The Greek government has introduced a new online platform that includes a risk-assessment map that enables citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country and keep up to date with the latest safety restrictions by regional unit. The health safety map was presented during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing and is available on […]
Photo source: KLM Since the start of 2020 and among some 1.2 billion airplane passengers, there have been only 44 cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight journey, according to research released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “The risk of a passenger […]
Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere as Greek authorities consider additional measures to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reassurances that new measures will not be introduced. Speaking on SKAI TV, Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas did leave open the possibility of the mask requirement as well as the extension of bar, café […]
Spain, Canada and Austria were the three source markets to Greece that recorded the highest increases in the 2017-2019 period, according to the latest report released this week by SETE Intelligence (INSETE), the research department of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). More specifically, according to INSETE findings, inbound travelers from Spain recorded a 72
Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for the coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health on Thursday. The decree also lifts the rule for arrivals from Croatia and Malta. Passengers from the aforementioned countries are also not obliged to present a negative […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including
Photo source: Gatwick Airport England on Thursday added five Greek islands to its “travel corridor” exemptions list for quarantine, meaning that travelers from those destinations will not have to self-isolate upon arrival. According to the updated travel advise for Greece by the Foreign Office (FCDO), the islands of Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will […]
Photo source: Heathrow Airport UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday announced the creation of a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers, which is in place as part of preventive measures to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. […]
In a historic meeting this week in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, tourism ministers from the world’s leading economies met in Saudi Arabia, to explore ways to make tourism work through private-public partnerships, keep and create new jobs, ensure safe and seamless travel, and develop the sector sustainably. Aimed at addressing the unprecedented […]
Photo source: IATA Sixty-nine percent of travelers intend to fly internationally within the next six months, while 79 percent have plans for domestic air travel, according to a new report released by OAG, a leading global travel data provider. According to “The COVID-19 Recovery: Getting Passengers Back on Board” report, which focuses on traveler confidence, […]


















