The Greek government’s “Blue Freedom” scheme to put fill remote islands with tourists this summer just blew up in their political faces.
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In Greece a Health Emergency Takes a Back Seat to Tourism Economics
Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis meets with Crete officials to beg for more vaccinations and to discuss distributing EU funds.
Greece Officials Calm Mykonos COVID Fears – Mull Rebooting Party Time
Despite revelers ignoring rules and the uptick of COVID cases on Mykonos Island, Greek officials still bullhorn positive tourist numbers.
Tourism Not Responsible for COVID Cases Uptick – Greek Officials Are
Greek officials are once again saying an upswing in COVID cases has nothing to do with tourism. We beg to differ.
Delta Variant? Relax, Don’t Worry! Fly to Greece and Be Safe! Maybe?
In the face of dizzying uncertainty about the Delta variant, travelers must decide whether or not to visit Greece based on hunches.
Greece Tourism Minister Welcomes Germany’s Travel to Greece Stance
Greece’s Tourism Minister has welcomed Germany’s decision to relax travel restrictions to Greece during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
One By Land, Or Two By Sea – Greece Says “Sustainability Be Damned”
News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.
Greece to Become New Military Tourism Hotspot – No Really!
Greece’s ministries of Defense, Culture, and Tourism are now pushing for military tourism to fill the gaps in traveler numbers.
Greek Official Confirms Island Vaccination Plan Was About Economics
Greece now readily admit that the “Blue Freedom” island vaccination plan to help cruise companies. The sad thing is, nobody seems to care.
Does Greece Brand Even Need a Tourism Ministry?
Greece’s tourism ministry had dozens of media outlets pimping the country’s reopening to tourists this month. But is the hype necessary?
Greece In Prayer Mode Over 2021 Tourism Dice Roll
The reality of Greece’s 2021 tourism restart begins to sink in. Chances are, this season will end up no better than 2020.
On the Ropes – TUI Must Have a Win in 2021 or Else
TUI stocks are really in the toilet now on news that fears about COVID-19 variants have dampened traveler enthusiasm.
Greece Summer 2021: Let the Big Gamble Sink In
Greece’s Tourism Minister says Greece will be on the UK’s “Green List” soon, but will it be too late for that Greece summer to remember?
Greece COVID Cases Spiking On the Eve of Tourism’s Reopening
On the eve of Greece reopening to tourists, COVID-19 cases have spiked to 3,421 in a 24 hour period. Is Athens moving too fast?
Greece Tourism News Brief: COVID Is Still All the News That Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic still dominates every faces of travel news in Greece and worldwide. Here are Greek highlights.