Airlines, Cruise Companies Betting on Greece this Summer

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Airlines and cruise companies are looking to Greece this summer in hopes of covering ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 52 airline companies and 40 cruise ships will be in place to meet the demands of travelers to Greece this summer, according to Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Vassilis Korkidis. […]

Minister Theoharis to Promote Greece at Spain’s FITUR 2021

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will promote Greece at the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR, which will run May 19-23 in Spain. Held in the Ifema trade fair centre of Madrid, FITUR is the global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America. “FITUR is […]

Minister Theoharis: Greece Tourism Opening in the Spotlight

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Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to the country’s leading role in restarting tourism in Europe, and paving the way for safe travel speaking at the recent 6th Delphi Economic Forum. Theoharis, who participated in a panel discussion with ‎Google General Manager Southeast Europe, Peggy Antonakou, referred to Greece’s opening to tourists,

Greece Officially Opens for the 2021 Tourism Season

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Thursday presented the government’s plan for the safe opening of the 2021 tourism season set for Friday, May 14. “It is a fact: We are reopening the Greek tourism industry and bringing Greece back to the European and world forefront as a destination equivalent […]

First International Flights of the Season Touch Down in Greece

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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 […]

UK’s Airlines, Tour Operators Want Greece Green-listed for Travel

By admin 12 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Representatives of leading British airline companies and tour operators are optimistic that the UK government will eventually add Greece to its list of countries from which travelers will not have to quarantine when they return to the UK, the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday. As of May 17 the UK […]

Greece to Lift a Number of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions

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A number of lockdown restrictions in Greece, imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), will be lifted on Friday, May 14, it was announced on Wednesday. Speaking during the Covid-19 evening media briefing, Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos announced that the government was further easing lockdown

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 […]