Photo source: Shutterstock Travelers from the United States, Canada and Australia with a vaccination certificate no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive in Greece, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). The new measure went into effect on Saturday and will apply until February 21, says an update to […]
Greece is fifth among the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to the latest survey released this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC). France is in the lead, followed by Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Turkey, the UK and Austria. According to the ETC’s “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European […]
Photo source: Eurostat Although the EU tourism ecosystem has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years, the sector is traditionally an important player in the labor market, offering opportunities to a diverse workforce. According to Eurostat data, released on the occasion of the EU Industry Days*, the tourism sector (accommodation, […]
archive photo Greek health experts ruled against carnival activities this week, citing the persistently high number of incidents and deaths from Covid-19. The country’s Covid committee which convened on Wednesday recommended that restrictions at bars, cafes and restaurants remain in place, adding however that there would no longer be a cap on seated individuals at […]
Δύο χρόνια μετά το ξέσπασμα της πανδημίας του Covid-19, που άλλαξε άρδην την καθημερινότητά μας, και έπειτα από την εφαρμογή δέσμης μέτρων για την αντιμετώπισή της, με στόχευση τον περιορισμό των μετακινήσεων και των κοινωνικών επαφών, πλέον η μία χώρα μετά την άλλη προβαίνουν σε άρση ή χαλάρωση των μέτρων αυτών, αφού σύμφωνα με την […]
Greece will be open and ready to welcome travelers earlier than ever this year, expecting the first visitors in March, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In an interview to Action24, Kikilias said Greece was working hard to extend the tourism season in 2022 beyond the traditional summer months through to December. “I have asked everyone, […]
Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Denis Lovrovic The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and its European partner organizations have called on the European Union and its member states urging a coordinated approach to the validity period of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC). The statement commends the European Commission’s newly adopted
Με τις χώρες τη μία μετά την άλλη να άρουν ή να χαλαρώνουν τους περιορισμούς που σχετίζονται με τα ταξίδια, η Γαλλία θέτει ως απαραίτητη προϋπόθεση την αναμνηστική δόση του εμβολίου κατά του Covid-19 για την είσοδο στην επικράτειά της. Η Γαλλία δεν θα επιτρέπει, πλέον, σε τουρίστες να εισέλθουν στα εδάφη της εάν ολοκλήρωσαν […]
Photo source: HCAA The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday released an updated aviation directive (NOTAM) with new rules concerning international arrivals from abroad. According to the updated directive, inbound travelers to Greece from EU/Schengen member states and from 33 non-EU countries (mentioned below) that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate
Archive photo of the carnival held in Patra. Photo Source: Karnavali Patras Greek health experts are examining the possibility of lifting Covid-19 controls for the vaccinated ahead of Orthodox Easter in April but due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, carnival festivities to kick off next week will most likely be held with restrictions. Speaking on […]


















