Germany, Israel, Cyprus, Balkan countries, Romania and Poland may potentially be among the key markets to source Greek tourism this year, according to a new INSETE study.

Thessaloniki authorities this year are counting on road arrivals to offset the negative impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on tourism.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently took part in the third teleconference of countries that managed to successfully contain the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

German airline Lufthansa will double its flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich as of June 15, the Lufthansa Group has announced.

Τhe Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso hotel will introduce its guests to its new “Clean & Healthy Stay Commitment” when its reopens on June 1.

Anatolia Hospitality is getting ready to reopen its properties in Greece in line with the new enhanced health and safety protocols set by Greek authorities.

Capsis Hotels has announced the gradual reopening of its properties in Thessaloniki and Heraklion as of June.

Greece is augmenting safety and health measures as it prepares to open to travelers as of June 15, after lifting Covid-19 restrictions, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told German daily Bild.

Potential travelers appear to be eager to visit Greece in the next three months despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to a study carried out by Mindhaus and Pollfish research.

Τhe European Commission has announced its proposal for a new recovery tool that will help boost jobs and growth of EU economies impacted by Covid-19.

Greece and Egypt are discussing the gradual resumption of flights between the two countries in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In response to opposition reactions to Greece’s “Restart Tourism” plan, the Tourism Ministry said it “did not divide the islands into categories based on possibility of danger”.