Enhanced Rules on Greek Beaches for Summer

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules to be implemented on all Greek beaches for protection against coronavirus infection. Among other things, social distancing rules still apply while beach bars are now allowed to serve food and beverages but are still prohibited for playing music and holding events. More specifically: – Only two […]

UK Considers ‘Air Bridges’ Option to Reopen to Tourism

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In efforts to reopen to tourism, the British government is examining the possibility of allowing mutual travel between countries with effective coronavirus (Covid-19) management and low infection rates. According to a report in British daily The Telegraph, the department for transport and the Home Office are looking into replacing Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals with the

Greece to Cover Cost of Coronavirus-infected Tourists

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greece announced this week that it would be covering the cost of treatment for any tourists who test positive for Covid-19 during their visit. “Our goal is to ensure the maximum safety for residents and visitors,” said Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas during a press briefing on Monday. Petsas said Greece was opening up to tourists […]

Greece’s Outdoor Cinemas Open Offering Post-covid-19 Relief

By admin 1 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Open-air cinema Cine-Thisio Open-air cinemas across Greece are opening their doors to the public starting June 1 running on a 70 percent capacity with open bars and no breaks. Safety measures in the aftermath of Covid-19 include operating with one empty seat for every two, single-way corridors, and allowing a distance of at least 1.5 […]

Covid-19 Throws Airline Sector Off Course

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Photo Source: @S&P Global Ratings Airports and airlines will need at least three years before they begin to recover losses caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, with global passenger numbers set to drop by up to 55 percent in 2020 against 2019, an S&P Global Ratings study found. The international ratings agency said it expects […]

Minister: Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Employees Covered by New Bill

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Seasonal employees in tourism and transport, who were forced out of a job due to Covid-19, will have the right to be re-hired for the current period, according to a revised bill presented by the Greek labor ministry this week. More specifically, according to Greek Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis, under the new legislation, seasonal operations […]

Cyprus Says it Will Cover Medical Costs for Covid-19 Hit Tourists

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Cypriot authorities said this week that travelers infected with Covid-19 during their holidays to the Mediterranean island country will have healthcare-related costs covered by the government. According to an Associated Press report, costs – to include accommodation, food and drink, and coronavirus treatment – will be covered for both patients and their families. The

Greece Lays Out Plan to Make Best Use of EU Emergency Funding

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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The Greek government is looking to put a total of 22.5 billion euros in EU subsidies to immediate use aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19 and strengthening the economy. Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that Greece in October will table its priorities to the European Commission so that it can immediately begin […]

Greece Working to Ensure All Travelers Feel Welcome and Safe

By admin 28 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greece is working intensively to ensure that all travelers are welcome, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Thursday, adding that a first list of countries allowed quarantine-free admission into the country as it reopens after Covid-19 will be announced soon. Speaking on ANT1 TV this morning, Theoharis said the ministry was collaborating with health experts […]

INSETE Study Reveals Markets to Drive Greek Tourism in 2020

By admin 28 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Germany, Israel, Cyprus, Balkan countries, Romania and Poland may potentially be among the key markets to source Greek tourism in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, according to a SETE Intelligence (INSETE) study released this week. More specifically, according to the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), these countries together with some