Greece Considers ‘Local Lockdowns’ after Covid-19 Violations

By admin 9 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Greek authorities are re-considering the possibility of introducing new lockdown measures after a series of violations and an increase in Covid-19 incidents over the weekend. Despite strict warnings and far-reaching coronavirus regulations in place, a beach bar on Mykonos was fined 20,000 euros and shut down for two months days after it organized a party […]

WTTC Urges UK to Lift 14-day Quarantine and Enable Tourism

By admin 5 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on Britain to drop its 14-day quarantine measure for incoming travelers in order to enable travel and support the restart of tourism in Europe. The UK is among the few countries in Europe still requiring incoming travelers to remain in self isolation for a period of […]

FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

By admin 5 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans issued to member states to deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19) impact, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, speaking at an Economist conference on Friday. “Based on current data, Greece does not need to resort to the ESM’s

AIA, AEGEAN Among First to Test EASA Covid-19 Health-safe Measures

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Athens International Airport (AIA) and AEGEAN Airlines are among Europe’s first aviation companies to have signed up to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) charter for the return to normal operations in the aftermath of Covid-19. Under the agreement, the first 10 companies have pledged to work with their national authorities to put measures […]

Greece Issues Covid-19 Action Guidelines for Hotel Doctors

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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As it prepares to welcome tourists on June 15, Greece issued this week a set of guidelines for medical doctors stationed at hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the necessary actions in case of a suspected incident. The National Public Health Organization (EODY) noted that though […]

One by One European Countries Open Up to Tourists

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are among the countries gradually opening up to tourists from Europe this month, as authorities begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Greece announced that it would be opening up the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki on June 15 and all

Greece Clarifies Covid-19 Controls on Flights Out of High-risk Airports

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to two safety protocols in place as Greece opens to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, underlining that there are no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports. Speaking on Sky News, Theoharis clarified that Greece’s restart tourism program foresees opening up the […]

Study: Greek Tourism Professionals Expect Drop in Demand for Travel

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek tourism professionals are pessimistic about the incoming flows of travelers in the months ahead, expecting a decline in demand of up to 51 percent in June and July, according to a second study examining the coronavirus impact carried out by the OpenTourism network in collaboration with the Piraeus University Tourism Department. The study was […]

Most Greek Hotels Postpone Opening Until Flights Resume

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

Enhanced Rules on Greek Beaches for Summer

By admin 2 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]