Delta Variant Puts Pressure on Greek Tourism

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Greece tourism professionals are once again revising downwards their projects for 2021 in view of an imminent fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry insiders now say that recovering 50 percent or approximately 9.1 billion euros of 2019 tourism activity – the government’s target – is near to impossible. In view of the uncertainty surrounding […]

No Quarantine for Vaccinated Britons to Greece and Amber List Countries

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport Fully vaccinated British travelers, as of July 19, will not need to self-isolate when returning from amber list destinations – including Greece, the UK government announced on Thursday. “From 4am on Monday, July 19, British fully vaccinated adults will not need to isolate from amber list countries including those on clinical […]

Delta Variant Forces Greece to Re-examine Curfews, Lockdowns and Vaccination

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Curfews, local lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations, and mask wearing are back on the table as Greece’s Covid-19 management committee convened on Thursday to discuss additional or revised measures in view of soaring cases and the wider spread of the Delta variant particularly at popular tourist locations and on the islands. Government Spokesperson

Greek Carrier AEGEAN Suffers Q1 Losses Due to Covid

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Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN said on Thursday that consolidated revenues in the first quarter (Q1) of the year dropped by 70 percent to 44.3 million euros against the same quarter in 2020. “Travel restrictions during the second lockdown which remained in force in 2021, have negatively impacted the group’s activity and financial results in the […]

Commission Revises Upward Greek Economy Growth Outlook for 2021-22

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The Greek economy is expected to expand by 4.3 percent this year and 6 percent in 2022, according to the European Commission’s Summer 2021 Economic Forecast released on Wednesday. In its 2021 interim report, the Commission revised upward its outlook for Greece compared to May, when it forecast 4 percent growth in 2021 and the […]

Majority of Greek Hoteliers Expect Covid-19 Impact to Last

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The majority of Greek hoteliers expect the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis to last, according to a nationwide study conducted by the Ionian University’s Tourism Department. More specifically, according to the study titled “Response of Greek Hotel Units to the New Conditions of the Covid-19 Pandemic”, 84.4 percent of those polled said they believe […]

Greece: Seated-only Rule at F&B Shops as Covid-19 Cases Soar

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Photo source: Athens Chamber of Tradesmen Starting Thursday, F&B business owners will face stiff penalties if standing customers are found at their establishments after Greek authorities announced a seated-only rule due to a Covid-19 infection rebound. The regulation, announced by Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday after Covid-19 cases soared

Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Marina at Benitses on Corfu

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Photo source: @Ministry of Tourism Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis inaugurated this week a new marina in the small town of Benitses on the island of Corfu. The Benitses marina will cater to the berthing needs of 86 sea craft as well as 10 professional fishing boats. Speaking during the event, Theoharis referred to the added […]

Greece to Carry Out Port and Ferry Inspections All Summer

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archive photo In view of rising Covid-19 cases and the emergence of the Delta variant in the country, the shipping ministry announced that it would be carrying out inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer. Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said an action plan was being drawn up together with […]

UK Says it Will Ease Covid Measures Opening Door for Travel to Greece

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport British travelers will be able to visit Greece without facing 10-day quarantine on return after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he would be easing measures at home. According to Britain’s latest plan, final details of which are expected to be announced on July 12, restriction-free travel abroad […]