"It is obvious that Greece has exceeded all expectations in terms of its tourism product for 2022. The country is the ultimate summer destination - and not only - for every traveler as it offers unique experiences to those who visit it." This is emphasized, among others, by the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, who pointed out that despite the great adversities caused by the war in Europe, the energy crisis, inflation, high prices, the pandemic, Greek-Turkish relations, etc., Greece has survived.

Scopes Ratings believes Greece (BB+/Stable) has staged a strong recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Last month, the agency revised up the 2022 growth forecast to 4.9% from an 4.6% estimate at the start of the year – the economy grew 8.3% last year – though Scopes revised down our 2023 forecast to 2.1% from 2.5%.

Last year North Evia was tested by ravaging wildfires, but this year it has started to welcome tourists, leaving bad times behind. Northern Evia, with the help mainly of the local government but also of collective tourist organizations and the private tourism and food service sector is trying to literally be reborn, from its ashes. So far the support from the Ministry of Tourism is still on its way. Nature is also busy mending the wounds, as already it has sown a green carpet speckled with wildflowers along the charred remains of what until last year was a verdant forest.