Covid-19

IATA has launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP) — an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks.

Prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, “Low Season Traveller” recently launched to offer travel experiences off-season for the first time.

The Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has opened its doors with the promise to offer a safe stay to the visitors of Greece’s northern port city.

Xanemo Sailing, based on Naxos, will resume operations on July 15 to once again offer unique sailing experiences and adventures to its customers.

Greek authorities are boosting security checks at ports and on board ferries across Greece to ensure Covid-19 safety precautions are being adhered to.

The first DMO in Greece will be representing Santorini, with the aim to develop the island’s long-term travel and tourism strategy.

Reaching an agreement on the Commission’s proposed coronavirus rescue fund dubbed “Next Generation EU”, topped the agenda of a recent EU leaders meeting.

More than 500 doctors have so far signed short-term contracts with seasonal and year-round hotels in Greece, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Cyprus Airways has announced flights from Larnaca, Cyprus, to five destinations in Greece, as well as to Switzerland and Israel for the summer of 2020.

The Polis Grand Hotel in Athens center has reopened its doors with the well-being of its guests as its top priority.

The luxury Liostasi Hotel & Suites, on the Greek island of Ios, is getting ready to open its doors and begin welcoming guests as of July 10.

Covid-19 is estimated at costing the Greek tourism sector some 10 billion euros in 2020, according to the latest report by Ernst & Young (EY).

Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, but travelers appear to be fearful of getting on planes.

Greece’s National Public Health Organization and the Safe Water Sports initiative have joined forces to strengthen safety policies and regulations with regard to recreation at sea.

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki has announced the suspension of operations for the 2020 season due to concerns regarding Covid-19.

Helios Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel company, has announced the opening of its properties in Greece in July.

Aria Hotels has opened its properties on mainland Greece and the islands for the 2020 summer season.

Ties between Greece and Israel have been further reinforced with the signing of cooperation agreements in the fields of tourism, cybersecurity and agriculture.

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.