Costa Nostrum: Proposals for post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for Greek Beaches

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Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]

Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]

Greece Begins Stage 1 of a ‘New Normal’ After Easing Covid-19 Restrictions

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Greece has entered its first stage in easing a nationwide lockdown which it imposed six weeks ago to curb the spread of Covid-19. As of 6am on Monday, May 4, Greece began its transition to a “new normal” (as referred to by the government), with new rules for the entire population (mandatory use of face […]

SETE Says Health Protocols Highest Priority for Next-day Travel

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The recovery of Greece’s tourism sector in the aftermath of Covid-19 is dependent on uniform health protocols which will set safe travel standards and define the terms of hotel and tourism-related business operations, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). In a letter sent on Monday to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, SETE and the 13 […]

Reviving Tourism, Exports Tops Greece’s Economic Recovery Plan

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Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Looking to the next day and at ways to recover its economy which suffered a heavy blow due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greece is aiming to redefine two of its top sectors: tourism and exports. According to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, the government’s recovery […]

Greece’s Archaeological Sites Set to Reopen on May 18

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The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of coronavirus (Covid-19) containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public with new visitor rules on May 18, said Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni this week. Mendoni’s announcement came after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greece Sets Face Mask Rule to Contain Covid-19 Spread

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Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times particularly in public spaces where contact with others is inevitable in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check. The national health committee has recommended the mandatory use of masks in public transport and crowded public spaces such as […]

Greece to Soon Announce post-Covid-19 Health Protocols, Tourism Minister Tells Bloomberg

By admin 29 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Health regulations to be implemented at hotels and tourism-related facilities across Greece in efforts to welcome travelers in the aftermath of the Covid-19 health crisis, are set to be announced in the upcoming period, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Bloomberg on Tuesday. Theoharis said the ministry was taking actions so that travelers will be […]

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

ECTAA: Concrete Actions Only Way for Tourism Value Chain to Continue

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Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are calling for concrete actions including provisionally changing the EU’s Package Travel Directive so that the tourism value chain can continue after coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are lifted to operate. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is stressing that only through coordinated actions