Covid-19

International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Bulgaria has placed Greece on its list of ‘Red Zone’ countries for travel following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the country.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to further develop its mountain tourism product to attract visitors to Greece throughout the year.

Phocuswright’s latest survey shows that European consumers have returned to travel and want much of what Greece has to offer as a destination.

Greece’s tourism revenues will surely reach 10 billion euros in 2021, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until December 3.

The Greek authorities said there will be no national lockdowns and no new measures for those vaccinated against Covid-19 despite the emergence of the new Omicron variant.

IATA is calling on EU authorities to extend the validity of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by 12 months to protect the already “fragile recovery” of the travel industry.

Education, synergies, and coordination are key for Greek tourism stakeholders that wish to meet sustainability targets in the coming years, tourism experts said during the “Xenia Digi Hotel” event.

Greece has introduced restrictions on arrivals from southern Africa due to the appearance of the new Covid variant Omicron.