Greek National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) crew this week conducted COVID-19 tests to passengers of international flights that arrived on the island of Kos. Photo Source: @EODY Greece conducted more that 6,500 tests for Covid-19 at airports across the country on the first day it re-opened its borders to travelers on Wednesday, with the first […]
Britain is considering allowing quarantine-free travel to nationals of at least 75 countries after increased pressure to drop its 14-day self-isolation rules, which travel and tourism stakeholders say are turning away visitors and putting jobs at risk as well as taking a toll on tourism in Europe, the Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday. British officials […]
Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Photo Source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos The Greek tourism industry is adjusting after Covid-19 and will require fine-tuning in the coming months, but a great deal of work has gone into ensuring that all visitors as well as locals and sector professionals will be safe, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, from Crete, […]
Greek hoteliers are urging the government to introduce liquidity measures so that they can continue running their businesses despite the sharp decline in arrivals due to Covid-19. The country re-opened to tourists on Wednesday, with one in two hotels across Greece remaining closed. Hoteliers operating their facilities are counting on last-minute bookings particular this
More than 230 flights are scheduled to land in Greece, on Wednesday, with more than half at regional airports as the country opens to tourism four months after Covid-19 lockdowns brought global travel to a grinding halt. According to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Administration (HCAA), Athens and Crete’s Heraklion airports are expecting the most arrivals […]
Greek tourism makes its debut today opening its borders by air, sea and road to travelers for the summer months after the Covid-19 health crisis brought global travel to a standstill. “Greece is taking the next step to restore travel flows, always aiming to protect the health of tourism industry professionals, residents at tourist destinations, […]
Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis spoke to Maria Theofanopoulou, owner of Greek Travel Pages during the Greek Tourism Debate online event. Greece is at the top of travelers’ wish lists thanks in large part to its successful management of the Covid-19 crisis and the country’s reputation as a safe destination, but several factors are still affecting […]
The Greek Culture Ministry recently released a revised set of Covid-19 precautionary guidelines including safe distancing as well as personal hygiene measures so that cultural events can be held this summer. More specifically, with regard to outdoor events, including concerts and theatre and dance performances as well as at outdoor cinemas: -venues will operate on […]
Greece’s regional airports are ready to handle the first incoming flights on Wednesday, July 1, after months of inactivity due to Covid-19, said Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias following a series of inspections over the weekend. Hardalias carried out technical checks at the airports of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Chania and Heraklion
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would not hesitate to take added measures to support the tourism industry should the need arise, encouraging businesses to tap into the “Syn-ergasia” job retention program. Speaking at the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) 28th general assembly this week, Mitsotakis referred to the unprecedented global effects of the


















