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Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this season.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is aiming for the opening of the Greek tourism season in July to boost the sector in August, the country’s most strongest month of the …

Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals.

Greece is urging EU lawmakers to come up with a common plan for transport that will restart flights and ensure risk-free travel in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Greece has extended its ban concerning the arrival of private pleasure boats in its ports, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Greece, Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that they have managed to successfully contain the spread of Covid-19.

The Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the F&B industry to operate outdoors, aiming to get the market going as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are awaiting for health guidelines to welcome incoming visitors expected to arrive by road in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Costa Nostrum has announced its proposals for the establishment of a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of beaches across Greece.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures needed for when it reopens on May 18.

Greece has entered the first stage of easing the lockdown it imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greece intends to support tourism and exports, two of its top sectors that are suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek tourism’s recovery in the aftermath of Covid-19 is dependent on uniform health protocols that will define the terms of hotel and tourism-related business operations, says SETE.

Making travelers to Greece feel safe and secure is of vital importance, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC Radio.

Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of Covid-19 containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public on May 18.

Greece will soon announce health regulations for hotels to follow in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, the Greek tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, told Bloomberg.

Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times, particularly in public spaces, in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is asking for concrete actions so that the tourism value chain can continue to operate after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Coordinated EU actions for the restart of air transport, including a unified border decision, are essential for tourism’s recovery, says Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Militiadis Varvitsiotis.