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Mykonos Hotel Turnover Takes the Lead in 2021

Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3% in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way.

Covid-19: Facilitating Meetings and Events Tourism Next on Greece’s Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry will propose the easing of Covid-19 protocols for business events in an effort to rekindle MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity.
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Covid-19 Impact on Greek Tourism

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is providing a timeline with select moments of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the Greek tourism sector.

EU Airports, Airlines: Studies Prove Covid-19 Travel Controls Ineffective

Blanket travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron have failed, global travel and tourism organizations say in a joint statement.

The Authentic Marathon Swim 2022

The Authentic Marathon Swim race comes 2,500 years later, at the place where it started, during July 1-3, 2022, at Pefki, Evia in the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos.

November 2021 Turnover up 166.9% for Greece’s Accommodation Services

Accommodation businesses in Greece saw turnover increase by 166.9% in November 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, ELSTAT said.

After Greece’s Snowstorm: What Applies in Affected Areas on Thursday and Friday

Following Greece’s winter snowstorm named ‘Elpis’, which on Monday swept across a number of areas and brought a two-day shutdown, the government has informed how schools, shops and services will operate over the next two days in regions affected.

Greece Orders Second Snow Shutdown in Athens, Crete and Islands

Schools, shops and other private businesses in Attica and other parts of Greece will remain closed on Wednesday after the government announced extra emergency measures to address Monday’s heavy snowfall.

Heavy Snowfall in Greece Turns Tuesday into a ‘Public Holiday’

After heavy snowfall brought Greece to a standstill on Monday, the Greek authorities declared Tuesday, January 25, a ‘public holiday’ for the public and private sector.

Greece Places 6 Mountain Habitats on High Protection

Greece has placed six mountains on high protection status in efforts to protect mountain area habitats from uncontrolled development.

Greek Ministries Set Agenda for Fishing Tourism Development

Greece’s ministries of tourism and agricultural development have added the promotion of fishing tourism on their priority list for 2022.

Greek PM: €400m to Aid Businesses, Households Hit with Energy Rises

Greece will grant 400 million euros in aid to households and businesses impacted by increasing energy costs, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.

Greece Extends Covid-hit Business Aid to Cover Operating Costs

The Greek government has extended by six months, a special subsidy that covers operating costs granted to businesses impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.

Ancient Greek Experience Renamed A.G.E. in Group Rebrand

Athens-based travel group ‘Ancient Greek Experience’ recently unveiled its new logo after rebranding to the more global company title ‘A.G.E. Travel Group’.

EU Extends Slot Relief Rules for Airlines Until October 2022

The European Commission adopted an extension to the airport slot relief rules of the 2022 summer scheduling season, running from March 28 until October 29.

Grecotel Kos Imperial Shows Commitment to Society with Series of Actions

The Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel supports local communities through actions and initiatives always in line with the international principles of sustainable development.

Brown Hotels to Expand its Brand to More Destinations in Greece from 2022

Brown Hotels, an international design hotel collection, will carry out a big part of its expansion plan in the Greek market next year with the opening of a number of hotels.

Greek Hotels and Restaurants See Strong Upturn in Q3 Turnover

Hotels and restaurants in Greece saw turnover make a strong recovery in September and in the third quarter of the year compared to 2020.

Central Greece Destinations to be Promoted as Ideal for City Breaks

The Tourism Ministry announced plans to promote the destinations of Central Greece for city breaks and launch a tourism campaign for Northern Evia.

Β. Εύβοια: Επεκτείνεται η αναστολή συμβάσεων εργαζόμενων σε πυρόπληκτες τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις

Επεκτείνεται μέχρι και τις 30 Απριλίου 2022 το μέτρο της αναστολής συμβάσεων εργασίας των εργαζόμενων σε πυρόπληκτες τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις της Βόρειας Εύβοιας....