Greek Experts Warn of More Mykonos-style Measures for Other Islands

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A spike in Covid-19 cases due to the fast spreading Delta variant has caused concern among Greek health experts who are warning that measures like those imposed on Mykonos over the weekend may be ordered for other Greek islands including Paros, Ios, Santorini and Crete, which would be a massive blow for tourism. Experts are […]

Mykonos Not Hit By Wave of Cancellations, Says Greek Tourism Minister

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Little Venice, Mykonos. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Monday assured that the tourist traffic on Mykonos is progressing smoothly despite the Covid-19 restrictive measures recently imposed on the popular Greek island due to the fast spreading Delta variant. Speaking in parliament, the minister said that hoteliers and tourism professionals of the Greek

Greeks Put Vacation Plans on Pause Due to Covid-19

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Covid-19 and the faster-spreading Delta variant has put Greeks’ holiday plans on hold with one in two opting to stay put, according to a nationwide study released by the Association of Business and Retail Sales of Greece (SELPE) this week. Carried out in collaboration with ELTRUN, the E-Business Research Center of the Athens University of […]

New Covid-19 Measures for Mykonos: Curfew and Music Ban

By admin 17 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Saturday announced extra precautionary measures for the popular Greek destination of Mykonos aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to an announcement by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, the new restrictions for the island include: – A five-hour overnight curfew from 1am to

Covid-19 Rules for Flights to Greek Islands in Place Until July 26

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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends the rules that everyone must follow when traveling from the mainland to the islands on domestic flights until July 26. The aviation directive is part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. According […]

Germany Includes Greece Among Covid-19 Risk Areas

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Germany on Friday moved Greece and a number of other countries back on its Covid-19 travel risk list, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases. Due to a recent rise in Covid infections, Greece, the Netherlands, parts of Denmark, the Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand will be classified as “basic risk […]

Athens Municipality and GNTO Team Up to Promote Greek Capital as Leading Destination

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced on Friday that they would be joining forces towards the promotion of the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination. In this direction, the GNTO and the Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA)

HCAA: Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports See Upward Trend

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Greek airports in June recorded a steady upward trend in passenger traffic and arrivals from abroad compared to the same month in 2020, according to data from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). “The rules that are in place for entry to Greece from abroad (vaccination certificate or negative test or recovery certificate) have led […]

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19

Greece Launches Covid Free Badges at Restaurants, Bars

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Entertainment and recreational venues in Greece, including restaurants and bars, will starting today be required to display one of three Covid Free badges making it easier for customers to recognize establishments implementing Covid-19 health protocols and safety practices. It should be reminded that as of today, both indoor and outdoor spaces can only serve seated