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Greece Focusing on New Destinations to Extend Tourist Season

The Greek Tourism Ministry is bringing new destinations into the spotlight as part of its ongoing strategy to extend the tourist season beyond summer.

Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%.

Greek Health Minister Says Covid-19 Pandemic Still Not Over

The Greek Health Ministry is concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 expected in the coming months.

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.

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.

Greek Islands Win Share of 8-month Tourism Arrivals

The Greek islands, and particularly the Cyclades, which include favorites like Mykonos and Santorini, marked a 39.8% increase in tourist arrivals to 1.1 million in the January-August period.

‘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.

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.

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.

Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

Greece: Vouchers for Trips Canceled Due to Covid Valid Until Year-end

Greek authorities have extended the voucher period for canceled trips due to Covid-19 to December 31, 2022.

Greek Tourism Ministry Promotes Visits to Wineries, Breweries, Olive Mills

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a framework for tourist visits to Greece’s wineries, breweries, cheese factories and olive mills.

The World’s Rich are Picking Greece, Says Virtuoso

Greece is among the Top 5 countries in the world attracting luxury travelers who spend 20 times more than regular tourists, found a Virtuoso report.

Covid-19: Greece to Reconsider Face Mask Rule for Fall

Health experts are re-examining the possibility of bringing back mandatory face masks in Greece in view of an imminent wave of Covid-19 and potential new strains in the coming weeks.

Nearly 8 Million Tourists Visit Greece in First Half of Year

Nearly 8 million people chose to holiday in Greece in the first six months of the year, according to the latest data released by the Bank of Greece.

Minister Kikilias: Next Strategic Steps for Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is ready for the next phase of its strategy which will focus on attracting investments that will bring added value to the industry.