Greece Reopens Casinos, Allows Organization of Conferences

By admin 29 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

Greece on Monday announced the lifting of restrictive measures that were imposed on a number of business categories to curb the spread of Covid-19. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Development and Investment, the following business activities will resume in Greece as of June 29: Children’s camps Food & beverage areas (canteens) in […]

Greek Regional Airports Ready to Go as Tourist Season Kicks Off

By admin 29 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s regional airports are ready to handle the first incoming flights on Wednesday, July 1, after months of inactivity due to Covid-19, said Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias following a series of inspections over the weekend. Hardalias carried out technical checks at the airports of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Chania and Heraklion

Protocol for Arrivals in Greece: All Travelers Must Fill Out a Passenger Locator Form

By admin 27 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Passengers arriving to Greece by air, sea or road, are now required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 48 hours before entering the country. The measure comes prior to the country opening all its airports to international flights on July 1 and aims to protect citizens and tourists and prevent the spread […]

Greek Destinations with Quarantine Hotels for Covid-19 Cases

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Ministry on Friday released the ministerial decision that reveals the locations of the hotels to be used for Covid-19 isolation purposes once Greece opens to tourists on July 1. Until now, some 60 hotels throughout Greece have responded to a tender announced by the ministry and expressed interest to operate as quarantine […]

Greece May Restrict Entry of Flights from Specific Countries After July 1

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greece, after July 1 when it officially opens to tourists, may keep its skies off limits to flights from a number of countries that have increased cases of Covid-19. Speaking to SKAI radio on Friday, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas confirmed rumors stating that from July 1 Greece may impose a ban on flights […]

Greek PM Pledges to Take Added Tourism Support Measures if Needed

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would not hesitate to take added measures to support the tourism industry should the need arise, encouraging businesses to tap into the “Syn-ergasia” job retention program. Speaking at the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) 28th general assembly this week, Mitsotakis referred to the unprecedented global effects of the

Greece Reacts After Turkey Calls for Change of Hagia Sofia Status

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. Photo © Greek Culture Ministry Turkey has yet again prompted the response of Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, after it re-tabled its plan to convert the historic former Greek Orthodox church of Hagia Sophia in the heart of Istanbul, into a mosque. Mendoni sent a letter on Thursday to representatives […]

Kos Ready to Receive First International Flight After Covid-19

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The Asklepeion site on the Greek island of Kos. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Monday, June 29, will attend a welcoming ceremony for the first international flight to land on the island of Kos since Greece went into lockdown due to Covid-19. The flight, chartered by travel giant TUI, will transport 170 doctors to […]

Protocols for Attractions, Car Hire and Short-term Rental post-Covid-19 by WTTC

By admin 26 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels in the post Covid-19 world. The latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening of global attractions, drive business […]

Greece Needs to Change its Tourism Model, PM and SETE Agree

By admin 25 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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SETE President Yiannis Retsos. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos on Thursday both underlined the need to establish a 10-year strategic plan to further develop the country’s tourism model with a focus on sustainability. Speaking during the 28th General Assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in Athens, Retsos referred to