Greece’s accommodation and food services sectors took a huge hit in July, as the effects of the pandemic begin to set in.
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Cyprus August Tourism Numbers in the Tank
According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus, tourist arrivals were only about 20% of what they were in 2019 in August.
Skopelos Island Named One of “30 Secret Islands to Visit” for 2020
Greece’s Skopelos Island was recently named to Travel + Leisure’s best secret islands on Earth.
Israel Goes Into Second Lockdown Over COVID Pandemic
Israel will go into a new national lockdown for three weeks starting Friday, September 18th, and ending October 11th.
Global Travel and Tours Taps Sabre As Exclusive Tech Provider
Bahrain travel agency Global Travel and Tours has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Sabre Corporation.
Greece Reopens Borders for Russians with Negative Covid-19 Results
Greece has now reopened its borders to Russian travelers, but only under certain conditions
Greece Weather Forecast “Baking Hot” All This Week
According to the Athens National Observatory, Greece will continue to cook under unseasonally high temperatures through the rest of this week.
Moody’s Says Greece Can Weather Prolonged Tourism Slump
According to Moody’s, most European sovereigns, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.
Actress, Singer, Songwriter Rita Ora Vacations On Corfu
Rita Ora spent part of her summer 2020 vacation on Corfu. TMZ and other celebrity media posted images of the singer/actress living it up in Greece.
Greece Doubles the Number of Israeli Tourists Allowed to Visit
Greece has announced the doubling of the number of Israeli tourists allowed to visit the country from 600 to 1,200 per week.
Stunning Greece Hotels Voted to 2020 Tripadvisor “Best of Best” Awards
Tripadvisor has released the “Best of the Best” hotels based on pre-pandemic traveler reviews. Greece hotels feature prominently on the list.
“Chania: Always Pure” Video Campaign Targets European Tourists
A new video promotion by the Chania Chamber of Commerce aims to attract more travelers to Crete’s most photographed port town, and the island’s far-west wonders.
A New Spike in Coronavirus Cases Has Greek Authorities On Alert
Greece officials are concerned over 110 confirmed coronavirus cases. This was the highest total of new cases since the lockdown.
Greece’s Culture Minister Briefed on Epidaurus Asclepeion Dig Progress
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited the Epidaurus Asclepeion archaeological site for a briefing yesterday.
Greek Isles Dominate Travel + Leisure Ratings in 2020
According to a new Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine rating, Greece dominates the list of Top 20 Islands in Europe.