Τhe European Commission is encouraging customers to opt for vouchers instead of refunds and consider traveling at a later date, in an attempt to offset losses for the travel industry due to COVID-19.

The Greek government has launched a repatriation operation to ensure that Greeks stranded abroad, due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, can get back home.

Greece has announced a new round of support measures focusing on employees and businesses, laid-off staff, the Easter bonus, loan payments, and budgetary planning.

A number of Greek tourism-related businesses and their workers, impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, will enjoy the latest support measures announced by the Greek government.

The unemployment benefits of the seasonal workers in Greece’s tourism sector will be extended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The EU has agreed with the request of airlines to temporarily waive a “use it or lose it” rule on slot requirements, due to the major impact of Covid-19.

A package of relief measures for all coronavirus-hit businesses in Greece – that includes the suspension of tax contribution payments – has been announced by the government.

Greece’s next set of measures to support the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will focus on the tourism sector.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will propose to his EU counterparts a plan to boost tourism demand as part of measures taken to safeguard the industry after the coronavirus health crisis ends.

The Hellenic Bank Association has announced that it is suspending the repayments of performing business loans at least until September 30.

Transport and tourism are among the severely affected sectors in the EU that are to receive liquidity support to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus.

ECTAA has applauded the European Commission’s acknowledgement of the immense damages the coronavirus outbreak has caused to the travel and tourism industry.