Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said the ministry will accelerate the government’s strategic program for 2021.
Greek travel market
Study Reveals Two in Three Americans Are Planning Trips After H1 of 2021
A new Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers reveals that almost two-thirds are planning for no travel before the summer of 2021.
UNWTO Meetup Brings Tourism Sector Together to Plan for the future
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is recently brought travel leaders from around the world together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Greece Records 790 New Covid-19 Infections and 10 Fatalities
Greek officials confirmed 790 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, of which 76 relate to known clusters, and 29 were via entry points.
Cyprus Tourist Arrivals Drop 83.4% in September 2020
Arrivals of tourists to Cyprus were only 87,334 in September 2020 compared to 524,707 in September 2019, a decrease of 83.4%.
Greek Officials Announce 411 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day
The National Organization of Public Health (EODY) of Greece announced 411 new cases of Covid-19 in the country
Actress Jennifer Lopez Pulls Off Incognito Crete Holiday
Last week actress and singer Jennifer Lopez was discovered secretly vacationing on Crete with her longtime friend.
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.
Google Data Shows Greece As a Top Destination for Americans in 2021
Google data shows Greece is now the third most popular destination for Americans in 2021.
Greece COVID-19 Update: Uptick in Cases Holding Steady
Greece’s General Secretariat for Civil Protection has reported that of the 18,264 international tourists arriving, only five tested positive.
EC Approves €1.14 Billion in COVID-19 Support Funds for Greece
Some 90,000 small and medium-sized businesses in Greece will now be able to access €1.14 billion euros released this week by the European Commission to address the impact of Covid-19.
Greece Officials Acknowledge Imported Covid-19 Incidents Under Control
Greece’s government has reported that there have been imported cases of COVID-19, but that the situation is well under control.
Greece Records No Fatalities and Only 28 Covid-19 Friday
Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported yesterday no fatalities and only 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hour period. The number brings the total number of cases in Greece since the onset of the pandemic to 3,486. Also in the news, from the grand total of tests, 27,416 were carried […]
Crisis Management Minister Hardialias Checks COVID Preparedness
Crises Management Minister Nikos Hardialias visited Corfu airport last week on a continuing tour or regional airport hubs.
Greek Government Rolling Out Methods to Keep Tourists Safe
Athens is looking at agreements with neighbor states, then with other EU nations, and finally internationally.
Greece Announces Archaeological Sites to Open May 18th
Starting on Monday, Greece’s archaeological wonders will begin opening to the public once again, according to the Ministry of Culture.
Intensive Covid-19 Testing Continues for Greece Arrivals
Greece’s Secretary-General of Civil Protection says intensive inspections for the coronavirus continue for those arriving from abroad.
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.
IATA Estimates Losses from COVID-19 May Soar to $113 Billion
IATA now sees 2020 global revenue losses for passenger business at between $63 billion and $113 billion. There are no figures for cargo.
Check24 Data Reveals German Traveler Preference for Crete
According to Check24, Crete island attracts the second-largest share of German travelers booking island destinations for 2020 so far.