Most Greek Hotels Postpone Opening Until Flights Resume

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Photo © Hilton Athens Hotel Greek hotels operating all year long got the green light to open their doors on Monday, as authorities ease Covid-19 restrictions and prepare to welcome tourists on June 15, but the majority remained closed. Speaking on Radio North 98, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios confirmed that “80 percent of the […]

Greece to Present New Tourism Campaign on Thursday

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Photo source: Visit Greece Greece’s new tourism promotion campaign for the 2020 season will be presented during an event hosted by the Tourism Ministry on Thursday, June 4, in Athens. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the event. The new campaign is expected to pick up from where the Greece from Home initiative left […]

Kalamata’s Elektra Hotel Opens with Light Refurbishment

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Elektra Hotel & Spa Elektra Hotel & Spa, a four-star boutique hotel located in the city of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, recently reopened its doors, after investing in a light refurbishment of its public areas. The hotel remained closed during the COVID-19 lockdown and its management proceeded with changes and upgrades to its facilities: all […]

Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Ave. Airport West Reopens on June 9

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© Holiday Inn Athens Attica Avenue Hotel The Holiday Inn Athens – Attica Ave. Airport West hotel is ready to open its doors on June 9 and welcome visitors to the Greek capital. Located near the Athens International Airport (AIA), the hotel is a member of the Moussamas Bros S.A. group and includes 180 standard rooms, 11 executive rooms, […]

Chamber Announces Platform to Assist Greek Hoteliers with New Health Protocols

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The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched a special online platform to help its members properly follow the mandatory health and safety protocols released by the Greek government. The new protocols aim to reduce the risk of coronavirus (Covid-19) transmission to hotel employees and customers. Aiming to make the process more simple for its members, […]

Enhanced Rules on Greek Beaches for Summer

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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

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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 […]

AthensWas Hotel Welcomes its Guests to the Greek Capital

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AthensWas, a luxury design hotel located in a prime location near Athens‘ landmark sites, reopened its doors on June 1 and is welcoming visitors to the Greek capital. A member of the Anemi Hotels, AthensWas has implemented the health protocols announced by the Tourism Ministry and Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY). As underlined in […]

Public Transport in Greece Gets Cheaper

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Public transport in Greece just got cheaper after the government slashed VAT in efforts to recover losses incurred during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Indicatively, the fares – applicable on all Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) means – are now 1.20 euros down from 1.40 euros with reduced tickets at .50 cents. Thessaloniki, bus tickets cost […]