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Health Experts say Greece Prepared for Tourism in Covid-19 Times

Greece is well prepared to address possible Covid-19 incidents but should increase testing on passengers from flights originating in high risk territories, say health experts.

Greek Hoteliers Want Health Protocol Clarifications

Greek hoteliers are requesting that the Tourism Ministry clarifies the details involving the mandatory implementation of health protocols, citing the high cost involved.

Electra Hotels: Gradual Reopening of Properties Under Health and Safety Measures

Electra Hotels & Resorts has announced the gradual reopening of its hotels in accordance to Covid-19 health and safety measures.

Ammon Zeus Hotel Opening July 1 Under New Health and Safety Standards

The Ammon Zeus Hotel in Halkidiki, northern Greece, is opening its doors on July 1 and assures that it will meet the expectations of guests for hygiene, cleanliness and safety in the post-Covid-19 era.

WTTC Gives Tourism Destinations Stamp of Approval for Safety Protocols

The WTTC has given global destinations its "Safe Travels" stamp for adopting its private sector health and safety protocols for travel and tourism.

Thessaloniki Int’l Fair 2020 to Run Under Safety Protocols in September

The 85th Thessaloniki International Fair 2020, scheduled to take place in the Greek northern port city during September 5-13, will run under strict health protocols.

Protocols for Airports and Airlines post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for airports and airlines to restart in the post Covid-19 world.

Divani Apollon Opening June 1 with a ‘Clean & Healthy Stay Commitment’

Τhe Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso hotel will introduce its guests to its new “Clean & Healthy Stay Commitment” when its reopens on June 1.

Greece Covid-19 Risk Zones Based on Access to Health Units and Tests, Says Tourism Ministry

In response to opposition reactions to Greece's "Restart Tourism" plan, the Tourism Ministry said it “did not divide the islands into categories based on possibility of danger”.

AEGEAN Takes Off with Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

AEGEAN has announced enhanced health and safety measures on all its flights, in accordance with the new travel protocols and hygiene procedures for air transport.

Covid-19: Greece Ready to Present Protocols for Air, Ferry and Road Transport

Greece is getting ready to announce its health protocols for the safe operation of air, ferry and road transport during the post-Covid-19 period.

Protocols for Hotel Services post-Coronavirus – EU Guidelines

The Commission has issued guidelines for the establishment of health protocols in hospitality, that will ensure the safe operation of accommodation facilities in the post-coronavirus era.

Safe Travels: WTTC Unveils New Global Tourism Protocols to Restart Sector

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled new Safe Travels protocols to restart the Travel & Tourism private sector in the post Covid-19 world.

Protocols for Hotels post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for hotels to restart in the post Covid-19 world.

Protocols for Outdoor Shopping and Retail post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for outdoor shopping destinations and retail establishments to restart in the post Covid-19 world.

Northern Greece: Health Guidelines a Must to Facilitate Road Travel Through Borders

Tourism professionals in Northern Greece are awaiting for health guidelines to welcome incoming visitors expected to arrive by road in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: European Tourism Federations Call for EU Health Protocol to Restart Travel

The tourism federations of the private sectors of Germany, Greece, Italy and Norway have called for an EU health protocol for the entire travel and tourism value-added chain.

Travel Medicine Specialists Examine Protocols for Greece to Welcome ‘Coronavirus-free’ Tourists

Travel medicine experts are examining health protocols for Greece to welcome inbound travelers during the post-Covid-19 period.

Accor: New Label to Certify Health Standards for Hotels after Covid-19

Accor and Bureau Veritas have developed a label designed to certify that safety standards and cleaning protocols have been achieved to allow accommodation and catering businesses to reopen.

Greece Examining Idea of ‘Health Passport’ to Save Tourism Season from Covid-19

Greece is considering the possibility of introducing the so-called "health passport" that travelers would need to obtain to enter the country after the Covid-19 pandemic.