COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki recently presented the area’s tourism offerings and wine routes to Croatian tourism professionals.

Greece ranks fourth among the Top 5 destination choices for Europeans seeking to travel in the next six months, according to an ETC study.

Keeping Greece’s tourism economy going and ensuring the health of all involved (professionals, visitors and locals) are the top priorities for the Tourism Ministry.

TUI Cruises and the Greek authorities have confirmed that there are no cases of Covid-19 on board the Mein Schiff 6 ship.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has launched a new campaign to promote the rural side of Greece’s northern port city.

A Covid-19 scare on board TUI’s “Mein Schiff 6” cruise ship caused alarm after 12 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are priorities for Greece in 2021.

The tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki were recently presented to 40 German tourism professionals that took part in the FVW Workshop Greece 2020.

Greece’s tourism opening in July helped strengthen the country’s brand name and establish it internationally as a safe destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece’s opening of tourism in the post-Covid-19 era has been recognized by other countries as “successful”, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports.

Greece showed professionalism in opening tourism in the post-Covid-19 era, which was also noticed by visitors, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Crete’s Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in August saw its turnover rise compared to the same month in 2019, despite the Covid-19 health crisis.

IATA is calling on EU member states to adopt the proposals of the European Commission to better coordinate and communicate on travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are getting ready to host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis highlights the importance of Greece reopening its tourism market despite the difficult conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest protocols that focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism.

Most of Greece’s Covid-19 cases have resulted from non-compliance with health and safety regulations and not from inbound tourism, according to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece will open its borders to Russian citizens under certain conditions as of September 7, according to a government decision.

As the tourist season comes to a close and the Covid-19 effect lingers, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has tabled six proposals to help businesses survive.