Covid-19 Health Protocols for Greek Tourism in the Pipeline

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Greece’s Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said this week that a set of finalized Covid-19 health protocols to be implemented in the tourism sector would be announced in the coming period. Speaking on Alpha 98.9 radio this week, Zacharaki revealed that protocols for businesses and employees in tourism have already been sent to the Covid-19 […]

Greece’s Rooms to Let Eligible for Shoreline Use

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An amendment to a shoreline use law now gives rooms to let the right to use the beach for the rental of sea sport equipment, placement of tables and chairs, umbrellas and recliners for public use without restrictions. The revised law, which already applies to hotels, restaurants, cafes, campgrounds and leisure centers, now includes rooms […]

Protecting Tourists a Priority for Over 100 Governments

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Photo source: UNWTO More than 100 countries, alongside international organizations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Wednesday. The UNWTO is in the process of launching an International Code for the Protection of Tourists, which will

UK’s PM Aiming to Give Update on International Travel in April

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo Source: gov.uk Although thousands of British nationals are already booking their summer holidays abroad, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against non-essential travel due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, adding that he would have more to say on the matter early next month. “We’ve heard already that there […]

Turkish Lira Slide May Impact Greek Tourism, Exports

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The fall of the Turkish lira this week is expected to impact Greek tourism and exports, said Union of Hellenic Chambers President Konstantinos Mihalos, adding that the shock on global financial markets will also lead to insecurity in the already volatile region. “The collapse of the Turkish lira in recent days has led to explosive […]

Greece, San Marino Discuss Strengthening Tourism Cooperation

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterpart from San Marino, Federico Pedini Amati at the Greek Tourism Ministry in Athens accompanied by Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (left) and the Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Viki Loizou. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterpart from San Marino, Federico Pedini Amati on

Greece Rules Out Opening Retail on March 29 Due to Covid-19 Case Surge

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Photo source: acci.gr Greece has ruled out opening retail on March 29 as initially planned due to an upsurge in Covid-19 cases, Alternate Interior Minister Stelios Petsas said on Tuesday. Cases in Greece have been on the rise in March with the latest toll coming to 3,586 new coronavirus cases, 1,535 of which in the […]

Athens and Istanbul Mayors Pledge to Strengthen Ties

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis Ways of strengthening ties between Athens and Istanbul in the fields of culture and tourism were recently discussed between Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The two mayors met at the Istanbul City Hall last week where they signed a memorandum of understanding […]

More Greeks Abroad Get Access to ‘myConsulLive’ Platform

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Greece’s new pilot program myConsulLive has entered its third phase providing more Greeks living abroad with the option to receive information or conduct public record transactions through video calls. Launched in December 2020, the MyConsulLive.gov.gr platform is now available at: – the consular offices of the Greek embassies in Brussels, Washington, Paris and Stockholm.–

Greece Set to Welcome Large Number of Romanian Tourists

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Greece may well be the leading destination choice among more travelers from Romania this year after tour operators confirmed high demand during Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis’ two-day visit to Bucharest. Theoharis met with Romanian government officials, including Economy Minister Claudiu Nasui and tourism stakeholders, who expressed their optimism for the year