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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, international travel restrictions and low demand have put Athens’ hospitality market on hold.

The regional unit of Arcadia and the municipality of Nafplio have both changed status on Greece’s Covid-19 color-coded risk-assessment map due to a rise in cases.

Vaccination certificates could positively affect the intention of people to travel, enhance safety and simplify procedures, according to the president of Athens’ hoteliers, Lambrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits.

Greece welcomed fewer tourists in 2020 – down by 76.5 percent – after the Covid-19 pandemic brought global travel to a halt.

Greece is calling on EU member states to agree and adopt the idea of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to facilitate travel.

Covid-19 measures and travel bans cost the Greek tourism sector 13.89 billion euros in 2020, according to the Bank of Greece.

Attica’s hotels in 2020 saw a revenue loss of 700 million euros after a severe drop of arrivals and occupancy rates due to Covid-19.

Non-essential international travel from England is not expected to re-open until May 17 at the earliest, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is urging airlines to fulfil their refund obligations.

The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

The island of Crete in Greece is among the current “front runner” destinations the Brits are booking to travel to in summer 2021, according to easyJet.

Greece’s priority is to make travel safe and easier, the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said during the Nueva Economia Forum organized by Spain.

The idea of an EU-wide vaccination certificate that will enable safe travel is gradually being accepted by more EU nations, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

All travelers entering Greece from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates are now required to take a rapid test for Covid-19 upon arrival.

Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities in March, including retail and schools, but not non-essential domestic travel.

Hoteliers on Santorini are calling on the Greek government to set a specific date for the re-opening of tourism so travelers can plan ahead and book.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again will collaborate with national carrier AEGEAN to promote Greece to various markets in Europe.

Vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, says the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Greek authorities have extended rules and restrictions for all international flights to Greece, as part of efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Areas in Greece that are considered “very high-risk” due to increased Covid-19 cases will now be indicated on the country’s risk-assessment map with the color ‘dark red’.