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Greece – Cyprus Team Up to Reignite Tourism

Tourism stakeholders in Greece and Cyprus have agreed to introduce incentives to stimulate travel between the two countries once the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

UK to Open Borders with Quarantine for All Except the French

The UK said it will gradually be “reopening”, as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, requiring visitors to self-isolate for 14 days at a specific facility with the exception of the French.

EU Announces Covid-19 Pandemic Credit Line

European Union finance ministers have agreed to open a 240-billion-euro credit line to member states in efforts to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on EU economies.

GBR: Domestic Tourism First Step of Covid-19 Recovery – Data on Greece

Greece is expected to make efforts to stimulate domestic travel as one of the ways to boost the tourism sector this 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.

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.

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.

Greece Sets post-Covid-19 Operation Rules for Open-air Cinemas, Sites, Museums

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Greek CEOs: Too Early to Assess Covid-19 Impact

It’s too early to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy but jobs are more likely to be retained, according to Greek CEOs.

Greece – Cyprus – Israel Consider ‘Safe Tourism Zone’ Idea

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.

Greek Hoteliers Concerned About post-Covid-19 Reality

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.

Covid-19: Germany, France Not Eager to Re-start Travel

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.

Greece-Cyprus Travel Agents Join Forces to Reignite Tourism After Covid-19

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.

Greek Gov’t Focuses on Ways to Reopen Restaurants Outdoors

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.

Northern Greece: Health Guidelines a Must to Facilitate Road Travel Through Borders

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.

German-Hellenic Chamber: Businesses will Carry Out Investments Despite Covid-19

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.

Reviving Tourism, Exports Tops Greece’s Economic Recovery Plan

Greece intends to support tourism and exports, two of its top sectors that are suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Reverses Initial Favorable Forecasts for Greece

Greece could face a recession of 7.9% in 2020, with the tourism, transport and shipping sectors expected to suffer a major blow, says the country's 2020-2023 Stability Program.

Covid-19: EU Safe Travel Policy Key to Rebooting Tourism, Greek Minister Tells CNN

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.