Covid-19

Emirates and Etihad Airways are among the first airlines in the world to trial the IATA Travel Pass, a digital platform for Covid-19 testing and vaccine information.

Outgoing US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions on Europe and Brazil on January 26, may be reversed by Joe Biden once he takes office.

Turnover of the Greek hotel industry in 2020 dropped by 78% percent year-on-year to 1.83 billion euros, according to a new report by ITEP.

Greece’s proposal for an EU-wide coronavirus vaccination certificate to facilitate safe travel will be raised on January 21 during an EU leaders tele-conference.

After the reopening of shops, Greek authorities are considering the resumption of intra-regional travel and F&B services.

All international arrivals to the UK must now take a pre-departure Covid-19 test and self-isolate for 10 days.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will attend the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee’s first meeting of the year, which will take place in Madrid, Spain.

Greece has extended its temporary ban on non-essential domestic air travel until January 25.

Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls, along with a number of other businesses in the country, will reopen to the public on January 18 under new government rules.

Although Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls will reopen on January 18, the country’s 9pm-5am night curfew and movement via SMS system will remain in force.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Covid-19 relief measures, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, will be extended.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

IATA and the WTTC have welcomed the US and UK rule on pre-departure testing as a major step towards the return of international travel and reopening markets without quarantine.

Celestyal Cruises has announced its 2021 season resumption date and new dedicated terminal at Lavrion Port for its 3- and 4-night Iconic Aegean itineraries.

A Covid-19 vaccination certificate will not be required for travel to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

An EU plan for travel would ensure the free movement of people amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

The Greek Tourism Ministry reminds of the rules that are in force for hospitality, tourism and travel during Greece’s Covid-19 lockdown.

The updated colour-coded Covid-19 map of the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) shows that the only green areas in Europe are in Greece.

Greece’s Covid-19 committee is concerned about the rising coronavirus incidents, especially in the central sector of Athens.

All international travelers to the United States will have to present a negative Covid-19 test result to be allowed admission into the country as of January 26.