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ELSTAT: Q2 Turnover Down 94.3% for Greek Accommodation Services

Hit hard by Covid-19, Greece’s accommodation services providers recorded a 94.3 percent drop in revenues in the second quarter of 2020.

Greece Air Passenger Traffic Down by 74.3% in Jan-July 2020

Traffic through Greek airports dropped by 74.3%, due to Covid-19, in the first seven months of the year to 9 million passengers against 34.7 million in 2019.

Air Passenger Numbers in Europe Expected to Drop by 60% in 2020, Says IATA

IATA expects air passenger numbers in Europe to fall by around 60 percent in 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Greek Regional Airport Passenger Numbers Take a Dive

Greece’s regional airports are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as they handled 75.1% fewer passengers in July compared to the same month in 2019.

XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

Greek Islands See ‘Satisfying’ Tourist Numbers in July

A number of Greek islands saw "satisfying" tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers.

Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward

The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index.

Air Passenger Numbers in Athens Tumble in July

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) may have picked up in July, following dramatic drops in June and May, but figures still remain below the respective 2019 levels.

Report: Greek SMEs Feel the Covid-19 Effect

The outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted Greece’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as much as the economic crisis in 2009, says the National Bank of Greece.

Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

Flight restrictions and government travel policies, including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures, are affecting travel trends, according to an analysis by ForwardKeys.

Elafonisos Expects 100% Occupancy in August

The Elafonisos Municipality expects occupancy rates on the Greek island to rise to 100 percent in August.

Study Reveals Covid-19 Impact on Greece’s Source Markets

An INSETE study reveals the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Greece's source markets and the rollover effect on tourism.

Conference Tourism in Greece Sees Heavy Losses from Covid-19

Over 95% of the international events scheduled to take place in Greece in 2020 have been canceled or postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Over Half of Hotels on South Aegean Islands Follow Covid-19 Health Protocols

Over half of the hotels on the Greek islands in the South Aegean Region are operating under health protocols against Covid-19, says an ITEP analysis.

Coronavirus: 40% of Destinations Have Eased Travel Restrictions

Forty percent of all destinations worldwide have now eased the travel restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to Covid-19.

Germans Want to Travel Abroad Despite the Covid-19 Pandemic

Over 80% of Germans, intending to travel abroad in times of Covid-19, want to holiday before the end of the year, according to IPK International.

Travel Intent to Greece Continues to Gain Momentum, Says Sojern

Travel intent to Greece in the post-coronavirus world has revived and continues to gain momentum at a greater pace than other markets, says Sojern.

Thousands of Tourists Fly to Five Greek Islands in July

Since Greece opened its borders on July 1, following the Covid-19 lockdown, five Greek islands have been recording the arrival of thousands of tourists.

Covid-19 Pushes International Tourist Arrivals Down by 56% During Jan-May

Travel restrictions and border shutdowns imposed in response to Covid-19 led to a 56% year-on-year drop in tourist arrivals between January and May.

Covid-19: Greek Hotels See Low Demand in July, Can’t Predict August Occupancy

Almost a month after Greece reopened to tourism, hotels in the country are seeing sluggish demand and are unsure of what will happen in August.