Greece’s performance was significantly better, as inbound travel traffic decreased by 11.2% compared to 2019, to 27.8 million travellers, compared to 31.3 million travellers in 2019.

Greece is taking a leading role globally in the restart of MICE tourism with its health protocols and best practices, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece has been preparing to enjoy the benefits of an increased tourist influx this summer, however, the inevitable consequences of the Russian invasion in Ukraine are already being felt.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to revise COVID-19 health protocols and facilitate travel ahead of the tourism season ensuring the country keeps its competitive edge.