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Greek Tourism Industry Welcomes Restart Support Measures

Greek tourism stakeholders welcomed sector support measures announced by the Greek government, referring to them as "a first step" to recover lost ground after the Covid-19 health crisis.

Bulgaria Looks Towards Greece and Serbia for Quarantine-free Travel

Bulgaria recently held discussions with Greece and Serbia on lifting restrictions and allowing quarantine-free travel between the three countries.

Condor Gets Ready to Fly to 14 Greek Destinations

German leisure airline Condor, this summer will be flying from Germany to 14 popular holiday destinations in Greece.

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Puts ‘Safety First’ with New Hygiene Standard

Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel is rolling out its new "Safety First" standard, aiming to boost hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.

Varos Village Invites Travelers to Relax Safely on Lemnos this Summer

The hotels Varos Village Boutique and the Varos Residences, located on the island of Lemnos, will open to guests on Juine 15 and promise a safe and relaxing stay.

Lufthansa Group: Free Rebooking Period Extended

The Lufthansa Group airlines are extending their free rebooking period, offering passengers the option to book a new travel date until December 31, 2021.

Greece Open to Tourists from June 15 without Covid-19 Tests or Quarantine

Greece's 2020 tourism season will begin on June 15, the day the country will begin welcoming back flights from abroad.

Restart Tourism: Greece Presents Official post-Covid-19 Plan

The Greek government has presented a detailed plan to 'Restart Tourism' in Greece during the post-Covid-19 era.

Commission Approves Release of Next Debt Relief Tranche for Greece

The European Commission has approved the release of a new tranche of debt relief measures agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program.

Opening Borders post-Covid-19: EU Chief Says No to ‘mini-Schengens’

European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas reminded that when it comes to opening up tourism and travel, there is no room for discrimination.

European Council Approves SURE Job Safety Net

The European Council has approved the SURE scheme, a temporary emergency support instrument that will help member states protect jobs and thus employees.

IATA Releases Biosecurity Roadmap for Restart of Passenger Flights

IATA has released a proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for restarting passenger flights amid the Covid-19 crisis.

European Tourism Manifesto Supports Coordinated Return to EU Travel

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance is calling on national governments to introduce harmonised health protocols to enable travel in the new post-Covid-19 reality.

Eurobank: €750m Funding Package to Help Greek Hotels Amid Covid-19

Eurobank is launching a new package of funds, aiming to boost the restart efforts of the Greek hotel industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

AEGEAN to Gradually Restore Flights to European Destinations

AEGEAN will gradually resume service to European destinations, starting with its routes from Athens to Munich, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich.

Athina Luxury Suites Announces July 1 as Reopening Date

The Athina Luxury Suites boutique hotel, located on the Greek island of Santorini, has announced July 1 as its reopening date.

Minoan Lines Offers Discounts on Ferry Tickets for Vulnerable Groups

Minoan Lines has announced its support to Greece's vulnerable groups through the offer of special discounts on ferry tickets for the Piraeus – Crete route.

Avis Supports Athens’ Help at Home Plus Program

Avis has joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to support vulnerable groups through the “Help at Home Plus” program, amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Digi.travel Conference: Το μέλλον του τουρισμού μετά την πανδημία του COVID-19

To Digi.travel Conference με θέμα "Το μέλλον του τουρισμού μετά την πανδημία του COVID-19" θα διεξαχθεί ψηφιακά στις στις 28 και 29 Μαΐου.

Greek PM to Announce Actions Aimed at Saving the Tourism Year

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce on Wednesday, the government’s action plan aimed at salvaging the 2020 tourism year in the aftermath of Covid-19.