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Attica Region Announces SME Covid-19 Funding Scheme

Small and medium-sized businesses in the Attica Region, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will be able to tap into a support package of 200 million euros.

Greek Minister: Post-Covid-19 Reality Needs Inclusive Tourism Model

Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere in Greece, as authorities are considering additional measures to address the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

GNTO: Year Ahead ‘Uncertain’ for Greek Tourism, Structural Changes a Must

Covid-19 lingers into the new year creating uncertainty and the need for structural changes in Greek tourism, says the GNTO's Dimitris Fragakis.

Northern Greece Travel Firm Joysters Launches Covid-19 Safety Plan

Greek travel company Joysters has launched a specialized Covid-19 action plan based on National Public Health Organization and EU protocols for its clients.

Greece Road Arrivals Grind to a Halt Due to Covid-19 Crisis

Arrivals to Greece by road in Q3 2020 reached only 580,000, accounting for a mere 8% of total arrivals recorded in 2019.

Face Masks Unlikely to Put Health at Risk, Says Study

Wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 is unlikely to cause CO2 toxicity in the body, according to a recent study.

Germany, UK, France Top Tourism Markets for Greece in Summer 2020

Visitors from Germany, the UK, France, Poland and Italy made up the bulk of incoming travelers in the 2020 summer season.

IMF: Greek Economy to Shrink by 9.5%

The Greek economy is expected to shrink by 9.5 percent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 shock, which has interrupted the country’s economic recovery, the IMF said.

Theoharis: Open Businesses, Safety Key to See Greek Tourism into New Era

Keeping Greece's tourism economy going and ensuring the health of all involved (professionals, visitors and locals) are the top priorities for the Tourism Ministry.

Forbes Poll: Luxury Hoteliers Say ‘Worst of Covid-19 Crisis Over’

More than half of luxury hoteliers polled by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) are expressing optimism that the Covid-19 crisis is subsiding.

Covid-19: Tourism Minister Expects Greece to Recover 20% of Last Year’s Revenue

Tourism-related revenues are expected to reach 20% of last year's earnings by the end of 2020, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Germany Lifts Global Travel Ban, Issues Europe Warnings

Germany has lifted a general Covid-19 travel warning announced in March for some 160 non-EU territories while issuing partial or full travel restrictions for more than 10 European nations.

Concerns Rise Over Increasing Covid-19 Cases in Attica

Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital.

Greece Proposes Coordinated EU-wide Covid-19 Actions

Greece has forwarded proposals to the European Commission for the implementation of Covid-19 measures to restore safe travel.

Covid-19 Cases on TUI Cruise Ship in Greece Create Confusion

A Covid-19 scare on board TUI’s "Mein Schiff 6" cruise ship caused alarm after 12 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Gaining Lost Ground in 2021 Key Priority for Greek Tourism After Covid-19

Quality, sustainable tourism practices, training and next generation upgrade works are priorities for Greece in 2021.

Greece – TUI Optimistic as Demand Extends Tourism Season into Autumn

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis discussed the extension of the tourism season in Greece with TUI, as bookings are already in place for November.

National Bank of Greece Sees Upturn in July-Aug Economic Activity

Greece's economic activity in July-August recorded an upturn with a positive impact of tourism, according to the country's national bank.

Europe’s Airlines Looking to Win Back Travelers with Lower Fares

In an attempt to win back reluctant travelers due to Covid-19, Europe’s airline companies are bringing down their rates for September through to December.