Covid-19

Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times, particularly in public spaces, in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is asking for concrete actions so that the tourism value chain can continue to operate after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Lufthansa has announced the extension of its repatriation flight schedule until May 31 and the addition of a new Athens-Frankfurt route to its program.

Tripadvisor has announced a workforce reduction that will impact more than 900 employees, due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on its business.

The island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, has dedicated a short video to Greece’s frontline health professionals that are managing the Covid-19 health crisis.

A virtual sailing championship event, organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club, managed to raise 8,000 euros to support Greece’s fight against Covid-19.

Επιστολή προς τους αρμόδιους υπουργούς έστειλε ο Σύλλογος Οικονομίας Διαμοιρασμού σχετικά με τα πρωτόκολλα ασφαλείας στα καταλύματα βραχυχρόνιας μίσθωσης και τα αιτήματα για την ανακούφιση των ιδιοκτητών-διαχειριστών.

The Greek government, as of May 4, will begin to ease the restrictions that were taken to halt the spread of Covid-19 in Greece.

The operation of year-round hotels in Greece will resume on June 1, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has announced.

GTP Headlines provides a collection of some of the most important Covid-19 measures taken in Greece, which have been formally adopted by legislative acts in the Hellenic Parliament.

The tourism federations of the private sectors of Germany, Greece, Italy and Norway have called for an EU health protocol for the entire travel and tourism value-added chain.

Summer holidays after the Covid-19 pandemic can be possible as long as vacationers keep safe distances and follow basic hygiene rules, says health expert Nikolaos Sipsas.

SETE is cooperating with inspection bodies to draw up health protocols for the safe operation of tourism enterprises in Greece during the post-coronavirus period.

Greece and Switzerland are showing an uptick in intra-European travel intent, as countries in Europe begin to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions, according to a study by Sojern.

Coordinated EU actions for the restart of air transport, including a unified border decision, are essential for tourism’s recovery, says Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Militiadis Varvitsiotis.

IATA has called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek island of Skopelos has unveiled a new logo and brochure to promote a fresh concept of the island’s tourism product.

Hilton has launched its new “CleanStay” program that aims to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness in all the Hilton properties around the world.

Airbnb has launched its Enhanced Cleaning Initiative, which includes the first overarching standardized protocol for cleaning and sanitization in the home-sharing industry.

Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by disruptions due to Covid-19.