Tourism in Greece

Tourism Minister Kikilias Says Greece Accommodations Occupancy at 63%

Greece’s Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias says the occupancy rate of tourist accommodation and hotels reached 63 percent recently.

2021-09-08 by Phil Butler

Greece’s new Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias says USA tourists will still come to the county despite a waning market demand.

Greece officials recorded 3,628 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).

Data complied by Kethimerini has revealed that tourist arrivals up until mid-August indicate a tourism recovery on the order of 40%.

2021-07-20 by Phil Butler

Authorities tighten COVID restrictions on Mykonos after cases rocket. Police and other authorities say unbridled partying a cause.

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios, said earlier this week that the coming weeks will be extremely difficult for tourism.

Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most visited natural wonders, will be closed today on account of very high temperatures.

Cyprus tourism may not reach the halfway point of 2019 visits as predicted. COVID cases are rising and hoteliers fear failure for 2021.

2021-06-07 by Phil Butler

As Greek officials continue a blame game, hoteliers and other businesses will very soon tell the tale on the all or nothing tourism scheme.

2021-06-05 by Phil Butler

News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.

German cruise operators TUI and AIDA have announced the relaunch of their cruise programs in May.

2021-04-14 by Phil Butler

Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced the Summer hours for archaeological sites and museums across the country.

2021-04-03 by Phil Butler

The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.

2021-03-29 by Phil Butler

The convergence of coronavirus vaccine necessity and marketing practice reveal just how desperate the tourism situation is in the EU.