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Greece will Open for Tourism with ‘Five Lines of Defence’ Against Covid-19

Greece has set up five lines of defence against Covid-19 in order to open for tourism safely this year.

Greece Unsure About Easing Lockdown Measures for Easter

Greek authorities say it is ‘too soon’ to discuss if lockdown restrictions will be eased in Greece in time for the Easter holiday.

Covid-19 Still Keeps Passenger Traffic Down at Athens Airport

The Covid-19 pandemic and global travel restrictions in March kept passenger traffic at Athens International Airport below last year's levels.

Culture Ministry: Summer Operating Hours for Archaeological Sites, Museums

The Ministry of Culture has announced the summer operating hours of archaeological sites and museums across Greece.

Op-Ed: ‘Technology will Eventually Come to Our Rescue’ – Diamantis Pithis

Argo Travel Director Diamantis Pithis tells us the role technology can play in shaping the post-coronavirus world for travel.

Greece Updates Aviation Directives for Int’l Flights, Domestic Travel

Greece has updated its Covid-19 aviation directives that extend restrictions on domestic travel until April 12 and on international flights until April 19.

Covid-19: Shops will Not Open in Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia

Greece’s General Secretariat of Civil Protection has announced that shops in the regional units of Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia will not open on April 5.

Study: Athens Only City in Europe to See Hospitality Recovery in 2022

Athens will be the only European city to see recovery of its hospitality and entertainment sectors in 2022, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Fully Vaccinated Americans Do Not Need to Quarantine After Travel, Say New CDC Guidelines

Americans that have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to quarantine after domestic or international travel, say new CDC guidelines.

Greece’s Free Covid-19 Self-tests in Pharmacies as of April 7

The first batch of free Covid-19 self-test kits will be available at pharmacies in Greece as of April 7, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

Greece in Talks with Airlines, Tour Operators to Boost Tourism

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is in talks with leading airlines and tour operators to promote Greece’s tourism product to markets abroad.

Greece Takes Over Presidency of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Greece has taken over the Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) from Germany.

Covid-19 an Obstacle for 2021 Greek Tourism Forecast, Says Hotels Chief

No forecast can be made at the moment on how Greek tourism will progress this year, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos.

HOTREC Rolls Out #TogetherForHospitality Campaign to Support Tourism Recovery

HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, has launched a digital campaign to support the tourism sector.

Covid-19 Fatigue Forces Greek Authorities to Allow Shopping

Greek authorities have given the go-ahead for small retail shops to reopen, allowing at the same time movement between municipalities on weekends.

Deloitte Study Sees Lasting Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s Hotel Industry

The repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on Europe’s hotel industry are expected to last longer than initially assessed, according to Deloitte.

Shops in Greece to Re-open Under Covid-19 Guidelines

Retail stores in Greece will re-open to consumers on April 5 under Covid-19 guidelines, the Greek government has announced.

UNWTO Outlines Two Scenarios for Possible Travel Rebound in 2021

The UNWTO has outlined two scenarios for 2021, which consider a possible rebound in international travel in the second half of the year.

Covid-19: Italy Announces 5-day Quarantine for EU Arrivals

Italy has announced that all travelers from EU countries will be required to spend five days in quarantine upon their arrival to the country.

Mitsis Hotels Group Restarts Safe Operation from April 1

The Mitsis Hotels Group on April 1 will open the doors of its five-star Mitsis Grand Hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes.