The majority of Greek hoteliers expect the impact of Covid-19 to last, according to a nationwide study conducted by the Ionian University’s Tourism Department.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Trends Report reveals the dramatic impact of Covid-19 on travel and tourism around the world.

The Greek Maritime Week, a multi-thematic event initially scheduled to take place in Pylos in September, has been postponed for 2022.

Although the Greek economy is showing signs of recovery, the uncertainty due to emerging Covid-19 virus mutations and their potential impact on tourism pose a risk, says the Bank of Greece.

Greece is following in the footsteps of Europe, where the rebound in tourism post-Covid-19 is already underway, according to Oxford Economics.

The crash in international tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for 2020 and 2021, says a new report.

Airlines in Europe have failed to protect the rights of passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic, including not offering refunds, according to the European Court of Auditors.

The European Commission is calling on airlines to improve how they deal with cancellations in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Restoring trust in travel can go a long way towards boosting industry recovery and stimulating purchasing behavior, a study by Travelport found.

Hoteliers in mainland Greece and primarily in the north are calling on the government to provide additional support to ensure the operation of hotels impacted by Covid-19.

Mouzenidis Travel Greece has suspended operations and filed for administration in order to be given protection from creditors.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos has listed seven major challenges Greek tourism will face in the short and long term as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.