Covid-19

The Greek government may take additional measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Greece, including rules on ferry travel in the country.

Emergency aid of up to $200 billion is required for airlines due to the evaporation of air travel demand caused by Covid-19, says IATA.

The WTTC is calling on all governments for immediate action to help ensure the survival of the travel and tourism sector, following the global spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jobs in the services sector, tourism, travel and retail are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus health crisis, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

The Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs is requesting to be included in Greece’s financial support program for businesses that have been hit by the Covid-1 pandemic.

Thousands of travelers are likely to face disruption and inconvenience after the United States said it was suspending all routine visa services due to Covid-19.

Airlines are requesting flexibility to offer rebookings or vouchers in place of refunds to passengers due to the Covid-19 situation.

The GNTO has launched a special section on its “Visitgreece” website informing the public on the measures applied in Greece to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Lufthansa Group is cutting 95 percent of capacity, temporarily parking 700 of its 763 aircraft, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Scoot is offering voucher refunds for the full value of bookings made on or before 15 March 2020 for travel up to 31 May 2020 with immediate effect.

Η Γενική Γραμματεία Πολιτικής Προστασίας δίνει απαντήσεις σε 22 χρήσιμες ερωτήσεις για όλα τα νέα μέτρα και τις ρυθμίσεις σχετικά με τον κορονοϊό.

A package of relief measures for all coronavirus-hit businesses in Greece – that includes the suspension of tax contribution payments – has been announced by the government.

Greece’s next set of measures to support the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will focus on the tourism sector.

The coronavirus outbreak is expected to have serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry, threatening thousands of jobs, according to the KEPE research center.

“By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow,” says the UNWTO in a message released to the world as the Covid-19 situation evolves.

Air cargo operations should be excluded from any Covid-19-related travel restrictions to ensure life-saving medical products can be transported without disruptions, says IATA.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will propose to his EU counterparts a plan to boost tourism demand as part of measures taken to safeguard the industry after the coronavirus health …

All cruise ships from any origin are restricted from entering Greek ports and disembarking passengers until April 15.

As Covid-19 has brought tourism to a standstill, European travel agents and tour operators are calling for a more flexible application of refund rules for package travel.

The European Commission has published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner amid the COVID-19 pandemic.