Covid-19

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended the rules for passengers of domestic flights traveling from the mainland to the islands.

The year ahead will be defined by last-minute bookings and diversification, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during a recent Economist conference held in Athens.

UK’s FCDO has reversed its previous guidance which advised against non-essential travel to Greece, paving the way for travel to all Greek territories, starting July 19.

Travel by road in Greece will not require a rapid test but the presentation of a negative Covid-19 self-test is highly recommended, said Greek authorities.

As of July 15, F&B businesses in Greece will be able to download a free app that will check whether health/vaccination info provided by customers is valid.

The Makarios Hotel has reopened its doors to provide its guests with unforgettable summer holidays on the island of Santorini.

Fully vaccinated British travelers, as of July 19, will not need to self-isolate when returning from amber list destinations, including Greece.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended travel restrictions for international flights landing in Greece until July 15.

Greek tourism professionals are once again revising downwards their projections for 2021 in view of an imminent fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece will re-examine curfews, local lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations and mask wearing as Covid-19 cases soar.

The Greek economy is expected to expand by 4.3 percent this year and 6 percent in 2022, the European Commission said.

The majority of Greek hoteliers expect the impact of Covid-19 to last, according to a nationwide study conducted by the Ionian University’s Tourism Department.

Greek authorities have announced a seated-only rule for F&B businesses after a sudden increase of coronavirus cases in the country.

British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be easing measures at home.

The Greek shipping ministry will be carrying out Covid-19 inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Trends Report reveals the dramatic impact of Covid-19 on travel and tourism around the world.

The Fiore di Candia boutique hotel is inviting travelers to explore the coastal area of Candia, near Nafplio in the Peloponnese.

The Greek Maritime Week, a multi-thematic event initially scheduled to take place in Pylos in September, has been postponed for 2022.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that mobile units would be set up at tourist destinations countrywide to accelerate vaccinations against Covid-19.

Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations without ruling out measures after a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant.