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Greece to Relaunch Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign as Cases Rise

Greece’s Health Ministry will be launching a new campaign to ‘convince’ Greeks to get vaccinated as Covid-19 incidents rise.

WHO: Covid-19 is No Longer a Global Health Emergency

Covid-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Greece’s Short-term Rental Players Discuss Best Practices

For the first time in Greece, short-term rental operators sat down at the same table with the public revenue body to discuss best practices.

Greece’s Central Bank Sees Slower Tourism Growth in 2023

Inflationary pressures and the Russia-Ukraine war are set to hinder Greece’s tourism performance this year.

Tourists to Greece Generate €17.63bn in Travel Receipts in 2022

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

Athens – Attica Hotels Reach 69.1% Occupancy in 2022

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions on Arrivals from China

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended the travel restrictions imposed on people from China traveling to Greece.

BoG: Inbound Travelers to Greece Rise 90.3% in Jan-Nov 2022

Ιnbound travelers to Greece increased in January-November 2022 by 90.3% over the same period in 2021.

Greece Officially Announces Covid-19 Rules for Travelers Arriving from China

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) concerning travelers arriving to Greece from China.

German Pensioners Keen on Buying Property in Greece

More retired Germans are interested in buying holiday homes in Greece, according to the German press.

Countries Reimpose Covid Rules for Travelers from China

Countries around the world have reimposed or are considering of reintroducing curbs on travelers from China, following a recent Covid-19 surge there.

Greece 10-month Travel Receipts Mark Significant Rise

Tourists visiting Greece this year spent more in the first 10 months of the year to October, according to the latest data published by the Bank of Greece.

Eurogroup Approves Final Tranche of Debt Measures for Greece

The Eurogroup has approved the release of the eighth and final tranche of policy-contingent debt measures for Greece.

Greece Partner Country of Finland’s Matka 2023 Travel Expo

The Matka Nordic Travel Fair, one of northern Europe’s largest travel events, returns in January 2023 in full force with Greece as its partner country.

Athens Hotel Performance Turns Positive in October

Average occupancy at hotels in Athens, Greece, maintained its dynamic in October with a 0.4% increase compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Picking Up Gradually

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Greek Health Minister Says Covid-19 Pandemic Still Not Over

The Greek Health Ministry is concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 expected in the coming months.

September Regional Airport Arrivals in Greece Up by 7.2%

Tourist arrivals into autumn are going strong with Greece’s regional airports marking a 7.2% increase in September, compared to the same month in pre-Covid 2019.

Study: Greeks’ Travel Choices Shift Over 2005-2021 Period

Impacted by the economic crisis over the 2005-2019 period, Greeks’ preferences in travel shifted from higher cost destinations to neighboring, lower-cost countries, according to a study.

ACI: World Air Travel to Achieve Full Recovery in 2024

Global air travel is expected to fully recover Covid-19-induced losses in 2024, according to ACI, the trade association of the world’s airports.