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Greek Tourism Arrivals and Revenue Plummet Due to Covid-19

Due to the Covid-19 crisis, Greece in June saw a 93.8% drop in inbound travelers and a 97.5% decline in revenue, compared to the same month in 2019.

Covid-19 Drives Greece Joblessness to 1m in July

Despite opening to tourism in July, Greece saw its unemployment rate soar by an additional 125,000 people to more than 1 million against July 2019.

Greek Authorities Impose Covid-19 Measures in Karditsa, Pella and Pieria

The Greek government has announced emergency measures in the areas of Karditsa, Pella and Pieria, aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19.

Covid-19: Airbnb Announces Global Party Ban for All Listed Properties

Airbnb has announced a global ban on all parties and events at its rentals, including a cap on occupancy at 16.

Titania Hotel in Athens Opens its Doors

The Titania Hotel in Athens is reopening its doors with the health and wellbeing of its team and guests as its first priority.

Blue Air Secures €62m Romanian Loan to Recover from Covid-19

The European Commission has approved a Romanian loan guarantee of up to around 62 million euros in favour of Blue Air.

MSC Cruises Restarts in the West Med with ‘Grandiosa’ Ship

The MSC Grandiosa recently became the first ship from the MSC Cruises fleet to welcome guests back and depart for its first 7-night cruise in the West Mediterranean.

Greece Still Resilient to Covid-19, says Gov’t Spokesman

Greece is still resilient to Covid-19 compared to other countries despite the rise in positive cases, according to Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

Greece: Highest Positive Covid-19 Arrivals from 5 Countries

In efforts to identify the trend and curb the spread of Covid-19, Greek health authorities have been examining positive cases by country of origin.

ForwardKeys: Interest for Travel to Greece Picking Up in Q4

Travel demand for Greece seems to be picking up in Q4 with ticket bookings to Corfu, Kalamata, and Chania showing an increase, according to ForwardKeys.

Covid-19: Several European Countries Impose Quarantine for Arrivals from Greece

Travelers out of Greece will be required to self-isolate after several European countries revised travel restrictions due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Halkidiki Businesses Call on Gov’t for Support After Covid-19 Curfew Decision

Halkidiki's authorities and tourism stakeholders are calling for government support after a curfew was imposed on businesses in the destination due to Covid-19.

More Covid-19 Measures Announced for Mykonos and Halkidiki

Greek health authorities announced extra precautionary measures for Mykonos and Halkidiki aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19.

Greece Sets Recovery Fund Priorities for Tourism After Covid-19

Reigniting investment interest, infrastructure upgrades, sustainable tourism growth are priority areas to benefit from Greece’s share of EU recovery funds.

European Tourism Showing Very Slow Recovery, Says ETC

Despite most Covid-19 travel restrictions in Europe being lifted in mid-June, European tourism is showing a very slow recovery, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Check & Fly: New App Informs Travelers on Airport Covid-19 Health Measures

ACI World has launched a new smart phone app that provides passengers with information about the Covid-19 health measures in place at individual airports around the world.

Covid-19 May Push Elefsina European Culture Capital Term to 2023

The Commission has proposed that Elefsina and Timisoara push back their terms as European Culture Capitals to 2023 instead of 2021 due to Covid-19.

Air France and KLM Assist Passengers Needing Covid-19 Tests to Travel

Air France and KLM are assisting their customers that need a negative Covid-19 test taken before departure to certain destinations.

Costa Cruises’ September Itineraries are Exclusively for Italians

Costa Cruises has announced two new itineraries for the restart of its cruises in September, which are reserved for Italian guests only.

Health Minister: Greece Set for 3m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed that Greece would by December have access to a first batch of three million doses of a planned Covid-19 vaccine.