Industry sectors

Airlines and cruise companies are looking to Greece this summer in hopes of covering ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Development procedures for Greece’s 23 regional airports have kicked off starting with Kalamata, according to the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) saw increasing interest from countries of the Middle East for travel to Greek destinations during the Arabian Travel Market 2021 event.

Despite the UK allowing international travel to 12 ‘green listed’ destinations, rules concerning ‘amber list’ territories, which includes Greece and Spain, are vague.

EU member states failed on Tuesday to reach an agreement on regulations to govern the EU Covid-19 Certificate, which is expected to facilitate travel.

Senior executives of leading international cruise lines will participate in the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2021 that will take place online on May 25.

The Ammon Zeus Luxury Beach Hotel is inviting Greek and international travelers to its renovated premises in the area of Kallithea in Halkidiki.

Mykonos Yachting, a Greek company that specializes in yacht charters, has resumed operations and is offering travelers upscale experiences in the waters of the Cycladic islands.

Modus & Amplio, a Greek hospitality management and consulting company, is reopening its partner hotels in Greece in time for the summer season.

The Casa Lucia, a hospitality complex consisting of eight restored traditional cottages, is welcoming guests to the renowned Greek island of Corfu.

Pressure by British travel and aviation stakeholders is mounting on UK authorities to reverse Greece’s exclusion from the country’s ‘green’ travel list.

Greek authorities are leaving open the possibility of ordering local lockdowns should Covid-19 incidents rise anywhere across Greece.

Greek airports recorded a slight increase of 1.75% in the number of international arrivals in April this year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

The Greek capital’s historic Titania Hotel is preparing to reopen its doors and welcome its first summer guests to Athens.

Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas is ready to reopen its properties on the popular island of Mykonos in Greece.

The Selina Centavrus Pelion hotel has reopened its doors in the traditional village of Makrinitsa, also known as the “Balcony of Mount Pelion”, offering amazing views.

The five-star Sea Side Resort & Spa, a member of the Orfanakis Group, has reopened its doors and is accommodating guests on the island of Crete.

Greece has a leading role in restarting tourism in Europe and is paving the way for safe travel, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The Greek government plans to channel more than 400 million euros into the tourism industry to help it recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

The Greek government has announced health protocols for the organization of events and conferences in the Covid-19 era.