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Greece’s Tourism Receipts in May Suffer Covid-19 Blow

Due to the coronavirus crisis, Greece's travel receipts in May plummeted by 99.2% to 13 million euros from 1.56 billion euros during the same month last year.

Greek Tourism Gains Buzz on Chinese Social Media

Greek tourism recently gained buzz on Chinese social media through the online campaign #Thinkingofyou.

Greece is Number One in Europe for Secluded Beaches, Says Survey

Greece is home to more secluded beaches than anywhere in Europe, according to a survey by UK online travel agency loveholidays.

Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort Opens its Private Peninsula on Crete

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort has opened its doors to welcome travelers from all over the world to its luxury premises on Crete.

‘Vivere a Plakes’ is Welcoming Experiential Travelers to Milos

The Vivere a Plakes apartment hotel on Milos has opened its doors and is welcoming Greek and international travelers that search for experiential holidays.

City Unity College: Online Virtual Open Day for Hospitality & Tourism Studies

The Athens-based City Unity College on July 27 will host its first Online Virtual Open Day to present the programs of Hospitality & Tourism Studies offered by Swiss Alpine Center and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Greece Presents Data on Positive Covid-19 Cases from Inbound Travel

Greek authorities have conducted 127,900 Covid-19 tests since July 1, when Greece opened its borders to tourists, recording 295 confirmed cases in travelers.

PM: Greece Gets €70bn in EU Covid-19 Recovery Funding

Greece secured at least €70 billion in funds to address the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic from an EU recovery plan of €750 billion agreed on in Brussels.

New Tourism Campaign Launches for South Aegean Islands

The South Aegean Region has launched a new digital campaign to promote the Greek islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to European source markets.

Cyclades – Dodecanese Isles Winning Over Tourists After Covid-19

Between July 1-16, five Greek islands welcomed a total of 682 international flights and 89,560 travelers, according to data provided by the South Aegean Region.

Greece in Top 5 Most Searched Quarantine-free Destinations for Brits

Greece is among the top five most searched for quarantine-free destinations for British travelers, according to data provided by ESTA.

Greece’s AEGEAN Says Flight Activity Picking Up

Flight capacity for AEGEAN began to pick up gradually in June and July, paving the way for August, but is expected to remain significantly lower than usual.

Airbnb’s New Enhanced Cleaning Protocol Available for Greek Rentals

Greek Airbnb hosts can now enroll their listings in the platform’s Enhanced Cleaning Protocol to support safer travel in the post-Covid-19 era.

Sommet Education: New Bachelor Students Can Start First Semester Remotely

Sommet Education is offering new Bachelor students the option to participate in a “phygital” academic program that combines digital experiences with physical ones.

Greece Announces Additional Covid-19 Border Measures

Greek authorities have announced additional Covid-19 measures at Greece's borders in view of rising arrivals by land.

IOBE: Covid-19 Sends Greece Tourism Revenue Downward

Covid-19 is expected to lead to a 20% reduction in Greece's tourism revenue this year, compared to 18-19 billion euros in 2019, says IOBE.

Radisson Blu to Make its Debut on Santorini

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced that it will bring a new resort to the popular island of Santorini in Greece.

Zeus International Earns ‘Fastest Growing’ Title for 2020

Zeus International was honored as one of Greece’s fastest growing companies for 2020 at the annual "Diamonds of the Greek Economy” awards.

‘Hola’ Flamenco Festival 2020 to Bring Greek and Spanish Cultures Together

The “Hola” Flamenco Festival 2020 will take place in Athens on August 1, aiming to connect Greek and Spanish cultures.

Greek Hoteliers Demand Unified Covid-19 Approach

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.