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 […]

UK Considers ‘Air Bridges’ Option to Reopen to Tourism

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In efforts to reopen to tourism, the British government is examining the possibility of allowing mutual travel between countries with effective coronavirus (Covid-19) management and low infection rates. According to a report in British daily The Telegraph, the department for transport and the Home Office are looking into replacing Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals with the

Amorgos to Become Movie Location for New International Production

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Photo Source: @Municipality of Amorgos The island of Amorgos in the Cyclades is expected to draw global attention as it will be the filming location of “Tochter” (Daughters), a new feature film co-produced by three companies from Greece, Germany and Italy. Based on the novel “Tochter” by Lucy Fricke, the movie is a “dramedy” (comedy-drama) […]

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 […]

AthensWas Hotel Welcomes its Guests to the Greek Capital

By admin 1 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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AthensWas, a luxury design hotel located in a prime location near Athens‘ landmark sites, reopened its doors on June 1 and is welcoming visitors to the Greek capital. A member of the Anemi Hotels, AthensWas has implemented the health protocols announced by the Tourism Ministry and Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY). As underlined in […]

Greece’s Outdoor Cinemas Open Offering Post-covid-19 Relief

By admin 1 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Open-air cinema Cine-Thisio Open-air cinemas across Greece are opening their doors to the public starting June 1 running on a 70 percent capacity with open bars and no breaks. Safety measures in the aftermath of Covid-19 include operating with one empty seat for every two, single-way corridors, and allowing a distance of at least 1.5 […]

Covid-19 Throws Airline Sector Off Course

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Photo Source: @S&P Global Ratings Airports and airlines will need at least three years before they begin to recover losses caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, with global passenger numbers set to drop by up to 55 percent in 2020 against 2019, an S&P Global Ratings study found. The international ratings agency said it expects […]

Preveza’s Monolithi Beach Named Safest in Europe for Summer 2020

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Monolithi beach, Preveza. Photo Source: EBD/Pit-Stock The beach of Monolithi in Preveza ranks first on the list of the “Safest Beaches in Europe for a Summer Holiday in 2020” that was recently released by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. EBD’s list is based on various criteria such as the number of people infected by the coronavirus […]

Platform for Accessible Tourism on the Greek Islands to Launch

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A new web platform that will look to make the Greek islands accessible to tourists with special needs will launch in June by Greek non-profit organization Agoni Grammi Gonimi, Microsoft Hellas and ATCOM. The platform’s pilot version was introduced on Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 21 and will begin to operate this month under […]

Poseidon Hotel on the Athenian Riviera Opens its Doors

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Poseidon Athens Hotel The Poseidon Athens Hotel has opened its doors to welcome its guests to Paleo Faliro on the Athenian Riviera. “We are looking forward to welcoming our guests to our fully renovated rooms, and fulfill their highest expectations with Athens’ unique sunset in the background,” the hotel’s management said in an announcement. The […]