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Thousands of Greeks Take Advantage of ‘Tourism for All’ Discount Vacation Program

A number of destinations in Greece this summer welcomed thousands of Greeks that took advantage of the Tourism Ministry’s holiday subsidy program ‘Tourism for All’.

Greek Tourism Shows Recovery but Dangers Still Lurk, Says Report

Greek tourism recovered significantly in summer 2021 but the Covid-19 risk still remains, as well as future negative effects of wildfires, according to Alpha Bank.

July International Passenger Traffic Sees Boost, but Well Below pre-Covid Levels

Both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below pre-Covid levels.

IATA Calls for EU States to Sort ‘Mess’ of Confusing Covid-19 Travel Rules

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning that free movement within Europe is being compromised by the failure of EU member states to harmonize Covid-19 entry regulations.

STR: Travelers Choose Smaller Types of Accommodation in Summer 2021

Smaller types of accommodation attracted the interest of travelers this summer, as consumers continued to adapt to living in a Covid-19 world, STR said.

Hotel Prices in Greece Exceed Pre-pandemic Levels, Says Study

Hotel prices in Greece significantly increased during July-August 2021, compared to the average prices of 2019, says an analysis by Mabrian Technologies.

South Aegean Hotel Occupancy Reaches Up to 85% in August

The occupancy rate of hotels in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese reached up to 85 percent in August, according to ITEP data.

Confusion Over Covid-19 Vaccine Certificates Could Hamper Travel Recovery, says GlobalData

The lack of an internationally recognized Covid-19 vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about restrictions, says GlobalData.

Greece Residency Program Attracting More Global Investors

All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by Astons.

South Aegean Islands Playing Big Part in Greece’s 2021 Tourism Success

The South Aegean islands are playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Santorini, Mykonos, Crete Among Top 10 Beach Destinations for Wealthy Investors

The Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are among the Top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors, according to the Nomad Beach Index 2021.

NBG: Tourism – Consumption to Bolster Greek Economy in Q2

Tourism and consumption are set to drive Greece’s GDP up by a rate of 13% in the 2nd quarter of the year, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Crete Expecting August Tourism at Full Capacity

Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, with August occupancy levels reaching almost 100 percent.

Online Searches for Travel to Athens Increase in Summer, Says Survey

Online searches for accommodation in Athens picked up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by Tourix.

Santorini Among Top Rated Locations for Airbnb Stays

Santorini is among the top 25 highest rated locations for Airbnb bookings, according to a list presented by Big 7 Travel and assessed by Money.co.uk.