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Greece Says Safety of Visitors and Hosts a Top Priority

Enabling travel without endangering the lives of holidaymakers is of utmost importance for Greece, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during an interview on BBC World News,

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.

Travel in the post-Covid-19 Era – EU Guidelines

The European Commission has issued guidelines for member states on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity in the post-Covid-19 period.

Athens Municipality Offers its Venues as Stages for Concerts and Events

The Municipality of Athens will offer its venues to support culture and artists that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kallichoron Hotel on Astypalea Offering Free Stays to Covid-19 Medics

Astypalea's Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel is offering free accommodation to medical professionals working for Greece’s National Health System to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Health Expert Sets Summer Covid-19 Rules

Lab tests, hygiene rules, social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups are at the center of the Greek Health Ministry's Covid-19 plan for the summer 2020.

Israelis Serious About Developing Stronger Tourism Ties with Greece

Israelis are keen on developing stronger tourism ties with Greece through a series of joint actions and promotional initiatives, a report says.

Kassaros Travel in Metsovo Getting Ready for 2020 Summer Season

Kassaros Travel is getting ready to launch a new program of activities for the 2020 summer season, which will be put into effect as soon as the Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

Covid-19: Sunweb Group Freezes Prices for Already Booked Holidays

Sunweb Group is freezing its rates for holidays canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, guaranteeing travelers that the prices for identical travel plans will remain unchanged.

Grimaldi and Minoan Lines Stand By Greek Healthcare System

The Grimaldi Group and Minoan Lines are donating a total of 115,000 euros to support Greece’s healthcare system for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

KLM Launches ‘Holland at Home’ Video Series

KLM has launched a new video series on social media titled “Holland at Home”, aiming to offer a unique virtual travel experience to its future passengers.

Greece Proposes EU-wide 72-hour Pre-travel Covid-19 Test

Greece is calling on the European Commission to adapt its proposal for a pre-travel coronavirus test to be instituted across the EU.

Gov’t Spokesman: Greek 2020 Tourism Season Shorter, But Not Lost

The Greek 2020 tourism season is not completely lost, despite the smaller duration it may have, says gov't spokesman, Stelios Petsas.

Athens Municipality Approves 6.8km City Walk

The Municipality of Athens has approved a city walk which will focus on unifying the city’s archaeological sites and landmarks.

HotelBrain Aims to Open All its Hotels for 2020 Greek Tourism Season

HotelBrain CEO Panos Paleologos is aiming to reopen all of the company's hotels in Greece for the 2020 tourism season but has concerns on the development of bookings.

Best Western Launches ‘We Care Clean’ Program for its Hotels

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched its “We Care Clean” program, with the aim to ensure a high level of cleaning standards and operational best practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Donates €30,000 for Covid-19 Testing on Crete

The Metaxa Hospitality Group has announced the donation of 30,000 euros to support the University of Crete's referral laboratory for Covid-19 testing.

Qatar Airways to Give Away 100,000 Tickets to Frontline Medics

Qatar Airways will give away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say “thank you” for their heroic work during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece – Cyprus Team Up to Reignite Tourism

Tourism stakeholders in Greece and Cyprus have agreed to introduce incentives to stimulate travel between the two countries once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

UK to Open Borders with Quarantine for All Except the French

The UK said it will gradually be “reopening”, as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, requiring visitors to self-isolate for 14 days at a specific facility with the exception of the French.