Covid-19: Greece Updates Health Protocols for Hotels

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

The updated health protocols that are to be applied in all accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), have been made public through a joint ministerial decision published recently in the Government Gazette. Greece is officially opening for tourism in mid-May. Like last year, all hotels will follow […]

Greece Reopens Shopping Malls and Discount Parks Under COVID-secure Guidelines

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo © McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens Shopping malls and discount parks (outlet stores) will open in Greece under COVID-secure guidelines on Saturday, April 24, Greek Secretary General for Trade and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis announced on Friday. Speaking during the Covid-19 media briefing, Stampoulidis said that the health/safety measures that

Covid-19: All the Rules for Domestic Travel During Greek Easter

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo source: @hellenicpolice Starting today, police will carry out tighter security checks along major highways, at toll points, and at ports in an attempt to curb intra-regional travel ahead of Orthodox Easter. Previous Covid-19 restrictions were revised and published in the Government Gazette on Friday, and include limiting exceptions for domestic travel. According to

EU States Agree on Technical Specifications for Covid-19 Travel Pass

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo source: European Commission Countries in the European Union agreed this week on the guidelines defining the main technical specifications for the implementation of a system that will process the highly-anticipated Digital Green Certificates, set to enable cross-border travel during the pandemic and after Covid-19 subsides. Member states are now called on to

Greece to Open Restaurants, Cafes with Safety Regulations in May

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Greek restaurants, cafes and F&B services are set to open outdoors on May 3 after Orthodox Easter with protocols to be announced in the coming days, said Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary-General Panagiotis Stamboulidis this week. Stamboulidis underlined that the ultimate aim of the regulations is to prepare the market for a return to normalcy […]

UNWTO and IATA Launch Destination Tracker that Provides Covid-19 Travel Info

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched a Destination Tracker, a new free online tool for governments to provide information on Covid-19 requirements for travel and the measures in place at the destination. In preparation for the restart of international travel, the organizations have joined efforts to

Alitalia: Summer 2021 Seasonal Flights from Rome to 9 Greek Islands

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Alitalia this summer will connect Rome Fiumicino airport with nine Greek islands and Milan Linate airport with Rhodes. According to a company announcement, the airline will offer seasonal flights to Greece, connecting Rome Fiumicino airport with the airports of Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza (Lefkada), as well

Greek PM: More Covid-19 Relief for Wage-earners, Businesses

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In an attempt to relieve Greek households and reignite the economy in the aftermath of Covid-19, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced five new support measures including tax breaks and insurance cuts on Thursday. “Our primary concern after addressing the health crisis is the rapid recovery of the economy,” said Mitsotakis

Most Greek Hotels to Open from mid-June, Says Head of Hoteliers

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The majority of Greek hotels will open in the second half of June when the flow of bookings increases, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios estimated earlier this week. “We hope for a better season from July onwards but everything depends on the course of the pandemic and the percentage of vaccinations in Greece and its […]

All the Covid-19 Measures for a ‘Safe’ Greek Easter

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Greeks’ hopes to celebrate Orthodox Easter in the countryside on May 2 after months of Covid-19 lockdown were dashed on Wednesday after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out domestic travel. Greeks will celebrate Easter for a second time at home this year. In an address to the nation, Mitsotakis acknowledged the citizens’ fatigue adding however […]