Covid-19

European hospitality professionals have voiced their grave concerns for the sector’s viability due to the resurgence of Covid-19 infection rates and lockdown measures.

Over 17,000 mask-wearing people passed through the doors of the Greek hospitality trade show Xenia 2021, eighteen months after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a delay.

Strong tourism performance helped Greece’s economy rebound in the third quarter of the year despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says ELSTAT.

The Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s debt support program.

Greek hoteliers are bracing themselves for a second pandemic winter with low occupancy numbers, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Tax free shopping in Greece did well this year achieving 77 percent in turnover in June-September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2019.

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on the European Commission to not shorten the validity of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC).

Traditional winter destinations in Greece are winning over domestic travelers this holiday season, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is now allowing travelers from Mexico to cross its borders and also extended all Covid-19 travel rules for international arrivals.

Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of December 6 will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.

The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance.

The Greek Health Ministry announced rules for the operation of Christmas theme parks, after confirming the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

The European Council has removed Jordan and Namibia from its list of safe third countries for non-essential travel into the EU.

Demand for hotel bookings in Greece is expected to hit a 20-year high in 2022, according to data presented by Eurobank.

The time has come for Greece to set up a framework that will regulate the operation of tourism trade activity, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging unvaccinated individuals aged 60 or over to avoid travel to “areas with community transmission” due to the spread of the Omicron variant of …

The European Commission has launched a new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for the cultural and creative sectors.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that all citizens 60 or over must be vaccinated or face a 100-euro monthly fine.

Greece is preparing a 10-year national tourism development strategy focused on high quality investments and sustainability, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias.