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Greece at the Top of Traveler Wish Lists After Covid-19

Greece is one of three Mediterranean destinations at the top of travelers’ wish lists once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to tourism consultants Horwath HTL.

Posted On 25 Jun 2020

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Airlines Exclude Some Greek Islands from Flight Schedules

European airline companies appear to have excluded a number of Greek islands from their updated flight schedules, which could impact local economies reliant on tourism.

Posted On 24 Jun 2020

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Europe Leads Restart of Tourism post-Covid-19

Twenty-two percent of all tourism destinations worldwide have started to ease travel restrictions, with Europe leading the way, according to research by the UNWTO.

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

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Survey: Only 40% of Greeks Feel Safe to Fly

Only 40 percent of Greeks feel safe to fly in the post-COVID-19 era, according to a survey released by research firm ProRata.

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

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PwC: Economic Impact of Covid-19 Key Concern for Top Execs

Top executives worldwide are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and fear a second wave of the virus, according to a PwC survey.

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

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Greek Tourism Receipts Plunge After Covid-19 Lockdowns

Greek tourism receipts and incoming traffic took a hard hit in April after Covid-19 brought global travel to a standstill.

Posted On 22 Jun 2020

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Greece Among Countries Still Slow to Regulate Short-term Rentals

Greece is among a handful of countries in the European Union that has not legislated on short-term rental practices, according to a survey by EY.

Posted On 22 Jun 2020

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Google: Online Searches for Greek Destinations Double Globally

Online searches for Greek destinations on Google has doubled worldwide, showing the strong interest of potential holidaymakers for the country.

Posted On 19 Jun 2020

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

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Acropolis Museum’s Annual Performance Positive Despite Covid-19

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, welcomed a total of 1,283,125 visitors from June 2019 to May 2020 despite its forced closure on March 14 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Posted On 19 Jun 2020

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EY: Estimated Tourism Losses for Greece at €10bn due to Covid-19

Covid-19 is estimated at costing the Greek tourism sector some 10 billion euros in 2020, according to the latest report by Ernst & Young (EY).

Posted On 18 Jun 2020

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OECD Revises Covid-19 Outlook for Greece

OECD revised its previous forecast for Greece, regarding the impact of Covid-19, estimating that the country’s economy will contract at a smaller rate this year compared to the eurozone average.

Posted On 18 Jun 2020

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Road Tourism to Greece Generates €1.8bn in 2019

Incoming road tourism from Greece’s neighboring countries accounted for 9.6 million arrivals and 1.8 billion euros in revenue in 2019, according to a study by INSETE.

Posted On 18 Jun 2020

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Air Travel: Consumers Still Wary About Flying but Industry Experts Positive

Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, but travelers appear to be fearful of getting on planes.

Posted On 18 Jun 2020

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Greek Shop Owners in Tourist Areas Need Business Boost, Says Traders Body

Greek shop owners, operating businesses in tourist areas, are calling on the government to introduce financial support measures in the post-Covid-19 era.

Posted On 15 Jun 2020

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