Covid-19

Greece’s tourism industry is very close to recovering this year with a growing number of international arrivals and revenues exceeding pre-Covid levels.

Air transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest analysis of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Sustainability, environmental protection and smart mobility will be among the main themes of Greece’s upcoming tourism campaign, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

The National Bank of Greece has revised its projection for growth upward to 5.5-6% driven in large part by a successful year in tourism.

Greece this year is welcoming more American tourists thanks to the increased number of direct flights from the United States to Athens.

ACI Europe is calling for the reinstatement of standard airport slot rules which would see airlines operating at least 80% of every planned slot sequence this winter.

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to …

Airports in Greece have recouped Covid-19 losses fully recovering in July as EU passenger traffic doubles year on year, according to ACI Europe.

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

Greece had the highest rise in the European Union in the number of commercial flights in August, compared to the pre-pandemic 2019, according to Eurostat.

Greece’s surge in tourism this year has boosted the Greek economy in the second quarter, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The performance of airlines in July continued to be strong with some markets approaching pre-COVID levels, according to IATA.

The latest Economic Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market.

A total of 15.4 million people visited Greece in the first seven months of 2022 via air or road fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data released by INSETE.

Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for canceled trips due to Covid-19 to December 31, 2022.

The European Commission has proposed measures in order for Member States to avoid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias will travel to Berlin and meet with leading airlines and tour operators to explore ways to attract Germans to Greece in the autumn and winter …

Recently released data shows that pre-bookings for stays at short-term rental properties on Greek islands are running well into October.

Some 49,000 vouchers for subsidized vacations in Greece were used for hotel stays in August, according to the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Athens made a strong tourism comeback this season despite the challenges of 2022, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.