Covid-19

Greek authorities have extended strict lockdown restrictions on two municipalities in West Attica, as well as in other areas in Greece, until January 6, 2021.

Greece will need to redesign its tourism strategy in order to address the Covid-19 impact and the subsequent new trends in travel and consumer behavior, according to a study by …

ECTAA has referred to Greece as an example of a country that restored consumer confidence and opened tourism up for business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s.

Greece has launched its Covid-19 vaccination process and released guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation.

Describing their situation as “tragic” due to the negative effects of Covid-19, Greek travel agents are requesting immediate government support.

The UNWTO is calling on governments to do more to help tourism’s restart and show that safe international travel is not only possible but also essential.

This year has been catastrophic for travel companies with turnover down to 20 percent compared to 2019, ECTAA, the European Travel Agent and Tour Operator Association, said in a review …

The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, CLIA says in its latest report.

In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New York City authorities have reinstalled 14-day quarantine measure for international visitors.

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.

Greece’s first vaccinations against the coronavirus were performed on December 27, in accordance with the country’s vaccination operation “Eleftheria”.

The additional Covid-19 lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica and the regional unit of Kozani have been extended by one week.

Greece will receive its first batch of EU-approved Covid-19 vaccines on Saturday, December 26, with vaccinations scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 27.

Greece’s 10-year tourism plan, which is currently under preparation, includes special strategies for the development of marinas and health tourism.

Greece needs to reposition its tourism product and improve connectivity in order to emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis, according to hospitality experts.

The Greek police will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces and on national highways throughout Greece during the holiday season.

“Athens will soon be ready to welcome its visitors again,” the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency has informed foreign media correspondents.

The nights spent in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece recorded a significant drop during January-September 2020, according to data by ELSTAT.

A 74.9 percent drop was recorded in the turnover of Greek travel agencies in the third quarter of 2020, normally considered high season for Greek tourism.