Covid-19

Announcing its opening to travelers and setting out clear Covid-19 guidelines has given Greece a head start in tourism recovery, according to ForwardKeys.

The Greek regional units of Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

The European Council removed Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Moldova from its safe list for non-essential travel into the EU.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias pledged to support the country’s hoteliers in their efforts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and to work together on a sustainable future.

Russian travelers are choosing Greece as an autumn holiday destination, according to data by insurance company Rosgosstrakh.

A prescriptive computer program named EVA developed for Greece to identify asymptomatic, infected travelers may have slowed COVID-19’s spread through its borders, according to a study in the journal Nature.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens from October 1 can enter the UK only if they hold a valid passport, according to the British authorities.

Greece is expecting tourism-related revenue this year to reach some 12 billion euros, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece achieved its main goals for this year’s tourism season but is still up against challenges, says GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis.

The Biden administration will allow fully vaccinated travelers from the EU, the UK and other countries to enter the United States from early November.