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Metaxa Hospitality Group Aims to Protect Workers, Guests and Tourism from Covid-19

Aiming to protect its employees, hotel guests and the tourism sector from the pandemic, the Metaxa Hospitality Group has launched actions in support of Greece's Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

US Issues Advisory Against Travel to Greece Due to Covid-19

Americans - vaccinated or not - are now advised against traveling to Greece due to a “very high” risk of Covid-19 following revised guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Skiathos Island Achieves 95% Vaccination Level

Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island.

Greeks Cut Back Holiday Overnight Stays in 2020

Covid-19 impacted Greeks’ travel plans last year, taking a toll on the duration of holidays and therefore overnight stays which dropped by 35.5%, according to ELSTAT.

Greece Features in GNTO-Mastercard Joint Campaign

Greece takes the spotlight in a new promotional campaign run jointly for the second year by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Mastercard.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Take Place as Hybrid Event

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is once again joining forces with Phocuswright for its annual international hospitality forum, which will take place as a hybrid event this year in November.

Greece Rules Out Lockdown, Insists on Covid-19 Vaccinations

Greek authorities are pushing for more vaccinations to address the Covid-19 pandemic and return to normalcy.

Covid-19: Mobile Vaccine Units to Give Greece’s Hotel Workers the Jab

The Greek government says it will deploy mobile vaccination units in order to facilitate hotel workers that wish to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

One-third of Greeks Not Vaccinated and Not Afraid of Covid-19

One-third of the Greek population, mostly males between 17 and 44 years of age, has still not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and doesn’t intend to, says a new study by Alco.

Activity Slow for Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities, Says SETKE

Activity at Greece’s small and medium-sized accommodation facilities is slow as Covid-19 continues to affect intent for travel, according to the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE).

Covid-19 Rules for Travel to Greek Islands by Plane Get Extension

The rules that all passengers must follow to travel to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until August 9.

Greece and Cyprus Explore Ways to Promote Religious Tourism

Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to promote their religious heritage through the EU’s Re-Cult program.

Travelers to Greece can Submit PLF Form Anytime Before Flight

All travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time before the departure of their flight to the country.

Greece Updates Covid-19 Entry Rules for Travelers on International Flights

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives that concern travel rules for passengers arriving on international flights.

Covid-19: Mykonos and Ios are One Step Away from Strict Measures

Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures, authorities say.

Covid-19: Health Expert Warns of More Greek Islands Going ‘Red’

A few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ Covid-19 status due to a rise in cases, according to Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos.

Ios May Be Greece’s Next Island to See Strict Covid-19 Measures

Greece is considering to impose strict measures on Ios following an escalation of Covid-19 cases on the island.

IATA: June Shows No Recovery for International Air Travel

The situation for international travel was nowhere it should have been in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

EU Approves €130m Support Scheme for Greek Covid-hit Small Enterprises

The European Commission has approved a 130-million-euro Greek scheme to support micro and small enterprises affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Next 4 Weeks Crucial for Greek Tourism, Says Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis sees the next four weeks as ‘crucial’ for Greek tourism with everything depending on how the Covid-19 pandemic develops.