Greece Wants Travelers to Feel Safe and Secure After Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Making travelers to Greece feel safe and secure, after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, is of vital importance, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on BBC Radio on Wednesday, speaking about the country’s strategy to open its doors to tourists. Theoharis said that Greek government authorities together with experts

Greek Minister: EU Strategy Needed for Tourism Comeback after Covid-19

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Monday called for the need of a common European Union strategy in order for tourism demand to rise and for the industry to restart, following the Covid-19 pandemic. The minister voiced his proposal during a video conference of EU tourism ministers, chaired by the Croatian Presidency of the Council […]

Minister Tells BBC that Greece Set on Opening to Tourists in July

By admin 24 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece is preparing to gradually open its doors to travelers in July after health experts give the go-ahead and relevant coronavirus (Covid-19) safety protocols are in place, said Greek Tourism Minister speaking to BBC News on Friday. “In order to salvage most of the season, tourism is a very seasonal activity, we need to aim […]

Bild: Greece a Safe Destination for Summer Holidays

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Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as “safe destinations” for summer holidays this year. In a recent article, Bild says that despite the global coronavirus health crisis, Greece, Croatia, Austria and Switzerland “are not in danger” from Covid-19. According to Bild’s correspondent Liana Spyropoulou, more than one third of tourists from […]

Greece Examining Idea of ‘Health Passport’ to Save Tourism Season

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday said that if specific health protocols and common rules are in place throughout the EU, the tourism season can perhaps be partially saved this year from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking on SKAI TV, the minister referred to the so-called “health passports” that would give authorities […]

CapsuleT: Greece’s Tourism Startup Accelerator Makes Plans for Next Day

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Already in its second cycle and making plans for “the next day” of tourism, Capsule T, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, recently turned one. An initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), Capsule T launched last year on April 10 to support and promote Greek technology startups for tourism and hospitality and boost synergies […]

Greek Tourism Ministry Sets Post-Coronavirus Agenda

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Ways to redefine Greece’s tourism product so it can adapt to the new reality after the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides topped the agenda of a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) board of directors. Theoharis stressed the need to focus on re-opening the country’s hotels under new […]

Greece Looks Into Safe Entry Documentation Options After Covid-19

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Greek authorities are exploring the possibility of safe entry documentation to be shown at airports in Greece upon arrival after coronavirus (Covid-19) travel restrictions are lifted. According to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas, the ministry was looking into the possibility of “entry protocols” as part its next-day plan to recover lost ground. In the […]

Greek Tourism Ministry Announces New 1572 Coronavirus Hotline

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The Greek Tourism Ministry on Wednesday announced a new hotline that will provide answers for coronavirus (Covid-19) concerns of consumers, tourists, businessmen and tourism workers. The line will operate from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday and can be reached by dialing 1572. The hotline is administered by a special team of the tourism ministry […]

Greece Looking at Domestic Tourism to Jumpstart Sector After Covid-19

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Showing a stronger focus on domestic tourism this year is considered to be one of Greece’s most likely solutions in order to salvage whatever can be saved from the 2020 season due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. Referring recently to the blow the country’s tourism sector has received due […]