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Greek Tourism Industry Resilient Despite Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Greece’s tourism industry is resilient and will deal with the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war as it did with the Covid-19 crisis, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 10 Mar 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Takes More Actions to Ensure Accessible Destinations

Greece is taking more actions to make its tourism destinations accessible to people with disabilities.

Posted On 09 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greeks Join Ukraine Airbnb Support Initiative

The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to support people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine.

Posted On 09 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

ITB Berlin: Ukraine War Expected to Impact Tourism

Russia’s war activities in Ukraine and the inevitable repercussions are bound to impact the tourism industry, according to German Travel Association (DRV) President Norbert Fiebig.

Posted On 09 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Welcomes First Direct US Flight for 2022

Greece welcomed the first direct air connection from the US on March 8, officially kick-starting direct flights from American airports for the season.

Posted On 08 Mar 2022

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Italian Travelers Send Greece Encouraging Signs

Greek tourism professionals are seeing encouraging signs from Italy with more Italians either searching or already booking their holidays to Greece.

Posted On 08 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

EU Poll: Covid-19 Pandemic Behind Surge in Violence Against Women

The majority of women in the EU attribute a sharp rise in physical and emotional violence against females to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the figure in Greece reaching a massive 93%, according to a new Eurobarometer survey.

Posted On 08 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greek Hoteliers to Host, Offer Work to Ukrainian Refugees

Hoteliers in Greece are ready to open their hotels to host and provide employment to displaced Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion of the country, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Posted On 04 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Peloponnese Tourism Body Aims to Tap Into Argos – Nafplio Industrial Heritage

The Peloponnese Tourism Organization has plans to develop the industrial sites of the Argos and Nafplio areas, aiming to offer an alternative tourism form to visitors in Greece.

Posted On 04 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece to End PLF Requirement for Travelers

Travelers visiting Greece will no longer be required to fill in a PLF form, starting March 15.

Posted On 03 Mar 2022

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Study: Greek Hotels Found it Hard to Find Staff in 2021

Greek tourism enterprises found it hard to find employees to meet the demands of the tourism season in 2021, according to a report released by INSETE.

Posted On 03 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Leisure Travel Giant TUI Expects ‘No Impact’ of Sanctions on Business

TUI Group said that sanctions on the company’s shareholder, Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, will have no lasting impact on business.

Posted On 03 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Seeks Ways to Compensate for Russia-Ukraine Impact on Tourism

Greece tourism authorities are looking for ways to address the possible backlash on tourist inflows and revenues created by the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

Posted On 02 Mar 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Travel Agents Call for Actions to Cover Russian Market Losses

Greece’s association of travel agencies held a virtual meeting with ECTAA to discuss the impact of the Russian-Ukraine conflict on tourism.

Posted On 02 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Can Become World Yachting Leader

Greece can become a global leader in luxury yachting in 2022, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Secretary General George Vernicos.

Posted On 02 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team

Greece Opens 50,000 Tourism Jobs for Greek Expats and Ukrainian Refugees

In solidarity with Ukraine, Greece announced that it would open 50,000 jobs in tourism to Greek expatriates or to Ukrainian refugees.

Posted On 01 Mar 2022

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Yachting & Sailing Tourism a Top Priority for Greece

Greece aims to further develop yachting and sailing tourism through a series of actions that include modernizing marinas and upgrading infrastructure.

Posted On 01 Mar 2022

, By GTP editing team