Covid-19

In an attempt to boost domestic travel, Greece is increasing the social tourism subsidy this year, covering for the first time ferry fares for eligible recipients.

Key to effectively addressing the Covid-19 pandemic is finding a vaccine that will be accessible to all, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides says.

Covid-19 brought an abrupt halt to strong momentum in Greece’s MICE industry, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Referring to 2020 as “the worst year in the history of aviation”, IATA expects the airline industry to lose $84.3 billion due to the Covid-19 crisis.

The Metaxa Hospitality Group will open all of its hotels located on the islands of Crete and Santorini in July.

AKS Hotels, a leading Greek hospitality group, is excited to announce the reopening of its award-winning hotels in the East Peloponnese.

The Ammon Zeus Hotel in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is opening its doors on July 1 and assures that it will meet the expectations of guests for hygiene, cleanliness and safety …

VLM Travel on Andros has announced the reopening of Erato Apartments, Villa Bagia and Katerina Beach Rooms as of June 19.

Following Covid-19 violations and a rise in cases, Greek authorities said that there is a plan for “local lockdowns” in the event of increased coronavirus incidents.

Greece will open its borders to flights from June 15 in accordance to all public health safety measures, says Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias.

Cyprus has re-opened to tourists, easing further its Covid-19 restrictions and launching its user-friendly Cyprus Flight Pass platform to facilitate travel.

The UNWTO has announced its new vision for global tourism – growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity – through its One Planet Sustainable Tourism …

The WTTC has given global destinations its “Safe Travels” stamp for adopting its private sector health and safety protocols for travel and tourism.

Greece will be the partner country of the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2021 in Helsinki, the largest travel fair in the Nordic countries that is scheduled to take place in …

WTM London has announced that it will be open for “business as usual” at ExCeL during November 2-4, 2020.

The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat in the Peloponnese is getting ready to welcome guests for the 2020 season as of June 26.

Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection will open its doors on July 1 with new health and service practices, welcoming visitors to a stress-free luxury vacation experience.

Kos’ five-star Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Center & Spa has announced its opening on July 1 for the 2020 summer season.

The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event to take place on the island Evia, has been rescheduled for September 4-6.

Restaurants, bars, and cafés in Greece have opened their indoor areas for customers, after keeping them closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.