First International Flights of the Season Touch Down in Greece

By admin 13 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

The Greek summer season unofficially took off on Thursday with dozens of flights touching down across the country as the official tourism season in Greece begins this week. The popular islands of Rhodes, Mykonos, and Zakynthos were among the first to welcome international travelers with traditional songs and dance and plenty of local treats. Dance […]

Health Minister: Full Vaccination by June on These Greeks Islands

By admin 13 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greece is moving ahead fast with its newly announced Blue Freedom plan prioritizing Covid-19 vaccination of its islands, said Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias, aiming to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists. The news was announced on Tuesday, by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who said the goal of the action plan was to complete […]

Greece Sends Message of Safety, Prioritizes Vaccination of Island Residents

By admin 12 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s vaccination plan for the islands is named “Γαλάζια Ελευθερία” (Blue Freedom). Photo source: @govgr Prioritizing the safety for travelers and locals, Greece announced this week that it would be accelerating the vaccination against Covid-19 of residents on dozens of Greek islands. The news was announced on Tuesday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who said […]

Greek Authorities Preparing to Allow Domestic Travel with Rules

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Self-testing and vaccination certificates may be the key to lifting domestic travel restrictions in Greece slated for May 14 as authorities prepare to announce the rules this week. According to media reports, movement between regions may soon require passengers to present either a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test or a self-test to travel […]

Greek PM: EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate Should Go into Effect ‘as Soon as Possible’

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo © European Union 2021 – Source : EP Getting the EU’s Covid-19 certificate (also known as the Digital Green Certificate) off the ground as soon as possible in order to facilitate travel and reignite economies is vital, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the opening of the 6th Delphi Economic Forum on Monday. […]

Greece Expects to Make it on UK’s ‘Green List’ Soon, Says Minister

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greece hopes to be included on the UK’s green list for travel to the country in the government’s upcoming review, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, who is visiting London this week ahead of the country’s official opening to travelers on Saturday. The UK recently announced that it would allow […]

EU Expects Covid-19 Travel Pass to be Ready by June

By admin 10 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo @ European Union 2021 – Source : EP The EU’s Covid-19 Certificate which enables restriction-free travel among member states will be operational by June, said the European Commission recently with Greece being among the first countries to test the system. Also known as the Digital Green Certificate, the travel pass will indicate whether a […]

Global Tourism Sector ‘Disappointed’ with UK’s ‘Green List’

By admin 10 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Heathrow Airport Global tourism and travel stakeholders and investors expressed their disappointment this week over the announcement of the UK’s “green list” of countries that won’t require travelers to quarantine on return which excluded popular holiday destinations such as Greece and Spain. Representing the sector worldwide, Gloria Guevara, World Travel

Step by Step Greece Attempts Return to Normal

By admin 10 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Ahead of opening to international tourists later this week, Greece is taking gradual steps in an attempt to return to normal life with authorities expected to lift even more Covid-19 restrictions in the coming weeks. More specifically, Greek officials are aiming to get the market fully operational in the coming weeks, including allowing the operation […]

ETC Says Full Travel Recovery Expected After 2024

By admin 7 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Despite ambitious Covid-19 vaccination programs, fewer travel restrictions, and the upcoming launch of the EU’s green certificate, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is expecting the number of international arrivals to Europe to remain 46 percent below 2019 levels in 2021. Citing January 2021 data of an 85 percent drop in international tourist arrivals to Europe, […]