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As of June 12, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens will open its doors to welcome guests to the Athenian Riviera.

AEGEAN has announced enhanced health and safety measures on all its flights, in accordance with the new travel protocols and hygiene procedures for air transport.

Aqua Vista Hotels is gradually starting the operation of most of the hotel units in its portfolio, within the time frame set by the Greek government.

G & K Hotels, a new hotel management company, has entered the Greek hospitality market with the acquirement of the Fiore di Candia, a small boutique hotel near Nafplio.

Qatar Airways has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for its cabin crew while onboard, and a modified service that reduces interactions between passengers and crew.

The Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols to be applied by tourism companies and travel agencies offering road transport services in Greece.

Tourism operations in Greece, which will be implementing the new (Covid-19) health protocols, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, says a draft bill tabled in parliament.

Three new Athens metro stations along the Piraeus-bound blue line are set to open in July, according to the Greek Transport Ministry.

Elivi Skiathos, a luxury hotel located on the Greek island of Skiathos, is getting ready to open its doors for the summer season and welcome guests as of July 1.

ANEK Lines promises safe ferry travel on its Piraeus – Crete routes in accordance with the measures announced by Greek authorities for the post-Covid-19 period.

Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures, redefining safety and hygiene standards for passengers and crew on board and on the ground.

Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call, as the country prepares to open up to tourists from abroad on June 15.

EASA and ECDC have released the “COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol”, which includes guidelines for the safe restart of air transport in Europe.

Health experts warn that heat will not kill off Covid-19 and that Greece should be ready to deal with tourists possibly infected with the virus.

The Greek government will launch the “Syn-ergasia” employment support tool, aiming to protect jobs and keep companies hit by the Covid-19 pandemic above water.

Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced by the Greek government, referring to them as “a first step” to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis.

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

German leisure airline Condor, this summer will be flying from Germany to 14 popular holiday destinations in Greece.

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel is rolling out its new “Safety First” standard, aiming to boost hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.

The hotels Varos Village Boutique and the Varos Residences, located on the island of Lemnos, will open to guests on Juine 15 and promise a safe and relaxing stay.