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The Greek tourism sector is moving forward together, more united than ever, “in an unprecedented crisis”, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said.

Greece is among the countries that is intensively preparing for the return of tourists, following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to travel giant TUI.

The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to support the transport sectors of aviation, rail, maritime and road, which have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eurocontrol has released a recovery plan aiming to put European aviation back in the air once more, following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commuters in Athens will have to abide by new rules when traveling on public transportation, to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, will be introduced to people around the world via a new app to be designed and sponsored by Microsoft.

Two state-owned banks in South Korea will give up to 1.2 trillion won ($971 million) in liquidity to Korean Air Lines to support the company during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are asking all passengers to wear a mouth-nose cover onboard their flights as of Monday, May 4.

Mouzenidis Group will offer Russian and Ukrainian doctors, currently battling the Covid-19 pandemic, free holidays to Greece.

Les Roches has launched a competition that will enable one candidate globally to earn a full scholarship for the world-first Master’s in Hospitality Strategy and Digital Transformation.

Costa Navarino is preparing to welcome visitors to Messinia and offer an unforgettable experience, as soon as travel is allowed, TEMES Managing Director Stephanos Theodorides says.

“Digitalization has become a necessity with the Covid-19 crisis being a catalyzer of the digital transformation in the education world,” says Sommet Education CIO Eric Wyttynck.

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.

Lufthansa has announced the extension of its repatriation flight schedule until May 31 and the addition of a new Athens-Frankfurt route to its program.

The operation of year-round hotels in Greece will resume on June 1, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has announced.

SETE is cooperating with inspection bodies to draw up health protocols for the safe operation of tourism enterprises in Greece during the post-coronavirus period.