Covid-19

Greece’s tourism minister will be in the US over the next few days as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of the country’s official opening to tourists in May.

The UNWTO and IATA launched a Destination Tracker, a new tool that provides up-to-date information on Covid-19 restrictions and requirements of airlines and destinations, allowing tourists to make informed choices.

Greeks will celebrate Easter for a second time at home this year, with measures aimed at ensuring a better, freer summer.

Five new support measures have been announced to relieve Greek households and reignite the economy in the aftermath of Covid-19.

The Digital Green Certificate, aimed at enabling travel across the EU, is expected to enter into force in June or early July, according to EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders.

The majority of Greek hotels are expected to open in the second half of June, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Kālesma Mykonos, a newcomer to the world-famous Greek island, is ready to pamper its first guests with the finest hospitality from May 20.

Greece will not lift Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for the upcoming Easter holiday, keeping the rule that bans travel between regions in place until May 15.

The US State Department is urging Americans to reconsider all travel abroad, after updating its travel advisories, including its notice for Greece.

Fresh funding for a wide range of Greek businesses, including tourism enterprises, will be announced soon, according to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his confidence that Greece will return to normalcy in the aftermath of Covid-19 with the restart of economic activity in May.

The iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, is ready to welcome its guests as of June 1, offering a series of new and upgraded experiences.

Balance, safety, and respect of travelers’ needs are the focus of Greece’s progressive plan to open to tourists on May 14 in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Greek tourism sector employees are expected to be next in line for Covid-19 vaccination once all people belonging to vulnerable groups receive the jab.

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take measures that will facilitate road travel and ensure safe admission into the country.

With summer approaching, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is calling on EU authorities to speed up the process for the launch of a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate travel.

Greece has lifted quarantine restrictions for travelers from the EU and five other countries who have been fully vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19.

Road travelers can enter Greece through two border points, as long as they provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test result.

Greek authorities are not ready to lift Covid-19 lockdown measures, which would, among others, allow inter-regional travel.

Workers in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.