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STR: Travelers Choose Smaller Types of Accommodation in Summer 2021

Smaller types of accommodation attracted the interest of travelers this summer, as consumers continued to adapt to living in a Covid-19 world, STR said.

Hotel Prices in Greece Exceed Pre-pandemic Levels, Says Study

Hotel prices in Greece significantly increased during July-August 2021, compared to the average prices of 2019, says an analysis by Mabrian Technologies.

South Aegean Hotel Occupancy Reaches Up to 85% in August

The occupancy rate of hotels in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese reached up to 85 percent in August, according to ITEP data.

Confusion Over Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates Could Hamper Travel Recovery, says GlobalData

The lack of an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about restrictions, says GlobalData.

Greece Residency Program Attracting More Global Investors

All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by Astons.

South Aegean Islands Playing Big Part in Greece’s 2021 Tourism Success

The South Aegean islands are playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Santorini, Mykonos, Crete Among Top 10 Beach Destinations for Wealthy Investors

The Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the Top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors, according to the Nomad Beach Index 2021.

NBG: Tourism – Consumption to Bolster Greek Economy in Q2

Tourism and consumption are set to drive Greece’s GDP up by a rate of 13% in the 2nd quarter of the year, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Crete Expecting August Tourism at Full Capacity

Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, with August occupancy levels reaching almost 100 percent.

Online Searches for Travel to Athens Increase in Summer, Says Survey

Online searches for accommodation in Athens picked up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by Tourix.

Santorini Among Top Rated Locations for Airbnb Stays

Santorini is among the top 25 highest rated locations for Airbnb bookings, according to a list presented by Big 7 Travel and assessed by Money.co.uk.

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Impact Int’l Deal-making Activity in Tourism

Deal-making activity in the global travel and tourism sector dropped by 6.8% in July compared to the previous month, affected by the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions, a GlobalData analysis found.

BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Up by 51% in January – June

Travel receipts in the first six months of the year increased by 51 percent and by 851.8 percent in June, according to data by the Bank of Greece.

Greece Museum Visits Down 89.4% in January – April 2021

The number of visitors to Greece’s museums dropped by 89.4% between January and April, compared to the same period last year, said the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Study: Corfu is Europe’s Most Relaxing City Break Destination

Corfu is Europe's best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage.

Study: Visitors to Crete Satisfied with Covid-19 Safety

Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.

Reopening Economy Boosts Q2 Business Turnover in Greece

The decision to ease Covid-19 restrictions and allow economic activity earlier this year, as well as the opening to tourists contributed to a recovery in Greek business turnover in the 2nd quarter of 2021.

Expedia Group: Strong Optimism as Int’l Travel Searches Rise in Q2

Travel search volumes continued to rise globally throughout Q2, according to the latest Trend Report for Travel Recovery released by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

ELSTAT: Greece Accommodation, F&B Services Mark Q2 Turnover Increase

Greek accommodation services providers saw turnover increase in the second quarter of the year by 452.3% over Q2 2020, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece Study: Rising Demand for Luxury Tourism is Back

Demand for high-end tourism in Greece including accommodation at luxury resorts, is gaining ground despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.