Crete’s Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in August saw its turnover rise compared to the same month in 2019, despite the Covid-19 health crisis.

IATA is calling on EU member states to adopt the proposals of the European Commission to better coordinate and communicate on travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are getting ready to host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis highlights the importance of Greece reopening its tourism market despite the difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest protocols that focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism.

Most of Greece’s Covid-19 cases have resulted from non-compliance with health and safety regulations and not from inbound tourism, according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece will open its borders to Russian citizens under certain conditions as of September 7, according to a government decision.

As the tourist season comes to a close and the Covid-19 effect lingers, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has tabled six proposals to help businesses survive.

In efforts to identify the trend and curb the spread of Covid-19, Greek health authorities have been examining positive cases by country of origin.

Travel demand for Greece seems to be picking up in Q4 with ticket bookings to Corfu, Kalamata, and Chania showing an increase, according to ForwardKeys.

Reigniting investment interest, infrastructure upgrades, sustainable tourism growth are priority areas to benefit from Greece’s share of EU recovery funds.

Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations with the Costa Deliziosa on September 6, which will offer weekly cruises from Trieste to Greek destinations.