Greece Doing ‘Everything in its Power’ to Bring Britons Back After Covid-19

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Greece is doing “everything in its power” to make sure British travelers return for their summer holidays once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, said Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis in an interview to UK daily The Telegraph. The minister said that Greece was working to find ways to enable safe travel for its second largest source […]

Greeks Wary About Opening Up to Tourism, Says Study

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One in two Greeks are wary about opening the country up to tourists this early claiming it poses a risk in view of the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a study released this week by the University of Macedonia. More specifically, 49.4 percent said they were opposed to opening up Greece’s borders to tourists, […]

Greece Works on Public Rules for Tourism After Covid-19

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Lykavittos Hill, Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou In efforts to reboot its tourism sector, one of the country’s strongest economic drivers, Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 (coronavirus) to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals. “This is a comprehensive plan that includes all […]

Greece Sets post-Covid-19 Operation Rules for Open-air Cinemas, Sites, Museums

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The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced this week a series of coronavirus (Covid-19) safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites. Archaeological sites are scheduled to re-open on May 18, open-air cinemas on June 1, and museums on June 15. More specifically,

Greek CEOs: Too Early to Assess Covid-19 Impact

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It’s too early to assess the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the economy and on individual sectors but jobs are more likely to be retained, said Greek CEOs participating in an online event organized by Grant Thornton this week. With regard to Greek businesses, the Chairman of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), […]

Air Transport Needs Common EU Plan, Greece Says

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Greece is urging European Union lawmakers to come up with a common plan for transport that will apply across the Union and will restart flights while ensuring risk-free travel for passengers and the safety of host countries in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking on Ant1 TV, Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis said […]

Greek Hoteliers Concerned About post-Covid-19 Reality

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Relying in large part on incoming tourism, Greece’s hoteliers are now calling on the government to set clear regulations concerning health protocols, hospitality operations and to provide financial support so that facilities can return to business in the post-coronavirus (Covid-19) era. Hotel Chamber: Hotels need time to prepare Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President

Greece-Cyprus Travel Agents Join Forces to Reignite Tourism After Covid-19

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Greece and Cyprus travel agents announced this week that they had teamed up to assess the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on their tourism sectors and to draw up a common strategy that will enable the sector to restart. Travel agent federations in the two countries – including the Federation of Hellenic Associations of […]

Covid-19: Germany, France Not Eager to Re-start Travel

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Tegel Airport, Berlin. Photo Source: @Berlin Airport – SXF & TXL Germany has expressed it opposition to tourism for the time being extending its ban on non-essential travel until at least mid-June depending on how the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic evolves as some countries announce plans to re-open their borders to visitors. Germany’s foreign minister Heiko […]

Greece – Cyprus – Israel Consider ‘Safe Travel Zone’ Idea

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterparts from Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that the three countries have managed to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s tourism ministry confirmed on […]