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Study: Senior Tourism is a €13.6bn Opportunity for Greece

If properly developed, senior tourism could contribute 13.6 billion euros to Greece’s economy and generate 173,000 jobs in five years, a study by diaNEOsis says.

Posted On 03 Dec 2021

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Greece: Hotel Booking Demand to Hit 20-year High in 2022, Says Eurobank

Demand for hotel bookings in Greece is expected to hit a 20-year high in 2022, according to data presented by Eurobank.

Posted On 01 Dec 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greece Missing Out on Recreational Luxury Boat Market, Study Shows

Research and policy institute diaNEOsis has proposed a strategy for the utilization of Greece’s marinas and tourist ports.

Posted On 30 Nov 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Posted On 30 Nov 2021

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Phocuswright: European Travelers Already Planning Future Trips – Good News for Greece

Phocuswright’s latest survey shows that European consumers have returned to travel and want much of what Greece has to offer as a destination.

Posted On 29 Nov 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

New Covid-19 Surges Keep Travel Restrictions in Place

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism, according to the UNWTO.

Posted On 26 Nov 2021

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Ioannina Sets New Tourism Priorities on Back of Strong Winter Bookings

With hotel occupancy levels in Ioannina at 70% in November, local authorities have plans to further establish the city as a strong Greek tourist destination.

Posted On 26 Nov 2021

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Commission: Tourism Helping Greece Economic Recovery

Greece’s recovery is gaining traction driven in large part by the tourism sector, the European Commission said in its 12th enhanced surveillance report.

Posted On 25 Nov 2021

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Poll: More Britons in Favor of Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

The Parthenon Marbles belong to Greece and should be returned to their rightful owners, says 59% of UK residents in a recent YouGov poll.

Posted On 25 Nov 2021

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Business Travel to Recover Sooner than Expected, Says GBTA

Business travel is expected to recover in 2024, a year sooner than previously forecast, according to the latest outlook index of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Posted On 24 Nov 2021

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Budget 2022: Tourism to Help Greece Meet Growth Goals

Greece has set its growth target for 2022 to 4.5 percent driven by a faster recovery this year as a result of strong tourist flows.

Posted On 23 Nov 2021

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Greek Hotels and Restaurants See Strong Upturn in Q3 Turnover

Hotels and restaurants in Greece saw turnover make a strong recovery in September and in the third quarter of the year compared to 2020.

Posted On 23 Nov 2021

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South Aegean Islands Winners in Greece’s Race for Tourism Recovery

The South Aegean islands, which include Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, broke all records this year attracting over 3 million visitors.

Posted On 23 Nov 2021

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Greece Sees Tourism Make Strong Comeback in First Nine Months of 2021

Greece saw travel receipts increase by 139.3% in the first nine months of the year, generated by the number of inbound travelers, according to BoG data.

Posted On 22 Nov 2021

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