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Tourism in Greece

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.

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…

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…

Scientists Now Say Worldwide COVID-19 Spread a Near Certainty

Tourism professionals should not hold out false hope for a kill-off of COVID-19 spread. Experts say the virus may affect…

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.

2020 Carnival Season Culminates in Towns and Villages Across Crete

All across Crete Island people will celebrate “Apokries" with colorful carnival events culminating on "Clean Monday."

World Bank Says a Reunited Cyprus Would Boost Incomes by 7%

World Bank says reunification of Cyprus would see the income of both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriot increase by 7%.

Greece Tourism Eligible for Part of Huge European Union “Green Fund”

According to news from the European Commission, forecasts for the Greek economy are likely to be revised upwards. This, highlighted…

Watercooler: New Tax Cuts for Greek Tourism Sector

"I am committed to fewer taxes, many investments, for good and new jobs, and growth which will bring better salaries…

July 2019 Cyprus Arrivals Beat All Past Tourism Records

A recent Passengers Survey of the Statistical Service of Cyprus shows arrivals of tourists in Cyprus reached 550,971 for July…

Mobilemoon: The Latest Travel Rage – Solo Trips With Your Phone

Data from Expedia's first Solo Travel Report reveals 60% of travelers plan to take a solo trip within the next…

Angela Gerekou Appointment Could Be the Boost Greece Tourism Needed

Angela Gerekou's appointment as the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) could boost Greece's biggest economic sector.

Cyprus and Egypt Agree to Further Cooperation in Travel and Tourism

Cyprus Deputy Minister for Tourism Savvas Perdios and Egyptian Minister for Tourism Rania al Mashat announce increased tourism cooperation.

Incoming Greek Tourism Minister Lays Out Strategic Objectives

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has presented the Greek Parliament his ministry's strategic objectives for going forward.

Airbnb Reports Online Rentals Lifting Greek Economy $1.4 billion in 2018

The Greek economy benefited from Airbnb by 1.4 billion US dollars in 2018, the online rental platform pointed out in…

The Greek Island of Makronissos Declared an Archaeological Site

The entire island of Makronissos, off the coast of Attica, was declared an archaeological site by a unanimous decision of…

A New Ferry Will Link Piraeus Port with Chios and Lesvos Islands

A new sea link between the port of Piraeus, initially with Mesta on Chios island and afterward with the port…