Covid-19

Hoteliers on Santorini are calling on the Greek government to set a specific date for the re-opening of tourism so travelers can plan ahead and book.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again will collaborate with national carrier AEGEAN to promote Greece to various markets in Europe.

Vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, says the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

As of this fall, guests at Allsun hotels will be required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate before check in.

Greek authorities have extended rules and restrictions for all international flights to Greece, as part of efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Areas in Greece that are considered “very high-risk” due to increased Covid-19 cases will now be indicated on the country’s risk-assessment map with the color ‘dark red’.

Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, are examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists.

International tourism and aviation bodies are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to include the restart of travel in the UK’s recovery plans, due to be outlined on February 22.

All of Greece’s regions are either labelled high or medium risk on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map.

The “Destination Greece. Health First” website, which includes all travelers need to know on Greece’s health protocols for tourism, is now available in six languages.

Talks are underway between Greece and the UK to explore how to facilitate travel between the two countries this year in the coronavirus-era.

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency is developing a new tourism strategy for the Greek capital based on sustainability practices.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Greece may be stabilizing, but Greek health experts are considering extending current lockdowns through to Easter.

Greek businesses ordered to shut down in 2020 due to Covid-19 lost more than one-third of their turnover, with the largest decrease recorded for accommodation enterprises.

The Greek island of Crete is winning over prospective travelers thanks to its effective management of the coronavirus pandemic.

The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations and the bilateral agreements to be signed with other countries, according to TTO President Voula Patoulidou.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis tells Bloomberg that – once announced – holders of vaccine certificates will be able to enter Greece without restrictions.

Locked up for months due to Covid-19 containment measures, Europeans are looking to go on vacation early this summer, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Austria, Denmark and Sweden are among the countries planning to introduce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

Greece this year will be open to all visitors holding either a negative molecular Covid-19 test or a vaccination certificate upon entry.