Greece Sets Face Mask Rule to Contain Covid-19 Spread

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Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times particularly in public spaces where contact with others is inevitable in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check. The national health committee has recommended the mandatory use of masks in public transport and crowded public spaces such as […]

Greece to Soon Announce post-Covid-19 Health Protocols, Tourism Minister Tells Bloomberg

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Health regulations to be implemented at hotels and tourism-related facilities across Greece in efforts to welcome travelers in the aftermath of the Covid-19 health crisis, are set to be announced in the upcoming period, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Bloomberg on Tuesday. Theoharis said the ministry was taking actions so that travelers will be […]

Greece Wants Travelers to Feel Safe and Secure After Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Making travelers to Greece feel safe and secure, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, is of vital importance, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on BBC Radio on Wednesday, speaking about the country’s strategy to open its doors to tourists. Theoharis said that Greek government authorities together with experts

ECTAA: Concrete Actions Only Way for Tourism Value Chain to Continue

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Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are calling for concrete actions including provisionally changing the EU’s Package Travel Directive so that the tourism value chain can continue after coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are lifted to operate. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is stressing that only through coordinated actions

Piraeus Sailing Club Raises Funds for Greece’s Battle Against Covid-19

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Over 100 sailors from Greece and abroad recently participated in a virtual sailing championship organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club to support Greece’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea for the virtual sailing event – named Thalassa Boroume (Sea, we can) – kicked off at the beginning of the Holy Week in Greece and […]

Greece to Lift Covid-19 Restrictions in Stages Starting May 4

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday announced that the government was easing the measures taken to halt the spread of Covid-19 throughout Greece and setting the standards that will guide the country to normalcy. “Following the recommendations of our expert committee, I can today announce the steps of a ‘safety bridge’ towards a new […]

Greece will Open Year-round Hotels on June 1, PM Announces

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The operation of year-round hotels in Greece will resume on June 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday. The announcement was one of the many made by the prime minister during his televised address to the public in which he referred to the gradual relaxation of restrictions that […]

Hilton Elevates Hygiene Practices from Check-in to Check-out

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Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC. Photo by Will Newton Hilton has launched its new CleanStay program that aims to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties around the world. In a first for the hospitality business, Hilton will collaborate with RB, maker of Lysol and Dettol, and consult with Mayo Clinic to […]

Study: Global Flight Searches for Greece, Switzerland Show Uptick

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According to a study this week, travel intent has begun to warm up as one by one countries in Europe begin to gradually ease coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions. Both Switzerland and Greece are showing an uptick in intra-European travel intent as early as November, according to a study carried out by digital travel solutions provider Sojern. […]

Covid-19: SETE Working on Health Protocols for Tourism Businesses

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Tuesday announced that it is cooperating with inspection and certification bodies to put together protocols, adapted to the demands of the health system, for the seamless and safe operation of tourism enterprises during the post-coronavirus period. Photo source: Health Ministry The confederation is cooperating with its member