Covid-19

Measures in Greece to curb the spread of the coronavirus are now imposed depending on the Covid-19 risk of each Greek regional unit.

The international MICE industry is undergoing major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and becoming more and more dependent on technology, says IAPCO President Ori Lahav.

Over half of the world’s shoppers are keen on returning to travel overseas despite Covid-19, says a survey by tax free shopping provider Global Blue.

Small and medium-sized businesses in the Attica Region, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros.

AQ Strategy, a new Greek strategic marketing firm, offers strategies for tourism and hospitality businesses to adjust to the ‘New Normal’.

Following the cancellation of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, organizers have decided to hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22.

Greece has introduced a risk-assessment map for citizens to track the spread of Covid-19 by regional unit and keep up to date on the latest safety restrictions.

Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health.

Flight-related transmission of the Covid-19 virus is 1 in 27 Million, according to research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere in Greece, as authorities are considering additional measures to address the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule aiming to rebuild its network to 124 destinations until the end of 2020.

Five Greek islands have been removed from the quarantine list for arrivals to England and placed on the “travel corridor” exempt list.

The UK government has created a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers.

Grecotel Larissa Imperial, a five-star hotel located in Larissa, central Greece, will reopen its doors on October 12, ready to offer safe hospitality experiences to guests.

Covid-19 lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes in Greek tourism, says the GNTO’s Dimitris Fragakis.

IATA is calling on governments to support the airline industry during the coming winter season, as the impact of Covid-19 has proven to be “deeper and longer”.

All CLIA members that operate cruise ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct pre-boarding Covid-19 tests to all.

Rising Covid-19 cases in the regional units of Ioannina and Kozani have prompted the Greek authorities to announce restrictive measures.

ACI World has designed 11 alternative measures to physical distancing in order to keep air passengers and staff safe and checkpoints moving when traffic increases.