Covid-19

All travelers entering Greece’s land borders as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test result.

Greece will impose new Covid-19 measures, which include cancelling the 85th TIF and the setting of a curfew for bars in destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini.

Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts.

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport.

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival.

The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31.

The US State Department has issued a new advisory for Greece urging its citizens to reconsider plans for travel due to increasing cases of Covid-19.

Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19.

A number of Greek islands saw “satisfying” tourist arrival numbers in July, with local authorities underlining that Greece continues to be on the minds of holidaymakers.

Aiming to attract European and Greek travelers, the Chania Chamber has launched a new campaign that features the city as an ideal destination for safe holidays.

The ultra-luxury hospitality complex of Cavo Mare is open and welcoming guests to its safe nine luxury villas on the island of ​​Zakynthos.

Emirates has deployed its iconic A380 aircraft to the international destinations of Amsterdam, Cairo, London, Paris and Guangzhou.

Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures against Covid-19, ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece.

Greece’s Covid-19 cases from incoming travel arrivals have remained at a low number since the country opened its gates to tourists.

All of Greece’s land border crossings will be closed overnight, with the exception of the country’s northern entry point with Bulgaria, Promachonas.

The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index.

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) may have picked up in July, following dramatic drops in June and May, but figures still remain below the respective 2019 levels.