Most Greek Hotels Postpone Opening Until Flights Resume

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Photo © Hilton Athens Hotel Greek hotels operating all year long got the green light to open their doors on Monday, as authorities ease Covid-19 restrictions and prepare to welcome tourists on June 15, but the majority remained closed. Speaking on Radio North 98, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios confirmed that “80 percent of the […]

Enhanced Rules on Greek Beaches for Summer

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules to be implemented on all Greek beaches for protection against coronavirus infection. Among other things, social distancing rules still apply while beach bars are now allowed to serve food and beverages but are still prohibited for playing music and holding events. More specifically: – Only two […]

Greece to Cover Cost of Coronavirus-infected Tourists

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Greece announced this week that it would be covering the cost of treatment for any tourists who test positive for Covid-19 during their visit. “Our goal is to ensure the maximum safety for residents and visitors,” said Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas during a press briefing on Monday. Petsas said Greece was opening up to tourists […]

Greece to Increase Cash Rebate for Producers Filming in the Country

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: EKOME The Greek digital governance ministry announced this week that it would be increasing a cash rebate for film productions made in Greece from 35 percent to 40 percent in efforts to enhance the country’s position as an attractive filming destination and bring in investors. The decision was announced during a cabinet meeting […]

Greece Lays Out Plan to Make Best Use of EU Emergency Funding

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The Greek government is looking to put a total of 22.5 billion euros in EU subsidies to immediate use aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19 and strengthening the economy. Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said this week that Greece in October will table its priorities to the European Commission so that it can immediately begin […]

HAPCO Calls for Support to Restart MICE Industry

By admin 26 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @HAPCO The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called on Greek and international authorities and organizations to support and promote the MICE industry in its efforts to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and make a strong comeback once the pandemic subsides. The association estimates that since the start of the crisis,

New Law Paves Way for Diving Tourism in Greece

By admin 25 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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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

By admin 25 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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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 Health Protocols for Travel Agencies Offering Transfer Services – Rules for Car Rental

By admin 23 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Friends Stock / Shutterstock.com The Greek Tourism Ministry has released the health protocols that are to be followed by all tourism companies and travel agencies in Greece offering road transport services (tour buses with open or closed top) in order for their safe operation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rules for tourism companies […]

Covid-19: Greece to Launch ‘Syn-ergasia’ Job Retention Scheme

By admin 21 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Aiming to protect jobs and at the same time keep companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic above water, the Greek government announced the launch on June 1 of the “Syn-ergasia” program. Running initially through to September 30, the temporary employment support tool based on the tried and tested “Kurzarbeit” scheme – a German policy that […]