greece and Cyprus will be connected by a ferry link which is set to begin operations on June 19.

Greece’s tourism sector managed to cover lost ground and regain momentum in 2021 achieving a 143.2% rise in travel receipts for the year over 2020, the Bank of Greece (BoG) …

ECTAA will promote Greece as its preferred travel destination in the next 12 months among its 70,000 member travel agents and tour operators in Europe.

From Tuesday, March 15, travelers from abroad to Greece will no longer be required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

Greece welcomed the first direct air connection from the US on March 8, officially kick-starting direct flights from American airports for the season. 

Greece tourism authorities are looking for ways to address the possible backlash on tourist inflows and revenues created by the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

A good number of local and international players are investing in Greece’s hospitality sector with plans to open luxury resorts and branded hotels.

Greece will be open and ready to welcome travelers earlier than ever this year, expecting the first visitors in March, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greek lawmakers have approved a new development law that provides financial support to eligible businesses interested in upgrading to digital and sustainable activities.

The Hilton Athens, one of Athens’ landmark hotels, has closed its doors leaving behind a vast legacy and will make new history as The Conrad from 2024.

Greek authorities have set aside €80 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities.

Greece has approved 55 projects, including key tourism investments, budgeted at 3.35 billion euros to be funded by the national recovery plan “Greece 2.0”.

Despite the Covid-19 crisis, Greek airports were among those in Europe that managed to post the fewest losses in 2021, according to Eurocontrol.