Covid-19

Greece will need to redesign its tourism strategy in order to address the Covid-19 impact and the subsequent new trends in travel and consumer behavior, according to a study by EY.

ECTAA has referred to Greece as an example of a country that restored consumer confidence and opened tourism up for business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s.

Greece has launched its Covid-19 vaccination process and released guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation.

Describing their situation as “tragic” due to the negative effects of Covid-19, Greek travel agents are requesting immediate government support.

The UNWTO is calling on governments to do more to help tourism’s restart and show that safe international travel is not only possible but also essential.

This year has been catastrophic for travel companies with turnover down to 20 percent compared to 2019, ECTAA, the European Travel Agent and Tour Operator Association, said in a review of 2020.

The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, CLIA says in its latest report.

In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New York City authorities have reinstalled 14-day quarantine measure for international visitors.

AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at medical facilities in Greece.