Covid-19: Guidelines Passengers Should Follow at Athens Airport

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Athens International Airport (AIA) has released safety guidelines for passengers travelling through its premises, to prevent the Covid-19 spread. The guidelines for the protection of passengers and employees at Athens International Airport are in line with those set by national health authorities and include: the meticulous observance of rules for hand washing / sanitizing

Greek Hotels: Health Protocols for post-Covid-19 Restart Officially Announced

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Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be applied in all of the hotels in the country for their safe reopening and operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recommended dates for the reopening of hotels in Greece (which have been closed since the country […]

Israel Wants to Resume Flights with Greece, Says PM Netanyahu

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Greece and Israel on Thursday discussed making joint efforts to resume flights between the two countries, during the post-Covid-19 period, in a safe manner. “There’s a vast interest to visit Greece,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a video conference held to mark 30 years since the establishment of […]

Greek Tourism Businesses Not Liable for Coronavirus-related Charges

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Tourism operations in Greece, which implement the country’s new health protocols that take Covid-19 into consideration, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, according to a draft bill covering tourism issues tabled in parliament this month. According to the legislation, which also includes terms for the development of diving tourism

Migration Ministry to Cover €2m Tourism Campaign for 5 Greek Islands

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The Greek Ministry of Migration & Asylum will provide 2 million euros in funds for the creation of a tourism campaign to promote the Greek islands hit by the migration crisis, namely Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos, it was announced on Thursday. Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Notis Mitarakis, announced that the ministry will […]

Elivi Skiathos Opens its Doors for Summer 2020 on July 1

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Elivi Skiathos Elivi Skiathos, a luxury hotel located on the island of Skiathos in the North Sporades group, is getting ready to open its doors for the summer season and welcome guests as of July 1. The hotel consists of three residential areas including the Elivi Xenia Hotel, the Elivi Grace Suites and the Elivi Nest Rooms, […]

ANEK Lines Promises Safe Ferry Travel to Crete

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ANEK Lines recently restarted its Piraeus – Crete routes and promises travellers a safe ferry journey in accordance will the measures announced by the Greek Maritime Ministry for the safe operation of coastal shipping vessels during the post-Covid-19 period. ANEK’s prevention plan starts before departure and aims to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as […]

Health Experts: Greece Must Be Prepared for Travelers with the Coronavirus

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Health experts are warning that heat will not kill off Covid-19 and that Greece should be ready to deal with tourists infected with the deadly virus as the EU has still not decided on whether to make pre-travel screening mandatory. Infectious disease expert Nikos Sipsas recently told Mega TV that social distancing and hygiene were […]

Greek Tourism Industry Welcomes Restart Support Measures

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Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced on Wednesday by the government describing these as a first step in the right direction to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis. Yiannis Retsos, SETE SETE President Yiannis Retsos Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos expressed his satisfaction with the

Greece Introduces Hotel Doctors, Island Quarantine Areas as Covid-19 Precautions

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Hotels operating in Greece this summer will be required to have a doctor on call and designated quarantine areas will be set up on popular island destinations as the country prepares to open up to international tourists on June 15, in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis outlined this […]