With wide swaths of Greece burnt to a crisp, and COVID still rampaging across the country, some Greek leaders seem to think they are gods.
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Armageddon 2021: Welcome to Greece
COVID, the waves, the Delta variant, heat waves, wildfires, mediocre leaders, Greece is set for Armageddon.
“Love Cyprus Again” Comes the Cry from the Island of Aphrodite
Cyprus’ tourism ministry launches a reboot/rebrand to remind people to “Love Cyprus” again. A new logo and new experiences are in the mix.
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.
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.
Greece Let’s the Music Play Again for Summer 2021 Visitors
Greece Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias says music now allowed at many cafes and restaurants.
UNWTO Has Confidence Sagging Tourism Numbers Will Rise
The UNWTO Confidence Index reveals signs there is an incremental increase in confidence traveler numbers will grow in 2021.
The Most Important Travel News You Will Read Today
The reopening of Greece to travelers has brought praise from economists and the WTTC, but on Crete leaders say the people have been let down.
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?
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.
Greek Hoteliers and Politicians Launch ACME Rocket PR Campaign
Greek political and business leadership launches cartoonish tourism PR campaign in the midst of record COVID-19 cases.
Theoharis Says Brits Can Visit Greece Regardless of Vaccination Status
Greece’s Tourism Minister Theoharis says British nationals will be allowed into Greece during the summer without vaccine.
GBTA Poll: Vaccine a Game-Changer for a Return to Travel
GBTA poll finds COVID-19 vaccine is a game changer for rebooting travel in 2021 via a poll conducted by the organzation.
Azerbaijan Launches Web Portal to Promote the Karabakh Region
Azerbaijan’s state-run tourism organization, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), has launched a website to promote the Karabakh region.
Travel & Hospitality Doomsday Report: A “No Way Back” Scenario Part I
What if there is no way back as hospitality and tourism recovery evangelists suggest? Should be be looking at other contingencies?