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Interview – Andreas Christodoulides: ‘Expanding in Greece is a Natural Step for Zela Aviation’

Andreas Christodoulides, chairman of Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation, gives us the latest on the company’s plans for expansion in Greece.

Gulf Air Celebrates 40 Years of Flights to Athens

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated its 40th anniversary of operations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Athens, Greece.

Interview – Juliette Losardo: ‘WTM London 2022 will be a Knowledge Center for the Tourism Sector’

With the WTM London coming back to its fully live, pre-pandemic format, this November, the exhibition's director, Juliette Losardo, gives us a sneak preview of what to expect.

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.

Celestyal Removes Covid-19 Vaccination, Recovery Certificate Rule for Cruises

Celestyal has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates for cruise passengers.

Summer 2022: Three Takeaways from Clio Muse Tours

With the 2022 summer period officially over, Clio Muse Tours shares three key takeaways from its experience, after two years of limitations and challenges due to Covid-19.

IATA: Global Air Travel Recovery on Track in August

Peak travel season ends on a high note in August, announced the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Planned Airline Seats to Greece Still Strong Into October

Greece’s post-Covid recovery is going strong according to planned seats on incoming flights for October, as indicated by INSETE’s recovery tracker.

Athens Airport Handles 17 Million Passengers in First Nine Months

Athens International Airport handled 17.3 million passengers in the first nine months of the year, falling 13.6% short of its total for January-September 2019.

‘Athens Full of Tourists’ as Greece Extends Tourism Season

Despite it being the end of September, Athens is still “full of tourists” from all over the world, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Global Tourism Picking Up Pace but Still Behind 2019

International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022.

Swedish Market Shows High Demand for Greece this Fall

The Swedish market will be supporting Greek tourism into autumn with a particular interest in sports-related holidays, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

IATA Chief Expects Airplane Ticket Prices to Increase

Soaring fuel costs, sustainability requirements and poor financial condition of airline companies may inevitably lead to higher ticket fares, according to IATA Director General Willie Walsh.

Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to the Greek media.

ACI Europe: Airports in Greece Achieve Full Recovery in July

Airports in Greece have recouped Covid-19 losses fully recovering in July as EU passenger traffic doubles year on year, according to ACI Europe.

Greece Opens New Covid-19 Booster Shot Vaccinations

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

August Traffic Shoots Up at Regional Airports in Greece

Traffic through 14 regional airports in Greece surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels in August by 9.4% to 5.99 million passengers compared to 5.48 million in the same month in 2019.

Investing in Brand Name ‘Greece’ Key for Future of Tourism, Say Experts

Investing in Greece’s strong reputation as a leading tourist destination is key for the future of the tourism sector into the new era, according to experts.