FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

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The Hellenic Parliament. Photo Source: @PressParliament Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans issued to member states to deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19) impact, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, speaking at an Economist conference on Friday. “Based on current data, Greece does not need to resort to the ESM’s

Lufthansa Group Re-launches Flights to Greece after Covid-19

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Photo Source: Lufthansa Group Lufthansa Group announced this week that it was expanding its post-Covid-19 flight schedule in the months ahead to include dozens of flights to Greek destinations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Santorini. The group, which through the Star Alliance program includes Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and SWISS, will be

AIA, AEGEAN Among First to Test EASA Covid-19 Health-safe Measures

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Athens International Airport (AIA) and AEGEAN Airlines are among Europe’s first aviation companies to have signed up to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) charter for the return to normal operations in the aftermath of Covid-19. Under the agreement, the first 10 companies have pledged to work with their national authorities to put measures […]

St. George Lycabettus Hotel Welcomes Visitors to Athens

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The recently renovated St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel in Athens has reopened its doors to provide guests with prime hospitality experiences near the center of the Greek capital. The five-star property is among the city’s historic hotels, offering business and leisure travelers high-quality services for the last 40 years. To ensure the safety of its guests […]

July a Key Month for Greek Tourism 2020 Season, Says GNTO

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July is expected to be a crucial month for Greek tourism as authorities will by then have a clear picture about the flow of travelers to Greek destinations this season, as well as the efficiency of the recently introduced health protocols, Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said on Thursday. Speaking during […]

Greece Issues Covid-19 Action Guidelines for Hotel Doctors

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As it prepares to welcome tourists on June 15, Greece issued this week a set of guidelines for medical doctors stationed at hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the necessary actions in case of a suspected incident. The National Public Health Organization (EODY) noted that though […]

One by One European Countries Open Up to Tourists

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Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are among the countries gradually opening up to tourists from Europe this month, as authorities begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Greece announced that it would be opening up the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki on June 15 and all

Navarino Challenge: Platinum at 2020 Tourism Awards

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Runners of Navarino Challenge crossing the magnificent Voidokilia beach (photo by Babis Giritziotis) This article is brought to you by Active Media Group Navarino Challenge: Early bird registration open until July 31 The award-winning Navarino Challenge sports tourism event will return for the 8th consecutive year in Messinia and Costa Navarino, from October 16-18,

Larissa’s Hotel Metropol Opens with Safety Measures in Place

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The Hotel Metropol, located in Larissa, central Greece, has reopened its doors offering accommodation services in line with the health protocols announced by the Greek Tourism Ministry, and in accordance to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Greece’s year-round hotels, including Hotel Metropol,

Greece Clarifies Covid-19 Controls on Flights Out of High-risk Airports

By admin 3 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis referred to two safety protocols in place as Greece opens to tourism on June 15 in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, underlining that there are no restrictions on countries but on high-risk airports. Speaking on Sky News, Theoharis clarified that Greece’s restart tourism program foresees opening up the […]