Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives

Greece’s travel receipts for 2021 are already above initial projections of 5-6 billion euros and are expected to reach 12 billion euros.

Halkidiki Tourism Organization executives appear optimistic for the 2022 tourism season as early bookings for 2022 from the UK market are on the up.

Greece’s tourism sector is aiming to fully recover significant losses incurred by Covid-19 in 2022, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias tells Sky News.

The South Aegean islands in October broke all records to date, surpassing 2019 visitor numbers and exceeding all expectations.

Greece’s tourism numbers for 2021 have reached some 60 percent of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Travel agents are picking up business from consumers who had problems with their DIY bookings during Covid-19, according to professionals speaking at the WTM London expo.

Half of Brits are planning to take two or more holidays in 2022, with overseas beach destinations topping their wish list.

Greece is a favorite destination for British holidaymakers planning to travel in 2022, with the Mediterranean at the top of their wish lists, says the WTM Industry Report 2021.

Tourism in Europe took steady steps towards recovery this summer, with Greece leading the way, according to a report released by Oxford Economics.

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

Investing in Greek tourism’s human resources is a top priority in the post-Covid-19 era, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

WTM London will have a Covid-19 testing facility inside ExCeL expo center for visitors who need to take a test before flying home.

Looking to cover lost ground after two years of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, Greece has a dynamic plan that aims to attract more tourists in 2022.

The Greek islands were the country’s first destinations and among the first in Europe to enter recovery phase after nearly two years of Covid-19, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has called for teamwork among stakeholders in order for Greece’s tourism sector to see further growth in 2022.

Tourists are still coming to Greece with September occupancy levels on the islands of Rhodes and Crete at 65 percent.

Eurocontrol is forecasting that airline traffic to Greece may likely return to pre-pandemic 2019 levels in 2023 given that Covid-19 is brought under control.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is encouraging the country’s hoteliers to “be ready” to welcome tourists for the 2022 season as of March.

European travel and tourism associations are requesting an end to the use of color-coded Covid-19 travel guidance systems and to travel restrictions for Digital Covid Certificate holders.

Investments play a major role in the efforts to upgrade Greece’s tourism product and achieve growth, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.