COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece

Athens Airport and AEGEAN are among Europe’s first aviation companies to have signed up to EASA’s charter for the return to normal operations in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Greece has issued a set of guidelines for medical doctors cooperating with hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

AEGEAN has announced further adjustments to its domestic and international network for June, July and August 2020.

The properties of Grecotel Hotels & Resorts in Halkidiki, Athens and Alexandroupolis, as well as on the islands of Crete and Corfu, will open as of June 15.

Eiriana Luxury Suites on the Greek island of Milos has introduced a string of new safety and hygiene regulations and protocols that are sure to offer visitors a carefree stay.

A number of Greek hotels under the management of SWOT | Hospitality Management Company will reopen their doors as of July 1.

Greek coastal shipping vessels will now be able to transfer more passengers during their routes in Greece, the Maritime Ministry has announced.

Greece will open to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic with no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports.

Flights at Athens Airport are gradually increasing, according to Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Greek tourism professionals appear pessimistic about the flows of travelers in the months ahead, expecting a decline in demand of up to 51% in June and July.

ANEK Lines’ Elyros ferry has returned to the Piraeus–Crete route with daily departures from Piraeus and Chania.

The Hotel Metropol in Larissa has reopened its doors to guests, offering accommodation services in line with the health protocols announced by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece’s new tourism campaign will be presented on June 4 in Athens and in the presence of Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece will cover the cost of treatment for any tourists who test positive for Covid-19 during their visit to the country.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has announced the launch of an online platform to help its members properly follow the mandatory Covid-19 health protocols.

Volotea and Wizz Air have announced new routes connecting to some of the most popular destinations in Greece, according to Fraport Greece.

The Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Ave. Airport West hotel is ready to open its doors on June 9 and welcome visitors to the Greek capital.

Blue Air will resume scheduled flights from Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece to Larnaca in Cyprus as of June 21.

The Barceló Hydra Beach Resort will open on July 3, ready to offer its guests quality summer holidays in the town of Ermioni in the Peloponnese.

The Elektra Hotel & Spa, a four-star boutique hotel located in the city of Kalamata, has reopened following a light refurbishment of its public areas.