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ETC: Travelers to Europe Seek Cheaper Options This Summer

Europe is still an attractive destination for long-haul travelers this summer but costs are a consideration, according to the European Travel Commission.  

ETC: Greece a Top Choice for Long-haul Travelers in May-August 2023

Travelers from Canada, Australia, Brazil, and the US name Greece a long-haul destination of choice for 2023.

Greece High on Wish Lists of Long-Haul Market Travelers, Says ETC

Greece is among the Top 10 European destinations for travelers from long-haul markets, says the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer.

Putin Scraps Russia’s National Tourism Agency

Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency.

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.

Israeli Travelers Drive Tourism to Thessaloniki in H1 2022

Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets.

ETC: Greece Scoring High as Preferred Destination for 2022

All the more travelers from long-haul markets are choosing Greece for their holidays this year, according to data released by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Europe’s Tourist Guides Don’t Expect Much Activity in 2022

Only 4% of tourist guides in Europe expect their work to pick up in 2022, according to a survey released by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG).

Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Pick Up at End of 2021

Tourism flows to Thessaloniki, Greece, picked up in 2021 with the number of overnight stays increasing by 50.63% over 2020, according to the city’s hotels association.

Covid-19 Pushing Greek Hoteliers to Despair, Aid Needed

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is pushing Greek hoteliers to their limits, with hospitality professionals expecting 2022 to be one more challenging year.

Greek Hoteliers Holding Their Breath, Support Needed, They Say

Greek hoteliers in major winter destinations are calling on the government to take immediate action as occupancy levels remain low due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant.

Covid-19: Greek Hoteliers Say ‘Omicron’ Taking Toll, Call for Backing

Greek hoteliers are appealing to the government to extend financial support to hotels as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has put a brake on bookings.

Greek Hotels Still Have ‘a Long Way to Go’ to Recover from Covid-19 Losses

Greek tourism may have performed better than expected this season, but the country’s hotels still have ‘a long way to go’, says HHF’s Grigoris Tasios.

EBRD Projects 7% Growth for Greek Economy in 2021

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is forecasting 7% growth for the Greek economy in 2021 and 3.9% in 2022.

Report: Athens, Thessaloniki Hotels Gathering Momentum

Hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki have managed to recover 39% of pre-pandemic overnight stay levels from January to September, says a report by GBR Consulting.

ACI World Rebukes IATA for Claiming Airport Charges are Too High

ACI Europe said IATA claims about “outrageous” charges to the tune of 2.3 billion dollars are “out of context” and create a distorted picture of the truth.

Study: European CFOs See Post-Covid Recovery Ahead

Senior financial executives from across Europe, including Greece, are expressing increasing optimism that the Covid-19 pandemic is on its way out, a Deloitte survey reveals.

Europeans: Covid-19 ‘Uncertainty’ Requires Stronger Actions by EU

European citizens are calling for more EU competence, funds and far-reaching actions to address the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 Sends Greek Hotel Revenue Tumbling, Says GBR Report

Hotels in Greece saw revenues nosedive through the end of September 2020 as a result of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

EBRD: Slow Economic Recovery Due to Covid-19 Uncertainty

The EBRD estimates that Greece's GDP will shrink by 9.5 percent in 2020 and record a 4 percent recovery in 2021.