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Covid-19: Greek Minister Says Perks for the Vaccinated in the Pipeline 

Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon have certain advantages, according to Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Denmark to Ease Travel Restrictions to Greece

Denmark is expected to lift restrictive guidance to every destination in Greece from June 26, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greek, European Parliaments Approve EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate

Lawmakers in Greece and the EU gave the Covid-19 travel certificate the final go-ahead so that member states can put it into force on July 1.  

United States Eases Travel Advisories for Greece

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US State Department have eased travel advisories for dozens of countries including Greece.

Inbound Air Traffic to Greece Gains Ground in June

Incoming air traffic to Greece is set to pick up pace this month with more than 800,000 seats booked for June.

Greece Calls on The Netherlands to Ease Travel Restrictions

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has requested for The Netherlands to ease travel restrictions to Greece.

Greek PM: Mandatory Vaccination, ‘Benefits’ to Enter Agenda Soon

The Greek government soon intends to discuss mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for certain groups as well as possible benefits for the fully vaccinated.

Italian Tourism Minister Says Greece the Example to Follow

Italy should follow the example set by Greece in order to bring back foreign travelers, according to Italian Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia.

KEPE Study: Tourism Can Drive Greek Economic Growth in 2021

The tourism sector can help the Greek economy recover post-Covid-19 in 2021, according to the Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE).

Greece Considers ‘Privileges’ for the Vaccinated

Greek authorities are thinking about granting “privileges” to vaccinated residents as an incentive to boost vaccination rates once vaccines are fully available.

Report Sees Rising US Demand for Greece this Summer 

Demand for travel to Greece from the United States is rising, according to travel analytics firm ForwardKeys.

Night Curfew in Greece Continues as Vaccination Slows Down

Greek authorities announced that a 12.30-5am night curfew will remain in view of slow vaccination rates and the appearance of new strains on Crete.

Covid-19 Costs Greece €40bn in Support Measures in 2020-2021

The Covid-19 health crisis has cost the Greek government 40 billion euros in support measures, during the 2020-2021 period.

Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Rhodes Welcome 64,000 Arrivals in May

Greece's South Aegean islands welcomed a total of 64,000 visitors in May, on 520 charter flights.

UNWTO Athens: Greek PM Says Safe Travel, Retaining Jobs Key Priorities  

Greece’s main concern is to ensure safe travel and retain jobs, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe (CEU) that is taking place in Athens.

PM Announces €420m in Support to Reboot Greek Tourism Sector

A total of 420 million euros in working capital will go to Greek tourism enterprises impacted by Covid-19 to help them restart operations.

SETE Chief Expects Strong Traveler Flows to Greece from US

SETE President Yiannis Retsos expects booming tourist flows from the US in the coming months after the CDC revised its travel guidelines.

Eurocontrol Sees Air Traffic Back to Pre-Covid Levels in 2025

Air traffic is expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels no earlier than 2025, according to the latest forecast by air navigation group Eurocontrol.

Greek Island Covid-19 Vaccination Rollout Picks Up Pace

Greece’s “Blue Freedom” island vaccination plan is moving forward successfully with a number of islands building immunity against Covid-19.

Greece Extends Rent Cuts, Exemptions for Covid-hit Enterprises, Workers

Covid-hit business owners in Greece active in tourism, F&B, culture, sports and transport will be exempt from paying rent for June after the government extended support measures.