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As COVID Numbers Fall Greece Prays for “Green” UK Ranking

2021-05-30 by Argophilia Travel News

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With coronavirus cases now on a steady decline, Greece hopes a reclassification of risk by UK officials will help save 2021 for tourism.

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Thomas Cook CEO Says Greece is Winning in Current Sales

2020-10-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Santorini Sunset

Alan French, who’s the new head of Thomas Cook, says “Greece is currently the destination with the highest sales for our company.”

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An Ernst & Young Report Reveals a Horrible 2020 Greek Tourism Outlook

2020-06-19 by Phil Butler

Industry Pulse Report: Tourism

An Ernst & Young report estimates that the Greek tourism sector will lose €10 billion euros in 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: 2020 pandemic, COVID-19, Ernst & Young, Greece 2020, Greece economic impact, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece trips, Greek economy, Greek island, Greek Isles, Greek tours, pandemic

Brits Choose Greece as Preferred Destination for 2020 Despite Brexit

2020-02-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greece is a steady preference for Brits even despite Brexit, coming in third after Cyprus and Malta with over 20%.

Tags: Aegean travel, Aegean vacations, Brexit, British travelers, Cyprus, GNTO, Greece tourism, Greece tours, Greece trips, Greece vacations, Islands, Malta, Mastercard, Morgan Stanley, UK travelers

Follow the Argonauts to Amazing Anafi

2019-03-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mikros Roukounas Beach

For an authentic Aegean experience, the tiny island of Anafi is a relaxing and clam paradise still untouched by the throng of tourists flocking to the Cyclades each year. Located just off world famous Santorini, the island is an iconic shelter from the dizzying outside world.

Tags: Aegean islands, Anafi, Anafi monasteries, Greece, Greece trips, Greek destinations, Greek Isles, Greek vacations, Hóra, Jason and the Argonauts, Klissidi Beach, Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

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