COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece

Greece is well prepared to address possible Covid-19 incidents but should increase testing on passengers from flights originating in high risk territories, say health experts.

Greek hoteliers are requesting that the Tourism Ministry clarifies the details involving the mandatory implementation of health protocols, citing the high cost involved.

Mastercard is offering its technology knowhow for the development of new tools that will support Greece’s efforts to restart its tourism sector.

Travel giant TUI in July is planning to begin offering packages for a variety of destinations including Greece.

The Region of Crete has launched a new tourism campaign inviting travelers to enjoy the authentic experiences the island is offering this summer.

The properties of Katikies on Mykonos and Santorini have launched operations for the summer season under a new brand identity and logo.

The five-star Kenshō Psarou resort on Mykonos is ready to open its doors and welcome its guests as of July 2.

The Vigla Hotel on Amorgos has undertaken all the necessary health and safety measures to open its doors on July 1 and welcome its guests.

Updated information on travel to Greece during June 15-30 and from July 1 onwards (entry requirements, Covid-19 testing and answers to FAQs).

Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Israeli counterpart, Asaf Zamir, have agreed to continue bilateral negotiations to strengthen tourism ties between Greece and Israel.

The staff of Makedonia Airport are welcoming international passengers to Thessaloniki with the tourism logo of the Greek northern city on their face masks.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens turns 11-years-old on Saturday, June 20, and will celebrate with reduced entry to all exhibition areas.

Seasonal hotels in Greece have opened their doors, as international flights to Athens and Thessaloniki restarted following the Covid-19 outbreak.

Greece on Monday, June 15, officially reopened to international travel and is now welcoming visitors, following three months of Covid-19 restrictions.

As Greece officially opened to travel on Monday, June 15, Athens International Airport (AIA) gave travelers a very warm welcome.

Greece’s “Tourism for All” social tourism program will give 250,000 Greeks the chance to take subsidized holidays in the country throughout the year.

Greek shop owners, operating businesses in tourist areas, are calling on the government to introduce financial support measures in the post-Covid-19 era.

Celestyal Cruises has announced popular but less crowded destinations in the Aegean sea and the East Med as part of its 2021-2022 cruise program.

The Athens Utopia Ermou hotel will reopen its doors on July 1 and operate under Greece’s health protocols.