Commission: Helping EU Tourism Businesses Recover from Covid-19

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The European Commission said on Wednesday that its proposed Tourism and Transport package of guidelines and recommendations aims to help the EU tourism sector recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, by supporting businesses and ensuring that Europe continues to be the number one destination for visitors. “We propose a common European approach to managing what

Germany Gradually Eases Covid-19 Border Controls

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In an attempt to facilitate business and family travel and restart tourism, Germany said it would be easing coronavirus (Covid-19) border restrictions in the coming period reopening first for Luxembourg on May 15. Most of Europe has been awaiting Germany’s actions, which also include easing border measures for France, Austria, and Switzerland as of Friday. […]

Greek Organized Beaches to Reopen with Rules

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While gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the Greek government on Wednesday announced that it plans to reopen the country’s organized beaches – with social distancing rules -this weekend. The announcement was made following a recommendation of the Health Ministry’s infectious disease committee in view of the high temperatures that are expected in Greece the

Greece Welcomes EU Guidelines to Safely Restart Tourism post-Coronavirus

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Photo source: European Commission The Greek government and tourism sector on Wednesday welcomed the framework of guidelines and recommendations for tourism and transport in the EU presented by the European Commission to help member states cope in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Greek government “Organizing such a common European framework has not been

European Commission Takes a Stand on Vouchers for Canceled Travel

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Consumers with canceled travel plans due the Covid-19 pandemic have the right to choose between cash refunds or reimbursement via vouchers, the European Commission reminded on Wednesday. While presenting a package of tourism and transport guidelines to help Member States cope in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, the Commission referred specifically to travel

Greece Health Expert Sets Summer Covid-19 Rules

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Lab tests, hygiene rules, social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups are at the center of the Greek health ministry’s coronavirus (Covid-19) plan for the summer ahead in addition to plenty of patience, according to its spokesperson Sotiris Tsiodras. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Tsiodras said discussions were ongoing among health experts and government

Aktor Concessions SA Inks 40-year Alimos Marina Deal

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Greek company Aktor Concessions SA finalized on Wednesday, a deal to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina, southern Athens, for a 40-year period, putting forward 57.5 million euros. The value of the agreement is set to reach at least 177 million euros, including an annual concession fee and a share […]

Israelis Serious About Developing Stronger Tourism Ties with Greece

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Israelis are keen on developing stronger tourism ties with Greece through a series of joint actions and promotional initiatives and are also interested in visiting this summer despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, a report presented this week found. According to the report conducted by the Greek Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel-based tourism bodies and visitors […]

Covid-19: Greece Expected to Allow Travel to the Islands from May 25

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Greece is expected to lift its restrictions on travel to the Greek islands as of Monday, May 25, according to Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias. Travel to the Greek islands is currently prohibited for the general public due to the measures of the Greek government, taken to curb the […]

Greece to Propose EU-wide 72-hour Pre-travel Covid-19 Test

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Greece is calling on the European Commission to adapt its proposal for a pre-travel coronavirus test to be instituted across the EU in order to allow travel to begin once the lockdown measures are lifted. According to reports in news site Politico and Greek daily Kathimerini, Greece will request that Wednesday’s College of Commissioners examine […]