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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.

ACI World: People Have Never Been More Eager to Travel

Despite impact of the global economy on travel habits, the intention to take trips is positive, says ACI World.

WTM: ‘Revenge Travel’ Still in Full Swing, Rising Costs Not Discouraging Consumers

“Revenge travel”, a trend that sees consumers catching up on travel after COVID-19, has mitigated the impact of high costs on consumer behavior.

In Memory of Nikos Skoulas

Nikos Skoulas, a prominent figure in Greek politics, business and tourism, passed away at the age of 88.

UNWTO: Investment Returning to Global Tourism Sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the Covid-19 pandemic.

IATA: Global Passenger Traffic Now at 95.6% of pre-COVID Levels

Global passenger traffic in the Northern Hemisphere this July reached 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport

Qatar Airways in 2023 celebrates five years of flights between Doha and Mykonos, contributing to the success of the popular Greek island as a summer destination.

Greek Meetings Alliance Launches Outreach Event at IMEX Frankfurt

The Greek Meetings Alliance (GMA) participated in this year’s IMEX Frankfurt with the ‘Greek Mixology Experience’ as part of efforts to reach out to international markets.

SETE: Yiannis Retsos Passes the Torch to New President

Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017.

ICCA: Athens Among Top 10 In-person MICE Destinations

Athens and Greece are among the top cities and countries globally hosting in-person conferences post-Covid.

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

WTTC: Tourism Sector to Recover More than 95% of 2019 Levels this Year

The tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%, according to the WTTC’s 2023 Economic Impact Research.

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.

US to End Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements for International Air Travelers

The United States will end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, contractors and international air travelers on May 11.

Parga’s MarBella Elix Opens for 2023 Season, Offers a Bundle of Digital-detox Activities

The MarBella Elix luxury hotel in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has opened for the 2023 season with many outdoor activities available including day trips to historic sites and sea kayaking/hiking tours.

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.

Interview – Rick Calvert on TBEX Europe 2023 in Kalamata, Greece

Rick Calvert, the CEO of TBEX, lets us know what will be going on in Kalamata during the TBEX Europe 2023 travel blogger event in May.

Study: Travelers No Longer Scared of Catching Covid

The fear of catching Covid while traveling has dropped dramatically since August 2022, says a survey by Global Rescue.

Covid-19: Greece Drops Mask Measures, Scraps Rapid Testing for Workers

Greece scraps last Covid-19 measures including wearing masks on public transport.

‘Tourism Always Comes Back’ – UNWTO Celebrates Reopening of ITB Berlin as Live Event

Tourism is on track to achieve full recovery in 2023, the UNWTO’s head told sector leaders at ITB Berlin.