Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this season, after the Covid-19 pandemic brought all air transport and incoming travel to a standstill. However, taking into account figures on domestic tourism in Greece in 2018, extra efforts must be made to attract […]
Exterior of the Europa building in Brussels. Source: newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/ European Union (EU) finance ministers agreed to open a 240-billion-euro credit line to member states in efforts to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on Union economies. Under the emergency response tool, EU member states will have access to European Stability
Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is aiming for the opening of the Greek tourism season in July to give the sector a boost and help “save” August, the country’s most strongest month of the season. “If all goes well and we proceed with the second phase of our plan that includes the gradual […]
Lykavittos Hill, Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou In efforts to reboot its tourism sector, one of the country’s strongest economic drivers, Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 (coronavirus) to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals. “This is a comprehensive plan that includes all […]
The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced this week a series of coronavirus (Covid-19) safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites. Archaeological sites are scheduled to re-open on May 18, open-air cinemas on June 1, and museums on June 15. More specifically,
Greece is urging European Union lawmakers to come up with a common plan for transport that will apply across the Union and will restart flights while ensuring risk-free travel for passengers and the safety of host countries in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking on Ant1 TV, Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis said […]
Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek authorities recently announced that its nationwide sailing ban on private pleasure boats arriving from abroad and entering its ports has been extended to May 18, as part of the country’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. The measure was originally in effect for the period March 19 – April […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterparts from Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that the three countries have managed to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s tourism ministry confirmed on […]
Aiming to get the market going as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides, the Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the food and beverages industry to operate outdoors. Greece entered the first of seven stages allowing free movement and the operation of retail businesses on May 4. According to the […]
Photo Source: Egnatia Odos SA Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are recommending that health safety documentation be required for incoming visitors by road ensuring safe travel in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Incoming tourism from countries bordering with Northern Greece can save the day, tourism stakeholders claim as there is no need to


















