Greece, Cyprus and Israel are examining the creation of a “safe tourism zone” in view of the fact that they have managed to successfully contain the spread of Covid-19.
Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the government to set clear regulations concerning health protocols so that facilities can return to business in the post-Covid-19 era.
Germany and France believe that it is “too soon” to allow holidays, adding that a good time to reassess would be mid-June, depending on how the Covid-19 pandemic evolves.
Travel agents of Greece and Cyprus are assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tourism sectors, in an aim to draw up a common strategy to restart the sector.
The Greek government is focusing on ways that will allow businesses active in the F&B industry to operate outdoors, aiming to get the market going as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.
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.
Despite the coronavirus crisis, nine in 10 businesses in Greece, members of the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry, intend to implement their investments in the country as scheduled.
A harmonized safe travel policy across the EU, in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, is a key priority to rebooting tourism in Europe, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told CNN’s Richard Quest.
More than half of Greeks say they are willing to accept a vacation discount coupon to go on holiday at a Greek destination, as part of efforts to stimulate domestic tourism.
Twelve EU member states, including Greece, have requested for the European Commission to approve the temporary issuance of vouchers for canceled trips due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Greece will soon announce health regulations for hotels to follow in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, the Greek tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, told Bloomberg.
Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times, particularly in public spaces, in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check.
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) is asking for concrete actions so that the tourism value chain can continue to operate after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
Summer holidays after the Covid-19 pandemic can be possible as long as vacationers keep safe distances and follow basic hygiene rules, says health expert Nikolaos Sipsas.
Greece and Switzerland are showing an uptick in intra-European travel intent, as countries in Europe begin to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions, according to a study by Sojern.
Coordinated EU actions for the restart of air transport, including a unified border decision, are essential for tourism's recovery, says Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Militiadis Varvitsiotis.
