Piraeus Bank announced today financing a property deal by property investment companies Henderson Park and Hines to buy five hotels on Crete.
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An Ernst & Young Report Reveals a Horrible 2020 Greek Tourism Outlook
An Ernst & Young report estimates that the Greek tourism sector will lose €10 billion euros in 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air France Resumes Flights to Greece from Regional Airports
Air France has announced the resumption of service to Athens and Heraklion in Greece from regional airports in France.
Russia’s Medvedev Suggests Visa-Free Travel Post-Pandemic
Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says it’s high time visa-free travel between the EU and Russia became a reality.
SETE Chief Says the Time is Ripe for Greek Tourism Product Upgrade
(SETE) President Yiannis Retsos told onlookers at the online Delphi Economic Forum this week, “the time is ripe for Greece to upgrade its tourism product.”
Greece Listed in Top 100 Safest Countries Post-Pandemic List
A report by Deep Knowledge Group has listed Greece among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19.
Austrian Airlines Resumes Greece Vacation Flights in July
Austrian Airlines has just announced new flights to a number of islands in Greece as of July.
Egypt Tourism Showing a Blip of Post-COVID Vital Signs
Egypt has been stunned by the pandemic, but for international tourism in general, Cairo officials are now organizing a plan to reboot tourism.
Skyscanner Names Greece a Top Dream Destination
Skyscanner has named Greece one of the world’s top dream destinations for the post-coronavirus vacation season 2020.
Greece Authorities Set Tourism “Risk Zones” for Vacation 2020 Reboot
Greece’s moves to rescue the 2020 holiday season will be to begin implementing broad-reaching measures including three “risk zones”.
Greece Releases Tourism 2020 List – UK Not On It
Greece announces the countries so far allowed to vactation in the country in mid-summer 2020, and the United Kingdom does not make the list.
EU Plan Leaves Saving Summer Vacations to the Member States
The EU has published key guidelines to help member states save summer vacations, but most feel they’ve been left to their own devices.
European Union Extended Travel Ban Until June 15th
The European Commission has called for extending measures to minimalize the spread of the coronavirus until June 15th.
Greeks Eager for Summer Breaks When COVID-19 Restrictions Pass
A survey this week tells of Greeks anxious to take their Summer vacations as soon as the COVID-19 Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
UNWTO: All World Destinations Have COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) says the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted every world destination to introduce restrictions on travel.