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Greek hoteliers are hoping that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year with the help of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and health protocols.

Greece will look to achieve ‘carbon neutral tourism’ and reduce the sector’s environmental footprint, through a new energy upgrade scheme expected to launch in June.

Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports NGO.

The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Gerekou to its advisory board.

Greece is said to be lifting its quarantine restrictions, under conditions, for travelers from specific countries in a first step to re-open for tourism.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is in Moscow laying the groundwork for Greece to welcome back tourists from Russia this year.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting hotels on six islands to offer their facilities for Covid-19 isolation purposes.

The World Health Organization/Europe has opened a new sub-office in Athens, a centre of excellence for quality of care and patient safety.

The lifting of Greece’s lockdown restrictions will be done responsibly, aiming for a safe Easter and a summer with more freedom, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Employees in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.

EU ambassadors have agreed a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal for the Covid-19 Digital Green Certificate for travel.

New research reveals that the travelers’ appetite to explore the world remains undiminished and is fueled by the roll out of vaccines worldwide.

Greece’s Archaeological Council has given its approval for the regeneration of the park and archaeological site at Plato’s Academy in Athens.

The Acropolis Rally’s return to Greece is considered very important for the country’s promotion abroad, according to a poll conducted by Prorata.

The Arcadia Chamber is planning to create an online platform to promote the area’s destinations, experiences and products to potential visitors.

The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors this June, according to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry.

The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product to safeguard its name against misuse.

The updated Covid-19 health protocols that are to be applied in Greek hotels this season are expected to be officially released in the coming days.

In view of Greece’s opening for tourism, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will be in Moscow for the next few days to meet with Russian tourism sector representatives.

The Greek government is said to be considering allowing citizens with a negative Covid-19 self-test result to travel between prefectures for the Easter holiday.