Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Study: Greek Hotel Sector Recoups 60% of Pre-pandemic 2019 Turnover in 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 Greece’s hotel sector recouped 60% of pre-pandemic 2019 turnover levels marking a recovery of 170%, a new study released by ICAP CRIF found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s ‘E-reputation’ Exceeds European Average in February by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 Greece in February was one of the leading topics of discussion on the internet with its online reputation exceeding rival destinations in terms of popularity, says a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Greece Increases Voucher Period for Canceled Trips Due to Covid-19 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for canceled trips due to Covid-19 to June 30, 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Citizenship is a Gift, Says British Author Victoria Hislop by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 by GTP editing team 7 April 2022 Speaking at the 7th Delphi Economic Forum, British novelist Victoria Hislop spoke about her love for Greece and the experience of having been granted the Greek citizenship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Ready to Kick Off 2022 Season by Nikos Krinis 7 April 2022 by Nikos Krinis 7 April 2022 Celestyal Cruises is officially opening its 2022 cruise season on April 18 with the Celestyal Crystal embarking on three- and four-night itineraries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Tourism Body Tables Actions to Regulate Airbnb-type Rentals by Maria Paravantes 6 April 2022 by Maria Paravantes 6 April 2022 Greek tourism stakeholders are calling for the government to regulate Airbnb-style activities which, they say, are distorting healthy market competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SETE Urges Greek State to Support Russia-reliant Tourism Enterprises by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting state measures that will support enterprises reliant on tourism from the Russian market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Aims to Re-open Famous Corinth Canal in Summer by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 The Greek Development & Investments Ministry expects to see the Corinth Canal open in July after the completion of upgrade works worth 30.6 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greek Authorities ‘Strongly Advise’ Easter with Masks, 4th Vaccine Dose for Over-60s by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 Greek health authorities are recommending the use of face over Easter to ensure protection against Covid-19 and are also advising citizens over 60 to get the 4th vaccine dose. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TUI 2022 Awards: Greek Hotels Among Best for High Customer Satisfaction Scores, Sustainability by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 by GTP editing team 6 April 2022 A number of Greek hotels have received the TUI Global Hotel Award, placing them among the tour operator’s best for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Greece Extends Validity of Vaccination and Recovery Certificates for Domestic Travel by GTP editing team 5 April 2022 by GTP editing team 5 April 2022 The HCAA has updated the rules for travelers flying on domestic flights in Greece with Covid-19 vaccination and recovery certificates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021 by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 April 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 5 April 2022 Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: No Cancellations in Tourist Bookings to Greece for 2022 Season by Nikos Krinis 4 April 2022 by Nikos Krinis 4 April 2022 Greece has not recorded cancellations for vacations this season but new bookings have stopped at the moment due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the naming ceremony of a TUI aircraft on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Flights Get Extension by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 The rules that passengers must follow to enter Greece on international flights have been extended until April 11. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy South Aegean Region Greece’s Tourism Champ in 2021 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 One in four travelers chose to holiday on one of the South Aegean islands placing the region in the lead in terms of Greece’s arrivals, overnight stays and revenues in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues Covid-19: CDC Lifts All Cruise Travel Warnings by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 by GTP editing team 4 April 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently dropped all warnings for cruise travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Keeps Covid-19 Measures in Place, Considers 4th Vaccine Shot by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 Greece’s health authorities announced that Covid-19 measures will remain as they are in the country until the end of April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Covid-19: Greece Changes Expiration Dates of Vaccination and Recovery Certificates by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 The Greek government is considering to harmonize Greece’s domestic validity period of vaccination and recovery certificates with the expiration dates recommended by the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 by GTP editing team 1 April 2022 The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail