Greece is taking a leading role globally in the restart of MICE tourism with its health protocols and best practices, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.
Safety is the top priority for Greek authorities who are aiming to kick off the tourism season earlier this year imposing rigorous Covid-19 health protocols.
Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to health protocols.
Restaurants and bars in Greece are now required to display one of three badges for customers to recognize establishments implementing Covid-19 health protocols and safety practices.
Greek hoteliers are hoping that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year with the help of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and health protocols.
The UNWTO recently convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive the Covid-19 crisis.
The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling for the re-opening of museums and sites with health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation.
Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the Greek government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for the MICE industry.
The 1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event recently took place in the area of Glyfada in Athens under strict measures, taking under consideration Greece's Covid-19 health protocols.
Crete made a good impression this year despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and a considerable drop in arrivals, with 8 in 10 saying health protocols were satisfactory.
Neptune Hotels Resort has adopted the health protocols announced by Greek authorities, with the aim to provide its guests with high-end hospitality services on Kos.
The Flegra Collection Hospitality group has announced the gradual reopening of its hotels in Halkidiki, which are all in line with Covid-19 health protocols.
The Alkyon Resort Hotel & Spa in Corinthos has reopened its doors with new safety standards and health protocols in place, welcoming guests with warm Greek hospitality.
The Hotel Metropol in Larissa has reopened its doors to guests, offering accommodation services in line with the health protocols announced by the Greek Tourism Ministry.
Tourism operations in Greece, which will be implementing the new (Covid-19) health protocols, will not be held liable for any coronavirus-related civil charges, says a draft bill tabled in parliament.
