Covid-19

There is a “glimmer of hope” for EU tourism this summer, according to European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

Greeks are eagerly waiting for authorities to ease Covid-19 measures after Easter and allow non-essential movement into or out of municipalities and domestic travel.

The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts has announced that it will reopen for the 2021 season on May 14, which is the official date Greece is opening for tourism.

Lamway Hotel Management Group will open the Margo Beach Hotel in Mani, the Peloponnese, after adding the accommodation unit to its portfolio of partners.

Greek authorities have extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Greece.

The EU is set to re-open this summer to American tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Greece will channel 310 million euros in Recovery Funds into sustainable tourism development, diversified products, and boosting competitiveness.

Greece has further intensified Covid-19 checks at airports, ports, and highways in view of the upcoming Easter holiday on May 2.

Tourism revenue in Greece for the first two months of the year nosedived by 90 percent, according to provisional data by the Bank of Greece.

Tourism ministers joined together at the WTTC’s annual Global Summit 2021 and urged the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save travel.

IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 and says immediate priorities are restart plans, employment support and cost reduction.

Greece has lifted its quarantine requirement for travelers from 7 countries provided they have been vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19.

The updated health protocols that are to be applied this year in all accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of Covid-19 have been released.

Domestic travel in Greece during Easter and until May 10 is allowed only with documentation proving that movement is necessary for work, funeral, medical purposes, or child visitation rights.

EU countries have agreed on guidelines describing the main technical specifications for the implementation of the system for Digital Green Certificates.

Shopping malls and discount parks will open in Greece under COVID-secure guidelines as of April 24.

All public sector employees in Greece will have to take weekly self-tests for Covid-19, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

Greek restaurants, cafes and F&B services are set to open outdoors on May 3 after Orthodox Easter with protocols to be announced in the coming days.

Delta Air Lines will resume service to Athens, Greece, with two daily flights from New York-JFK and one from Atlanta.