Covid-19

Athens Airport is expecting a major increase in arrivals from the US as American carriers are starting direct flights to Greece earlier this year.

Greece’s airports recorded a surge in arrivals in the first quarter of the year welcoming a total of 4.49 million passengers on 56,323 flights.

Occupancy levels for the Greek Easter holiday reflect a positive rate of recovery for the tourism sector and demonstrate a keen interest in traveling to Greece, says Tourism Minister Vassilis …

The cruise industry helped boost tourism to Greece in 2021 and is set to contribute to the country’s dynamic comeback this year, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) final data.

A bullish forecast from the WTTC shows that global Travel & Tourism GDP could reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023 and that the sector is expected to create nearly 126 million …

Greece is entering a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic as the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping, according to Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Athens International Airport (AIA) will welcome 43 new routes, including 6 new airlines and 8 new destinations for the summer 2022 season.

The rules that must be followed by travelers arriving in Greece on international flights have been extended once again, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has announced.

Tourism to Greece is showing positive signs of post-Covid recovery with bookings for Easter and the summer on the rise, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The ‘Iconic Santorini’ hotel, located on one of Greece’s most popular island destinations, will open its doors for the summer season on April 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) …

Greece is set for record breaking highs in the short-term rental market this summer with demand pacing up over 100% across the country’s regions.

Greece was among the EU countries recording the smallest decreases in commercial flights in March 2022, according to Eurostat.

Air travel in European countries recorded growth in February 2022, despite Covid-19 disruptions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Greece is among the most popular destinations on the travel ‘wish lists’ of German holidaymakers, according to data by Statista, released by ITB Berlin.

Greek tourism’s recovery and the main challenges the industry will face this year topped the agenda of an online event held by Eurobank on Thursday.

Greeks are preparing to celebrate Easter with Covid-19 measures, weeks before vaccination certificates and masks are dropped for the summer tourism period.

Greece is eagerly awaiting tourists and diaspora Greeks from Australia this year after the Australian government lifted Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates will no longer be required for admission to bars, restaurants, cafes and other venues in Greece starting May 1.

Greece moved up a spot and is now fourth in the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission.