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Tourism Minister: 2022 Bookings for Greece Up in January Over Pre-Pandemic 2019

With Greece’s early booking levels in January up 30% over the same month in pre-pandemic 2019, the Tourism Ministry expects a considerable increase for the months ahead.

Posted On 15 Feb 2022

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Greece in Top 10 Preferred Destinations by Travel-ready Europeans

Greece is fifth among the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey released by ETC.

Posted On 11 Feb 2022

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Greece Sees Investment Boom in Luxury Resorts and Branded Hotels

A good number of local and international players are investing in Greece’s hospitality sector with plans to open luxury resorts and branded hotels.

Posted On 11 Feb 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

EU Commission: Tourist Flows Lift Greece Economy in 2021

Healthier tourist flows to Greece over the summer helped the Greek economy reclaim a significant part of Covid-19-induced losses, according to the European Commission.

Posted On 10 Feb 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Eurostat: Tourism Sector an Important Player in EU Labor Market

The tourism sector is traditionally an important player in the European Union’s labor market, offering opportunities to a diverse workforce, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.

Posted On 10 Feb 2022

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Pick Up at End of 2021

Tourism flows to Thessaloniki, Greece, picked up in 2021 with the number of overnight stays increasing by 50.63% over 2020, according to the city’s hotels association.

Posted On 09 Feb 2022

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German, UK and US Tourists Top Spenders in Greece Before Covid-19

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US were the top spenders in pre-pandemic 2019, according to a report by SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Posted On 08 Feb 2022

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Greece is 3rd Most Desirable European Destination for Travel in 2022, Says Accor

Greece is the third most desirable European destination for travel in 2022 for people from the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Russia, says a study by Accor.

Posted On 04 Feb 2022

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Covid-19 Pushing Greek Hoteliers to Despair, Aid Needed

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is pushing Greek hoteliers to their limits, with hospitality professionals expecting 2022 to be one more challenging year.

Posted On 04 Feb 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

WTTC Sees Tourism Covering Lost Ground in 2022, Saving Jobs

The travel and tourism industry appears to be getting closer to recovery this year, according the findings of a new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 04 Feb 2022

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UK’s Evening Standard Reveals 20 Most Beautiful Greek Islands for Summer Holidays

The UK’s Evening Standard newspaper has published a list with 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season.

Posted On 03 Feb 2022

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‘Flex Travel’ a Priority for Travelers in 2022, Says Expedia

After two years of enduring a global pandemic, people value travel more than ever, ranking ‘flex travel’ at the top of their priorities for 2022, a new report by Expedia reveals.

Posted On 02 Feb 2022

, By GTP editing team

Climate Change Affects More than Half of Greeks’ Travel Decisions

All the more Greeks are taking climate change seriously with more than half taking it into consideration when planning a trip, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) study.

Posted On 01 Feb 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Sees High Investment Interest Through Golden Visa Program

The Greek Migration Ministry in 2021 recorded a significant increase in investment interest for real estate in Greece through the golden visa program.

Posted On 31 Jan 2022

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