The reduced value-added tax (VAT) regime for five Aegean islands in Greece has once again received a six-month extension, according to a ministerial decision signed recently by deputy ministers of finance, Apostolos Vesiropoulos and Theodoros Skylakakis. The islands in question are those in the northeastern Aegean that have received the main burden of refugee flows […]
Incoming road tourism from Greece’s neighboring countries accounted for 9.6 million arrivals, 38.2 million overnight stays and 1.8 billion euros in revenue in 2019, according to data released by INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body. More specifically, inbound tourism by road accounted for 30.6 percent of all arrivals to Greece in 2019,
Photo Source: OAG Industry experts may be confident about the resumption of travel after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, but travelers appear to still be fearful of getting on planes, a recent study found. More specifically, according to findings released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG, passenger confidence is low concerning air travel but the […]
Greece is well prepared to address possible coronavirus incidents but should increase Covid-19 testing on passengers from flights originating in high risk territories, said infectious disease expert Haralambos Gogos. Speaking on SKAI TV, Gogos said that data from Europe appeared to be improving and that stringent health protocols in place at all hotels in Greece […]
Mastercard, an international technology company offering a global payment processing network, has joined forces with the Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Municipality of Athens to support their efforts for the restart of the tourism industry in Greece. During the recent online Delphic Economic Forum 2020, the company announced the
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo Source: @PM of Israel Ties between Greece and Israel were further reinforced this week after the two countries agreed to cooperate in the fields of tourism, cybersecurity and agriculture. The agreements were made during Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Israel on
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released criteria for the use of Covid-19 testing in the travel process. “Should governments choose to introduce Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate to very high rates of accuracy,” […]
Greek hoteliers are requesting that the tourism ministry clarify the details involving the mandatory implementation of health protocols and are citing the high cost involved. “Hotels are not and will not become hospitals,” said the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) in a letter to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, underlining that the demands placed on hoteliers
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided important updated information on travel to Greece in the post-Covid-19 era, during June 15-30 and from July 1 onwards. Answers to frequently asked questions are included. June 15 to June 30 Aligned with European Commission communication with regards to the ban of non-essential travel from non-EU+ countries.EU+ […]
A joint declaration between Greece and Israel, aiming to continue bilateral negotiations to strengthen tourism relations in the near future, was signed on Tuesday. The declaration was signed by Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his Israeli counterpart, Asaf Zamir, on the sidelines of the official visit of a Greek delegation in Israel. It should […]


















