Authorities tighten COVID restrictions on Mykonos after cases rocket. Police and other authorities say unbridled partying a cause.
Tourism in Greece
Cyprus Fighting Back “Red” Alert With Vaccine Drive
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios, said earlier this week that the coming weeks will be extremely difficult for tourism.
Samaria Gorge Closed Because of High Temperatures
Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.
Cyprus Tourism 2021 Recuperation Not Likely Now
Cyprus tourism may not reach the halfway point of 2019 visits as predicted. COVID cases are rising and hoteliers fear failure for 2021.
We’ll Soon See the Effects of Greece’s “All or Nothing” Tourism Strategy
As Greek officials continue a blame game, hoteliers and other businesses will very soon tell the tale on the all or nothing tourism scheme.
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.
TUI and AIDA Will Restart Greek Cruises in May
German cruise operators TUI and AIDA have announced the relaunch of their cruise programs in May.
Live from Greece: Where Viruses, Bananas, and Tourism Are the Rage
Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.
Greece’s Culture Ministry Sets Summer Hours for Historic Sites
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced the Summer hours for archaeological sites and museums across the country.
“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control
The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.
Tour Operators Turn Trollish Over Critical COVID Conditions
The convergence of coronavirus vaccine necessity and marketing practice reveal just how desperate the tourism situation is in the EU.
News Flash: Healthy Romanians to Visit Sick Greeks for Easter
Romania and Greece are keen to set up a travel arrangement for vaccinated travelers using their own vaccine certificates. What can go wrong?
Greece Launches Restructure Process – Families Businesses On the Brink
Greece is instituting a new restructuring process for businesses in debt. SMEs question the scope of the Athens initiative.
Greece Tourism’s Strategic Agenda to Be Accelerated
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said the ministry will accelerate the government’s strategic program for 2021.
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.