Covid-19

Over 17,000 mask-wearing people passed through the doors of the Greek hospitality trade show Xenia 2021, eighteen months after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a delay.

Strong tourism performance helped Greece’s economy rebound in the third quarter of the year despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says ELSTAT.

The Eurogroup has approved the release of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s debt support program.

Greek hoteliers are bracing themselves for a second pandemic winter with low occupancy numbers, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Tax free shopping in Greece did well this year achieving 77 percent in turnover in June-September 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2019.

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on the European Commission to not shorten the validity of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC).

Traditional winter destinations in Greece are winning over domestic travelers this holiday season, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is now allowing travelers from Mexico to cross its borders and also extended all Covid-19 travel rules for international arrivals.

Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of December 6 will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.