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Amorgos Shares Culinary Secrets with Future Travelers – Video

Aiming to interact with future travelers from around the world, the Municipality of Amorgos released a new gastronomy video revealing the secrets of the island’s traditional cheese pies.

Covid-19: Textile Company ‘Pennie’ Donates Masks to Greek Hospitals

Greek textile company Pennie has donated reusable masks to the doctors and nurses of four hospital units in Greece, aiming to support their efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: New Rules for Ferry Travel in Greece

Safety rules and standards for coastal shipping vessels in Greece, to be applied after the temporary Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, were recently made public.

Covid-19: Greek PM Discusses Possible Tourism Pact with Specific Countries

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is interested in the creation of 'safe corridors' that will allow people to travel between countries that have had success in containing the Covid-19 pandemic

EU Travel Ban: Commission Suggests Extension Until June 15

Τhe Commission has suggested to extend the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU for another 30 days to limit the risk of the Covid-19 virus spreading further.

Greece will Allow Mainland Travel from May 18, ‘If All Goes Well’

Citizens in Greece are expected to be allowed to travel freely on the mainland as of May 18, considering "all goes well" with the containment of Covid-19 in the country.

Greek Minister Aiming for July Tourism Opening to Lead to a ‘Strong’ August

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is aiming for the opening of the Greek tourism season in July to boost the sector in August, the country's most strongest month of the season.

Greece Works on Public Rules for Tourism After Covid-19

Greek authorities are working feverishly to find ways in the aftermath of Covid-19 to ensure the safety of travelers as well as of local professionals.

Greece Still Attractive for Tourism Investments Despite Covid-19, Say Experts

Greece remains an attractive option for investors seeking opportunities in tourism, despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to real estate experts.

Greeks Wary About Opening Up to Tourism, Says Study

One in two Greeks are wary about opening the country up to tourists this early, claiming it poses a risk in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a MARLAB study reveals.

Greece Doing ‘Everything in its Power’ to Bring Britons Back After Covid-19

Greece is doing “everything in its power” for British travelers return for their summer holidays once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told The Telegraph.

Heathrow to Test Temperature Screening Technology for Covid-19 Detection

London's Heathrow Airport is getting ready to trial temperature screening technology on passengers, aiming to reduce risk of Covid-19 transmission while traveling.

Lufthansa Group: Crete Among 106 Destinations of June Flight Schedule

Lufthansa Group has announced that numerous sunny destinations, including Crete in Greece, will once again be accessible with its members airlines, starting in June.

WTTC Sees Greece as One of the First Countries Welcoming Back Tourists After Covid-19

Greece could be one of the first countries in Europe to welcome tourists back, once the Covid-19 pandemic has been combatted, says the WTTC.

Eurowings Invites Customers to Shape the Future of Air Travel – Competition

Eurowings has launched an innovation competition, inviting private and business travelers to join forces and shape the future of air travel.

Greece to Promote Itself as Safe Travel Destination in New Campaign

Greece will promote itself, through a new promotion campaign, as a safe country and tourism destination to travel to in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

UNWTO: Three Scenarios for Impact of Covid-19 on 2020 Tourism

The UNWTO has outlined three possible future scenarios for international tourism in 2020, depending on how the Covid-19 crisis unfolds.

Air Transport Needs Common EU Plan, Greece Says

Greece is urging EU lawmakers to come up with a common plan for transport that will restart flights and ensure risk-free travel in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Voices of Clarity: The Next Day of Tourism as Foreseen by 32 Industry Experts

Travelworks PR has released "Voices of Clarity", a white paper that focuses on the future of tourism, as foreseen by 32 prominent hospitality leaders and professionals in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Bodies Ready to Submit Proposals for Hotel Health Protocols

Greek tourism bodies are getting ready to submit their proposals for the creation of protocols for the safe operation of hotels during the post-coronavirus period.