COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece

Balance, safety, and respect of travelers’ needs are the focus of Greece’s progressive plan to open to tourists on May 14 in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Greek tourism sector employees are expected to be next in line for Covid-19 vaccination once all people belonging to vulnerable groups receive the jab.

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take measures that will facilitate road travel and ensure safe admission into the country.

The safe restart of air travel between Greece and Russia was among the main issues on the Greek tourism minister’s agenda during his Moscow visit.

TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year provided that travel restrictions are lifted between the two countries.

Greek hoteliers are hoping that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year with the help of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and health protocols.

Greece is said to be lifting its quarantine restrictions, under conditions, for travelers from specific countries in a first step to re-open for tourism.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is in Moscow laying the groundwork for Greece to welcome back tourists from Russia this year.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting hotels on six islands to offer their facilities for Covid-19 isolation purposes.

The updated Covid-19 health protocols that are to be applied in Greek hotels this season are expected to be officially released in the coming days.

The United States is one of the markets that Greece is eyeing to form a travel arrangement that will open up tourism between the two countries this year.

A number of issues relating to tourism were discussed in Athens between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and UK Under-Secretary of State Wendy Morton.

Tourists in Greece will comply with the same Covid-19 rules as residents, the country’s tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, has clarified.

Celestyal Cruises is speeding up procedures for the restart of sailings on May 29, aiming to provide its guests with carefree holidays to the Greek islands.

Norwegian Cruise Line is planning to restart operations this summer with sailings to the Caribbean and the Greek islands.

Greece has set up five lines of defence against Covid-19 in order to open for tourism safely this year.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el-Enany has praised the steps Greece is taking to open up for tourism in May.

The Ministry of Culture has announced the summer operating hours of archaeological sites and museums across Greece.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is in talks with leading airlines and tour operators to promote Greece’s tourism product to markets abroad.

The Guardian has selected 10 crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines that can offer travelers “a taste of true Greek culture”.