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Covid-19 is expected to lead to a 20% reduction in Greece’s tourism revenue this year, compared to 18-19 billion euros in 2019, says IOBE.

Greece has made it compulsory for all to wear face masks in certain indoor spaces to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Greek government has approved eight strategic investment projects in the tourism sector, which total to 1.1 billion euros.

The information and ticketing services of Greece’s intercity bus units – known as KTEL – are on their way to get a digital upgrade.

Three international public tenders have launched in Greece for the development of the ports of Alexandroupolis, Igoumenitsa and Kavala.

Greece may have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases but, according to government officials, a second nationwide lockdown will not be imposed.

Citing a drop in bookings in Northern Greece, hoteliers are calling for a single unified Covid-19 approach that will not impact arrivals to the country.

The EU has updated its initial list of countries for which member states can gradually begin to lift coronavirus travel restrictions.

Greece will launch a campaign aimed at restoring the reputation of five Aegean islands that have suffered the massive influx of migrants and refugees in the last years.

Tourism stakeholders and urban development experts anticipate that the ‘Grand Walk of Athens’ project will further enhance the city’s tourism identity.

Greece is set to benefit from an EU 2.2-billion-euro funding package aimed at jump-starting the economy through a series of transport projects.

ACI EUROPE and EASA have joined forces to support the ongoing safe and secure recovery of aviation following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek hoteliers are urging the government to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing 72 hours ahead of travel to all incoming tourists.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has updated a directive on passenger flights to Greece from Sweden, Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia.

Greek hoteliers are expecting to see their turnover drop by 67% this year with 6.4% opting to remain closed due to lagging demand and lack of liquidity.

Greece will extend Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of the month and is considering banning local outdoor festivals in August.

Greece’s HAPCO is one of the eight PCO associations that are part of a Strategic Global Task Force that will connect and share Covid-19-related data and case studies.

Dutch tourism professionals confirmed their interest for Greece, during a networking event held by the GNTO in The Hague, Netherlands.

The Jewish Museum of Greece has been certified by the culture ministry’s Directorate of Museums and is now able to access EU funding programs.

Greece in August will open its first underwater museum off the coast of Peristera, an islet near Alonissos in the Sporades group.