Greek tourism is reaching 2019 levels according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, who also confirmed that Greece received more than 2 million tourists in July and August.
The number of visitors to Greece’s museums dropped by 89.4% between January and April, compared to the same period last year, said the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.
Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases.
Greece stands to gain significantly if it manages to tap into third age tourism which will create parallel products and contribute to local and the overall economy, according to diaNEOsis.
The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.
Greece’s tourism sector is leading the way in Europe covering lost ground despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to global travel data provider OAG.
The rise in Covid-19 cases in Greece over the past few weeks cannot be attributed to inbound travelers, says infectious disease expert Charalambos Gogos.
Greece’s coastal shipping sector suffered a blow in the last year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with the renewal of its fleet being an urgent priority.
