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Covid-19 Throws Airline Sector Off Course

Airports and airlines will need at least three years before they begin to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a study by S&P Global Ratings.

INSETE Study Reveals Markets to Drive Greek Tourism in 2020

Germany, Israel, Cyprus, Balkan countries, Romania and Poland may potentially be among the key markets to source Greek tourism this year, according to a new INSETE study.

Thessaloniki Counting on Road Arrivals for 2020 Tourism Season

Thessaloniki authorities this year are counting on road arrivals to offset the negative impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on tourism.

Study: Greece Still Attractive Tourist Destination Despite Covid-19

Potential travelers appear to be eager to visit Greece in the next three months despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to a study carried out by Mindhaus and Pollfish research.

Study: Greeks Not Keen on Eating Out after Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has made Greeks reluctant to eat out, according to a study by the Research Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA).

Covid-19 Combating Models of Greece and Taiwan Highlighted as Success Stories

Taiwan and Greece are among the top-ranking countries in the world in terms of low Covid-19-related fatalities, according to recently presented findings.

Greece Sees 99% Drop in Air Passengers in April

Passenger traffic in all Greek airports saw a 99% drop in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Study: Covid-19 Knocks Out Tourist Guide Activity in Europe

Tourist guides are among the hardest hit professionals by the Covid-19 crisis, according to a study carried out by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG).

Covid-19 Prompts Europe’s Museums to Take Proactive Action

A survey by the Network of European Museum Organizations (NEMO), reveals how the "museum experience" was redefined amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 Pushes Greek Tourism Revenue Down by 71% in March

With air traffic suspended and hotels closed in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions, Greece saw its travel receipts nosedive by 71%.

IATA: Covid-19 Air Transport Disruption to Impact Greek Tourism

Disruption to Greece’s air transport sector, caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, is set to cost the country’s tourism sector 9.2 billion euros in losses, says IATA.

Sojern: Greece Attracting Interest from European and Middle Eastern Travelers

As European countries begin to ease their lockdown restrictions, some travelers are already looking at the potential of a holiday in Greece during Q3, according to Sojern.

ICCA: Thessaloniki Moves Up for Attracting Business Events

Thessaloniki registered a significant rise as an international MICE destination in 2019, moving from the 93rd position to the 70th, according to ICCA.

Survey: Travelers Say No to Quarantine Measures on Arrival

Post-Covid-19 quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel, according to a survey by IATA.

Israelis Serious About Developing Stronger Tourism Ties with Greece

Israelis are keen on developing stronger tourism ties with Greece through a series of joint actions and promotional initiatives, a report says.

Travel to Return First with Staycations post-Covid-19

Travel is likely to return first to domestic markets with staycations when travel restrictions are eased, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Deloitte: How Greek Tourism May Evolve in New Covid-19 Reality

Deloitte Greece presents three alternative scenarios about how the Greek tourism landscape may evolve in 2020 and 2021 in the new reality posed by Covid-19.

Greeks Wary About Opening Up to Tourism, Says Study

One in two Greeks are wary about opening the country up to tourists this early, claiming it poses a risk in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a MARLAB study reveals.

WTTC Sees Greece as One of the First Countries Welcoming Back Tourists After Covid-19

Greece could be one of the first countries in Europe to welcome tourists back, once the Covid-19 pandemic has been combatted, says the WTTC.

UNWTO: Three Scenarios for Impact of Covid-19 on 2020 Tourism

The UNWTO has outlined three possible future scenarios for international tourism in 2020, depending on how the Covid-19 crisis unfolds.