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ForwardKeys: Interest for Travel to Greece Picking Up in Q4

Travel demand for Greece seems to be picking up in Q4 with ticket bookings to Corfu, Kalamata, and Chania showing an increase, according to ForwardKeys.

Posted On 19 Aug 2020

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European Tourism Showing Very Slow Recovery, Says ETC

Despite most Covid-19 travel restrictions in Europe being lifted in mid-June, European tourism is showing a very slow recovery, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Posted On 19 Aug 2020

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Tourism is Not to Blame for Rise in Greece‘s Covid-19 Cases, Says Deputy Minister

Tourism is not responsible for the recent rise in Covid-19 cases recorded in Greece, according to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias.

Posted On 18 Aug 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

ELSTAT: Q2 Turnover Down 94.3% for Greek Accommodation Services

Hit hard by Covid-19, Greece’s accommodation services providers recorded a 94.3 percent drop in revenues in the second quarter of 2020.

Posted On 17 Aug 2020

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Greece Air Passenger Traffic Down by 74.3% in Jan-July 2020

Traffic through Greek airports dropped by 74.3%, due to Covid-19, in the first seven months of the year to 9 million passengers against 34.7 million in 2019.

Posted On 14 Aug 2020

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Air Passenger Numbers in Europe Expected to Drop by 60% in 2020, Says IATA

IATA expects air passenger numbers in Europe to fall by around 60 percent in 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 13 Aug 2020

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Covid-19: Greek Regional Airport Passenger Numbers Take a Dive

Greece’s regional airports are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as they handled 75.1% fewer passengers in July compared to the same month in 2019.

Posted On 12 Aug 2020

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XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Sailing Uncharted Waters

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

Posted On 10 Aug 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Islands See ‘Satisfying’ Tourist Numbers in July

A number of Greek islands saw "satisfying" tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers.

Posted On 07 Aug 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward

The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index.

Posted On 06 Aug 2020

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Air Passenger Numbers in Athens Tumble in July

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) may have picked up in July, following dramatic drops in June and May, but figures still remain below the respective 2019 levels.

Posted On 06 Aug 2020

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Report: Greek SMEs Feel the Covid-19 Effect

The outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted Greece’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as much as the economic crisis in 2009, says the National Bank of Greece.

Posted On 06 Aug 2020

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Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

Flight restrictions and government travel policies, including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures, are affecting travel trends, according to an analysis by ForwardKeys.

Posted On 06 Aug 2020

, By GTP editing team