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Greece Aims to Attract Tourists from India, South Korea, Arab Countries

Greece is looking to enter new markets such as India, South Korea and the Arab countries, as part of its national strategy to strengthen the tourism sector.

Greek Tourism Businesses Covered by Extra Covid-19 Support

Greek authorities have set aside €80 million to support employees and businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including several tourism activities.

Greece Achieves Higher Traveler Spending in 2021, Sees Promising 2022 

Greece last year managed to achieve €600 in spending per traveler, which reflects the tourism sector’s resilience, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greek Ministries Set Agenda for Fishing Tourism Development

Greece’s ministries of tourism and agricultural development have added the promotion of fishing tourism on their priority list for 2022.

Unvaccinated People Over 60 in Greece to Pay Monthly Fine Starting January 17

Seniors over 60 in Greece who have not booked an appointment to get the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will have to pay a fine each month starting on January 17.

IATA: November Air Traffic Improves but Omicron May Lead to Slowdown

Global air travel managed to recover some lost ground in November but appears to be slowing down after that due to the onset of the Omicron variant.

PM: ‘Greek Tourism Will Emerge Stronger from the Pandemic’

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his confidence that Greece and its tourism industry will emerge stronger from the pandemic crisis.

Ministry Sees Sustainable Tourism Potential for Athens and Attica

Athens and Attica have great potential to evolve into sustainable tourism destinations linking culture with travel, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greek Travel Agencies Seek Extension of Covid-19 Relief Measures

Greek travel agencies are calling on the government to extend relief measures to June 2022 citing lack of professional activity and losses due to Covid-19.

Full Greece Cruise Recovery Expected in 2025

Cruise travel to Greece is expected to recoup 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2025, achieving a 35% improvement this year over 2021.

Greece Among Most Popular Tourism Destinations for UK Travelers in 2022

Greece is among the top 5 overseas destinations UK travelers plan to visit in 2022, according to ABTA.

New Covid-19 Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

Greek authorities have announced new measures for ferry travel to and from the islands and mainland Greece, in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greek Passport Remains Among World’s Most Powerful in 2022

The Greek passport remains among the most powerful in the world, ranking 7th on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.

UNWTO: Greece’s Effective Communication Won Over Tourists During Covid-19 Pandemic

Greece is among the countries that managed to effectively communicate Covid-19 protocols and open up to tourists during the pandemic, said the UNWTO.

Greece Tourism Minister Optimistic About 2022

Airlines have increased seats to Greek destinations for 2022 to 50% of pre-Covid levels, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, expressing his confidence that 2022 will be a good year.

Covid-19 Cripples Greece’s Food and Drink Industry

Greece’s food and drink operations are still trying to recover from Covid-19, which has led to a 50% decline in turnover in the 2020-2021 period.

Greece Can Achieve Pre-pandemic Tourism Levels in 2022, Says Central Bank

Greece can achieve pre-pandemic 2019 tourism levels in 2022 provided the sector diversifies its product and attracts more investments, says the Bank of Greece.

Study: Greek Airports Among Europe’s Least Affected by Covid-19 in 2021

Despite the Covid-19 crisis, Greek airports were among those in Europe that managed to post the fewest losses in 2021, according to Eurocontrol.

Greek PM: €400m to Aid Businesses, Households Hit with Energy Rises

Greece will grant 400 million euros in aid to households and businesses impacted by increasing energy costs, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.

More Shipping Companies Bet on Greece

More and more shipping companies are choosing to base their operations in Greece, which saw the number of ships registered on its national cadastre increase in 2021.