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Covid-19: Greece on Spain’s List of ‘High-risk’ Areas for Travel

Spain has placed Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic and several other countries and regions on its “high-risk” travel list.

Israel Opens Borders to Covid-19 Vaccinated Travelers

Israel has opened its borders to foreign nationals who are vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the virus.

KLM Sees First Quarterly Operating Profit Since Start of Covid-19 Pandemic

KLM closed the third quarter of 2021 with an operating profit, its first since the start of the Covid-19 crisis nineteen months ago.

Greece Considers Emergency Measures as Covid-19 Cases Spike

Greek officials may be ordering a new round of measures, which may include tougher controls at restaurants and bars, to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Greeks and Covid-19 Vaccine: 11% are Hesitant to Get the Jab, 8% Say ‘No’

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

UK Removes All Countries from Covid-19 ‘Red’ Travel List

The UK has removed the last seven countries from its Covid-19 red list, which required newly arrived travelers to enter hotel quarantine.

Greece Opens to More Nationalities, Extends Covid-19 Air Travel Rules into November

Greece has opened its gates to travelers from five non-EU destinations and extended all rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

Greek Gov’t Revises Covid-19 Health Measures for Hotels

The Greek government has announced a series of revised Covid-19 protective measures for hotels, after a spike of coronavirus cases in the country.

EU Accepts Covid-19 Digital Certificates Issued by UK and Armenia for Travel

Covid-19 certificates issued by Armenia and the UK are now equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate system for travel.

Moody’s Says Tourism Behind Greece’s Resilience to Covid-19

Greece’s resilience to the Covid-19 shock is a result of a strong tourism industry, according to credit agency Moody’s.

Reminder of Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Domestic Flights

The Greek authorities have issued a reminder of the Covid-19 rules that travelers must follow when on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece.

WTM London: Covid-19 Test Facility Will Be at ExCeL Expo Center

WTM London will have a Covid-19 testing facility inside ExCeL expo center for visitors who need to take a test before flying home.

Greece’s Aviation Authority Extends Covid-19 Rules for Int’l Travelers

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended the Covid-19 rules that travelers from abroad must follow to enter Greece.

Commission: EU Certificate ‘Crucial’ to Europe’s Covid-19 Response

The EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate has played a decisive role in Europe’s response to the pandemic and facilitated travel, according to a European Commission report.

Entering Greece: Covid-19 Travel Rules Extended

All of Greece’s Covid-19 travel rules for international flights and passengers have been extended.

Covid-19: EU Summit to Examine Freer Travel Movement, Simpler Rules 

EU leaders are expected to request the mutual recognition of Covid-19 certificates from third countries in an attempt to facilitate travel in and out of the EU. 

Greece Keeps Covid-19 Air Travel Rules Unchanged

The Covid-19 rules that international travelers must follow to enter Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Athens’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Focus on post-Covid-19 Travel Trends

The main trends that will define travel in the post-Covid-19 era will be analyzed during the 5th International Hospitality Forum that will take place in Athens in November.

Greece Lifts Most Covid-19 Restrictions Countrywide

The Greek authorities will lift most Covid-19 restrictions, including curfews in areas with high coronavirus rates, throughout Greece as of October 9.

Santorini Breaks Tourist Records Despite Covid-19

The world-famous Greek island of Santorini broke all tourism records in September despite Covid-19, according to data released by the South Aegean Tourism Initiative.