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Greece May Restrict Entry of Flights from Specific Countries After July 1

Greece, after July 1 when it officially opens to tourists, may keep its skies off limits to flights from a number of countries that have increased cases of Covid-19.

Greek PM Pledges to Take Added Tourism Support Measures if Needed

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would not hesitate to take added measures to support the tourism industry should the need arise.

Kos Ready to Receive First International Flight After Covid-19

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will attend a welcoming ceremony for the first international flight to land on the island of Kos since Greece went into lockdown due to Covid-19.

Protocols for Attractions, Car Hire and Short-term Rental post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The WTTC has unveiled more measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return of Safe Travels in the post Covid-19 world.

Moxy Patra Marina Reopens on July 1

The Moxy Patra Marina hotel in Patra, Greece, will reopen its doors on July 1 to welcome back guests to live unforgettable experiences.

KLM Secures Loans of €3.4bn to Overcome Covid-19 Crisis

KLM is to receive a 3.4-billion-euro support package, backed by the Dutch State, to "weather the current COVID-19 crisis and prepare for the future".

Ηλεκτρονική συζήτηση με θέμα ‘Ευρωπαϊκός Τουρισμός: Ο δρόμος προς την ανάκαμψη από τον Covid-19’

Hλεκτρονική συζήτηση με θέμα 'Ευρωπαϊκός Τουρισμός: Ο δρόμος προς την ανάκαμψη από τον Covid-19' θα γίνει την Δευτέρα 29 Ιουνίου στις 8 μ.μ.

PM: Covid-19 Isolation Rooms Optional for Greek Hotels

Hotels in Greece can choose if they wish to maintain an isolation room to host customers who become infected with Covid-19, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece at the Top of Traveler Wish Lists After Covid-19

Greece is one of three Mediterranean destinations at the top of travelers’ wish lists once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to tourism consultants Horwath HTL.

BBC: Greeks to be Allowed Quarantine-free Entry into UK

Greeks will be among European travelers allowed admission into the UK without quarantine, BBC says.

Billionaire Shareholder Saves the Day for Ailing Lufthansa

Ailing carrier Lufthansa was saved after its top shareholder stepped in backing a 9-billion-euro rescue package put up by Germany’s Economic Stabilisation Fund.

OTA Insight Shapes the Future of Real-time Market Intelligence with New Solution

OTA Insight has launched "Market Insight", an industry first predictive market intelligence solution that captures hotel booking intent in real-time to uncover new revenue opportunities.

Greek Regional Airports Prepare to Open to International Flights

Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias will visit 18 regional airports in Greece to coordinate their opening to international flights as of July 1.

Covid-19 Passenger Information Form for Travel to Greece

Passengers arriving to Greece from specific countries are required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Information Form.

Greece’s Subsidized Tourism Program Accepting Applications

Greece’s Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) will be accepting applications starting June 25 for parties eligible to receive state subsidies for tourism.

Europe’s Lawmakers Want Stronger Actions to Rescue Tourism

European lawmakers have appealed for additional measures to salvage the EU’s tourism and travel sector.

Airlines Exclude Some Greek Islands from Flight Schedules

European airline companies appear to have excluded a number of Greek islands from their updated flight schedules, which could impact local economies reliant on tourism.

Covid-19: IATA Promotes Alternatives to Avoid Traveler Quarantines

IATA is proposing alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing Covid-19 infections via travel, without imposing quarantine measures on arriving travelers.

Segments of Athens New City Walk Handed Over to the Public

Segments of a new pedestrian walkway and bike route in central Athens - dubbed "Grand Stroll" have been handed over to the public.

Europe Leads Restart of Tourism post-Covid-19

Twenty-two percent of all tourism destinations worldwide have started to ease travel restrictions, with Europe leading the way, according to research by the UNWTO.