A dissenters view versus the “pie in the sky” tourism industry sentiment over COVID-19. Greece tourism needs to shift into another gear.
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A 2020 Travel and Hospitality COVID-19 Reality Check
In the not too distant future, tourism and hospitality industry officials are going to wake up to the fact that the 2020 touristic season has been canceled by a pandemic. Already, Europe’s airlines stand to lose more than €76 billion according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). And for every euro the airlines lose, destinations […]
Aegean Airlines Cuts Flights and Issues Vouchers for Ticket Holders
Aegean Airlines has announced a drastic curtailment of scheduled flights abroad and in Greece by the end of April.
SETE Calls for Emergency Measures Over Covid-19 Pandemic
The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called on the Greek government to implement a series of COVID-19 related emergency measures.
Ministers, Airlines, Cruises, and COVID-19 Bean Counting
Tourism Minister Theoharis and Condor Airlines executives met in Berlin last week to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus and other issues.
Greece 2020 Tourism to Take a Hit from COVID-19 and Refugees
With the 2020 tourism season looming just ahead, Greece faces several serious challenges that could end up stifling industry growth.
Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Christened in Chania
Minoan Lines has christened its new cruise ferry, “Kydon Palace”, which will serve the Piraeus – Chania route.
Nominate An Unforgettable Woman to Tour Unforgettable Greece
Unforgettable Greece launches a competition for International Women’s Day on March 8th called “Unforgettable Woman.”
British Tourist Spending in Greece Way Up in 2019
According to data from Bank of Greece, British tourist spending was up 31.9 percent last year. Offseason travelers account for biggest rise.
Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in order to offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support for sustainable tourism. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was in Athens for discussions with political leaders, as well as high-level representatives from the private sector. The discussions focused on the […]
A Big 2020 Tourism Fix: Stopping the Infodemic With Transparency
In the midst of what’s become a first-ever, “Infodemic” shouldn’t our leaders be educating travelers about the real dangers of 2019-nCoV?
Greece Tourism 2020 Looks Like a Roller Coaster Ride
The Greek National Tourist Organisation (GNTO) says early reservations from Italy for the coming season reveal peaked interest by Italian travelers. This positive news hits just as Greece braces for cancellations from China over the coronavirus outbreak. Greece tourism 2020 is beginning to look like an up and down affair. At a two-day event entitled […]
Norwegian Announces New London to Greece Service
Norwegian has just announced a new twice-weekly London-Greece service, set to take off in May and to run through October.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Pushing Direct Athens-Boston Air Link
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis was in Boston this week discussing the possible creation of more solid airline linkages.
Alltours Expands on 2020 Greece Holiday Offerings
Austrian tour operator Alltours has expanded its summer 2020 Greece programs adding airline seats and hotel options to meet rising demand.
Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis Lays Out Ten-Year Plan
Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis previews ten-year plan for tourism in Greece focused on quality, sustainability and authenticity.
Tourism Minister Theoharis Invites Arab Companies to Invest in Greece
Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited entrepreneurs from the Arab world to visit Greece and invest funds in the country’s tourism sector.
For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”
The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.
GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Polish Tour Operators
At an event organized by Mouzenidis Travel Polska, the GNTO presented Halkidiki’s tourism value to more than 30 Polish Tour Operators.
Greek Hoteliers Get Ready for 2020 Season Balancing Act
Greece’s 2019 tourism season warns of a disastrous 2020. Unless stakeholders think outside the box, Crete and other markets will suffer.
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