COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece

In efforts to identify the trend and curb the spread of Covid-19, Greek health authorities have been examining positive cases by country of origin.

Travel demand for Greece seems to be picking up in Q4 with ticket bookings to Corfu, Kalamata, and Chania showing an increase, according to ForwardKeys.

Reigniting investment interest, infrastructure upgrades, sustainable tourism growth are priority areas to benefit from Greece’s share of EU recovery funds.

Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations with the Costa Deliziosa on September 6, which will offer weekly cruises from Trieste to Greek destinations.

The Greek National Tourism Organization has teamed up with Bloomberg to launch the new “Greek Summer Feeling” digital campaign.

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers.

Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays.

Greece’s Covid-19 cases from incoming travel arrivals have remained at a low number since the country opened its gates to tourists.

The “Endless Greek Summer” outdoor campaign continues to “spread Greece” around the country’s international airports and via public transport in Athens.

The percentage of hotels that are operating in Greece at the moment is just under 80%, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The GNTO and Mastercard have joined forces to promote Greece to the German, Danish and Dutch markets through a new campaign running to September 30.

Greek coastal shipping vessels are now allowed to transfer more passengers on their routes in Greece, according to a government decision.

Greece now permits all flights from Albania and North Macedonia to land only at Athens International Airport (AIA), as part of preventive measures against Covid-19.

The Greek government will raise the budget for the 2020-2021 “Tourism for All” social tourism program from 30 million euros to 100 million euros.

Cruise activity in Greece is expected to take off after August 20, according to Greek Maritime Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

The Hilton Athens Hotel has reopened its top floor Galaxy Bar & Restaurant, which offers signature cocktails, unique dining options and stunning views of the Greek capital.

Travel intent to Greece in the post-coronavirus world has revived and continues to gain momentum at a greater pace than other markets, says Sojern.

Greece’s gradual opening to tourism aims to boost the country’s economy, following the outbreak of Covid-19, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Since Greece opened its borders on July 1, following the Covid-19 lockdown, five Greek islands have been recording the arrival of thousands of tourists.