Covid-19

Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call, as the country prepares to open up to tourists from abroad on June 15.

EASA and ECDC have released the “COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol”, which includes guidelines for the safe restart of air transport in Europe.

Health experts warn that heat will not kill off Covid-19 and that Greece should be ready to deal with tourists possibly infected with the virus.

The Greek government will launch the “Syn-ergasia” employment support tool, aiming to protect jobs and keep companies hit by the Covid-19 pandemic above water.

Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced by the Greek government, referring to them as “a first step” to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis.

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

German leisure airline Condor, this summer will be flying from Germany to 14 popular holiday destinations in Greece.

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel is rolling out its new “Safety First” standard, aiming to boost hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.

The hotels Varos Village Boutique and the Varos Residences, located on the island of Lemnos, will open to guests on Juine 15 and promise a safe and relaxing stay.

The Lufthansa Group airlines are extending their free rebooking period, offering passengers the option to book a new travel date until December 31, 2021.