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Greece Goes to ITB Berlin 2023 Travel and Tourism Expo

Greece for three days will exhibit its tourism offerings at the ITB Berlin in Germany, the world’s leading travel exhibition.

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.

EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

Energy Crisis is the Real Threat for Hotels, Says Phocuswright Study

Hotels see the energy crisis as their main challenge, according to a Phocuswright study presented in Athens.

Business Travel Making Strong Comeback in Europe, Says GBTA

Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA.

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.

2022 Flight Activity at Greek Airports Exceeds Pre-Covid Levels

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced that flight activity through all of Greece’s airports surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 0.6%.

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.

Eurowings: New Connections, More Flights to Greece in Summer 2023

German low-cost carrier Eurowings will add new connections and more frequent flights to Greek destinations this summer.

ICAO: Guidance on Covid-19 Risk Management for International Air Travel

ICAO has issued guidance for countries on risk management and the introduction of Covid-19 related national air travel rules.

SKY express Sees Early Bookings Take Off, Expects Summer Travel Boom

Greek carrier SKY express is optimistic about 2023 and expects a very strong summer season with high passenger demand levels.

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.

WHO Calls for Travelers to Wear Masks on Long-haul Flights as New Covid-19 Variant Emerges

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to re-instate mask-wearing rules on long-haul flights and in high-risk situations.

Athens Airport: 2022 Passenger Traffic 11% Shy of 2019 Levels

The year 2022 ended with Athens International Airport’s passenger traffic amounting to some 22.7 million passengers, behind 2019 levels by 11.1%.

WHO Sees Limited Impact in Europe of China Covid-19 Surge

The World Health Organization (WHO) does not expect the surge in Covid-19 cases in China to affect Europe.

Greece to Require Passengers from China to Take Preflight Covid Test

Greece will require passengers from China to take preflight Covid test and wear masks on board flights.  

EU States Agree to Pre-Departure Covid-19 Testing for China Travelers

The EU has agreed to introduce pre-departure Covid-19 testing on all arrivals from China, following a surge of the pandemic in the Asian country.

German Pensioners Keen on Buying Property in Greece

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

Greece May Consider Measures as Travel Begins from China

Greece may consider Covid measures for travelers from China if situation becomes critical, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Occupancy Slowdown in H1 2023

Greek hoteliers are expecting occupancy levels to drop in H1 2023, according to the European Accommodation Barometer carried out by Statista.