Covid-19: List of Nationalities Allowed Entry in Greece for Summer 2020 Coming Soon

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A list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece as of June 15 is expected to be announced by the end of May, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently said. As initially announced when the government’s “Restart Tourism” plan was presented, Greece will release a list of a […]

New Law Paves Way for Diving Tourism in Greece

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A draft bill setting the terms and conditions for the development of special interest tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, was approved by Greek parliament recently. Speaking in parliament after

Greece Sets Destination Risk Zones as Part of Covid-19 Protection Action Plan

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament / © Aliki Eleftheriou The Greek government announced that it would begin implementing a far-reaching coronavirus (Covid-19) action plan with precautionary measures on the islands and mainland in preparation to welcome tourists next month. Authorities have divided the country into three risk zones based on access to

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

Greece Clinches Second Place on Blue Flag Beaches 2020 List

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Photo Source: @Blue Flag Program Greece clinched second place in the world on the 2020 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, which was recently released by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label, awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating […]

Restart Tourism: Greece Presents Official post-Covid-19 Plan

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Wednesday presented Greece’s restart plan for the sector in the post-Covid-19 period. “‘Restart Tourism’ is a comprehensive, coherent and detailed plan to restore Greek tourism to function safely and efficiently for the national economy,” the minister said during a televised address. According to the ‘Restart Tourism’ plan, during

Greek Tourism Minister Says Social Distancing Key to Safe Holidays

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Photo: GTP Visiting smaller islands, staying at boutique hotels and exploring mountain destinations are some of the few options Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recommends visitors do in Greece once travel is allowed and tourists set off for their holidays this year as coronavirus (Covid-19) measures are gradually lifted. Speaking on the BBC’s The Coronavirus […]

Minister Aiming for All Greek Destinations to Welcome Tourists

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The Tourism Ministry has been working closely with Greece’s regional authorities in order to come up with ways that will enable destinations to reopen and welcome tourists as soon as the COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted. “Our aim is to reopen all destinations,” Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Thursday, during a video conference he […]

Greece Says Safety of Visitors and Hosts a Top Priority

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Learning from other countries’ response to travel in the current coronavirus (Covid-19) reality is of utmost importance for Greece, which is looking to re-open to tourism. Speaking on BBC World News, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis underlined the importance of enabling travel and tourism without however endangering the lives of holidaymakers and hosts. To achieve

Greece Welcomes EU Guidelines to Safely Restart Tourism post-Coronavirus

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Photo source: European Commission The Greek government and tourism sector on Wednesday welcomed the framework of guidelines and recommendations for tourism and transport in the EU presented by the European Commission to help member states cope in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Greek government “Organizing such a common European framework has not been