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Greek coast guard officials will continue coronavirus screening on board all ferries during the entire summer period.

Covid-19 is expected to lead to a 20% reduction in Greece’s tourism revenue this year, compared to 18-19 billion euros in 2019, says IOBE.

Greece has made it compulsory for all to wear face masks in certain indoor spaces to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Greek government has approved eight strategic investment projects in the tourism sector, which total to 1.1 billion euros.

The information and ticketing services of Greece’s intercity bus units – known as KTEL – are on their way to get a digital upgrade.

Three international public tenders have launched in Greece for the development of the ports of Alexandroupolis, Igoumenitsa and Kavala.

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced that it will bring a new resort to the popular island of Santorini in Greece.

Posidonia 2020, Greece’s prestigious biennial shipping exhibition, has been officially cancelled for this year due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zeus International was honored as one of Greece’s fastest growing companies for 2020 at the annual “Diamonds of the Greek Economy” awards.

The “Hola” Flamenco Festival 2020 will take place in Athens on August 1, aiming to connect Greek and Spanish cultures.

GHotels is a leading Greek hospitality group in Halkidiki with notable activity on Crete that offers a unique mix of services for all types of travel.

Greece may have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases but, according to government officials, a second nationwide lockdown will not be imposed.

Wearing face masks in supermarkets has become mandatory in Greece, according to a new joint ministerial decision.

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.

The EU has updated its initial list of countries for which member states can gradually begin to lift coronavirus travel restrictions.

The WTTC is calling for more consistent travel rules and Covid-19 advice by European countries to counter confusion by travellers and holidaymakers.

Greece will launch a campaign aimed at restoring the reputation of five Aegean islands that have suffered the massive influx of migrants and refugees in the last years.

Greece is set to benefit from an EU 2.2-billion-euro funding package aimed at jump-starting the economy through a series of transport projects.

ACI Europe has released its Guidelines for a Healthy Passenger Experience at Airports to support a safe and coordinated restart in aviation.

ACI EUROPE and EASA have joined forces to support the ongoing safe and secure recovery of aviation following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.