The hospitality sector plays a major role in Greece’s economic development and is one of the largest employers in the country, says a Grant Thornton study.
Greece's travel receipts in January fell by 90.9% to 25 million euros, due to an 87.9% decline in inbound traveler flows, according to data from the Bank of Greece.
Greece is the first place European travelers wish to visit for their next trip, according to a study conducted by the Royal Elcano Institute and Spanish tourism institute Turespaña.
A global consumer survey by American Express reveals key trends indicating pent-up demand for travel, a readiness to plan for future trips, and the rise of the digital nomad.
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras is expecting Greece's tourism revenue to double this year predicting it will reach 8 billion euros compared to 4 billion in 2020.
Eager to travel, Americans are expressing less concern about Covid-19 and flying and welcoming the idea of a vaccine passport, according to a report by JD Power Passenger View.
Greece was included among the top 5 destinations for British travelers in tickets issued once the UK government announced plans to resume international travel.
Two-thirds of outbound travelers worldwide intend to travel abroad again this year, according to findings of IPK International on travel intentions in 2021.
