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EU tourism ministers, via video conference, exchanged best practices and identified ways to enhance the support to the sector, which has been badly hit by the Covid-19 crisis.

Greece’s mobile service that grants permission to citizens for necessary movement during Covid-19 quarantine is highlighted by OECD as a best practice.

Greece is preparing to gradually open to travelers in July after health experts give the go-ahead, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told BBC News.

Greek consumer groups say that a voucher plan, drawn up to reimburse customers for canceled trips to Greece due to Covid-19, defies national and EU regulation.

Greek hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to resolve payment and booking issues that have arisen with tour operators in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided that a hotel constructed in the center of Athens, blocking the view to the Acropolis, will be required to demolish its two top floors.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos has referred to necessary requirements for Greek hotels to open and operate following their temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will donate 1 million euros to support Greece’s healthcare system in its battle against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

The WTTC is calling upon G20 tourism ministers to lead a united and coordinated recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector out of the Covid-19 crisis.

Post-coronavirus travel will be possible as long as hygiene measures and social distancing are strictly adhered, says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization will support seasonal workers in tourism who will not be hired this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Economic and safety concerns will delay the return of passengers to air travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says.

The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program that was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The UNWTO has called for governments to “go beyond words” and take action to safeguard the millions of tourism jobs under threat due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new marketing campaign, named #TogetherInTravel, aiming to stimulate the global tourism community.

The Greek Marinas Association (GMA) will donate 165 tablet computers to the Greek Education Ministry, aiming to enhance its remote learning programs.

Greece will begin to progressively ease Covid-19 restrictions as of April 27, says Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

The European Commission is not against vouchers as an alternative to cash refunds for canceled travel bookings due to Covid-19, but only if they are voluntary and secured against insolvency …

Ten coronavirus-hit US airlines have tentatively agreed to a 25-billion-dollar injection to help them meet payroll needs through to September.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the GNTO are exploring ways to redefine Greece’s tourism product so it can adapt to the new reality after the Covid-19 pandemic.