Greek Vaccination Incentive ‘Freedom Pass’ Opens This Week

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The government’s “Freedom Pass” program offering 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros goes into effect on Tuesday 20 July, said Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday. The card, which serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get at least one shot of any […]

Greece Welcomes More than 2.3 Million Visitors So Far

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Photo: GTP Greece is recovering lost ground due to Covid-19 attracting approximately 2.3 million travelers in the last few months, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. “Last year, from May 15 to July 15, a total of 660,00 visitors came to Greece, and this year this figure stands at 2.3 million. It’s a considerable […]

Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands

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A spike in Covid-19 cases due to the fast spreading Delta variant has caused concern among Greek health experts who are warning that measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands including Paros, Ios, Santorini and Crete, which would be a massive blow for tourism. Experts are […]

Greeks Put Vacation Plans on Pause Due to Covid-19

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Covid-19 and the faster-spreading Delta variant has put Greeks’ holiday plans on hold with one in two opting to stay put, according to a nationwide study released by the Association of Business and Retail Sales of Greece (SELPE) this week. Carried out in collaboration with ELTRUN, the E-Business Research Center of the Athens University of […]

GNTO and ECTAA ‘Showcase’ Greece to European Markets

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Kassandra, Halkidiki. Photo Source: Visit Greece Greece’s tourism offerings and infrastructure were recently presented to European travel professionals through three online presentations organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA), with the support of the Federation of Hellenic

New Covid-19 Measures for Mykonos: Curfew and Music Ban

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The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Saturday announced extra precautionary measures for the popular Greek destination of Mykonos aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to an announcement by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, the new restrictions for the island include: – A five-hour overnight curfew from 1am to

Covid-19 Rules for Flights to Greek Islands in Place Until July 26

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends the rules that everyone must follow when traveling from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights until July 26. The aviation directive is part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. According […]

Flight Activity at Athens Airport Picks Up Pace

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Photo source: HRADF Athens International Airport (AIA) has recovered 77 percent of total 2019 traffic so far and is up by 74 percent or 273 flights against last year, according to the latest briefing released by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). According to the Eurocontrol report, which examines the impact […]

Athens Municipality and GNTO Team Up to Promote Greek Capital as Leading Destination

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced on Friday that they would be joining forces towards the promotion of the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination. In this direction, the GNTO and the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA)

HCAA: Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports See Upward Trend

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Greek airports in June recorded a steady upward trend in passenger traffic and arrivals from abroad compared to the same month in 2020, according to data from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). “The rules that are in place for entry to Greece from abroad (vaccination certificate or negative test or recovery certificate) have led […]