The UNWTO has launched the Tourism Recovery Tracker, a free tool that compiles all relevant tourism data in one place, giving the ability to track the sector's recovery from Covid-19.
Greece's tourism opening in July helped strengthen the country's brand name and establish it internationally as a safe destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.
Europe’s Transport and Tourism Committee is calling for immediate action to save the tourism sector and some 22 million jobs that are at risk due to Covid-19.
The Astir Palace Vouliagmeni hospitality company has donated hand sanitizers to public schools in the areas of Vari, Voula and Vouliagmeni to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
Greece's travel receipts from abroad are expected to reach only €3 billion in 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.
The “Maria Callas: Lettres et Mémoire” performances, starring Monica Bellucci and scheduled to take place September 28-30 in Athens, have been postponed.
Two studies released by INSETE reveal the significant role the tourism sector had on growth and employment in Greece in 2019, before the Covid-19 outbreak.
Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.
Greece will receive some 2.7 billion euros in financial support from the EU’s SURE program that aims to protect jobs at risk amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is preparing for a difficult 2021 and is calling on its members to support its efforts to promote the city as a MICE destination.
