Tour operator offers optimism

The activity of leading German tour operator TUI in Greece could, under certain conditions, more than double this year compared to 2020, sources from the travel group tell Kathimerini. They explain that plans for 2021 provide for the utilization of 80% of available capacity in Greece compared to the record year of 2019, which is used as a yardstick.

It will also depend on the course of the pandemic and the vaccinations, but barring any nasty surprises, the season could begin from June if not earlier, company sources from Germany tell Kathimerini.

A key dimension is the seating availability airlines will offer on flights to Greece, which remains unclear; this may well be the most important matter after the health dimension, because even if there is increased demand, it will be of no use if there is no means of transport to satisfy it.

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