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IATA Releases Criteria for Covid-19 Testing in the Air Travel Process

Should governments choose to introduce Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate to very high rates of accuracy, says IATA.

‘We are Europe’ Tourism Campaign Launched by ETC and Euronews

The ETC and Euronews have launched a new media campaign to inspire people to get ready to travel again as restrictions across Europe are gradually being eased.

Greece Travel Info: Entry Requirements, Covid-19 Testing, FAQs

Updated information on travel to Greece during June 15-30 and from July 1 onwards (entry requirements, Covid-19 testing and answers to FAQs).

Tourism Between Greece – Israel to Take Off in August

Tourism between Greece and Israel will resume on August 1, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed.

Minister: Hellinikon Casino, Hotels, Skyscrapers Ready for Construction

The first phase of the Hellinikon project in Greece, which will see the construction of a casino, two hotels and skyscrapers, is expected to begin in July.

Athens City Walk Project Fine-tuned to Drivers’ Needs

Municipal authorities in Athens are looking into ways to facilitate commuting to the city center during a period of re-routing and road works to create a 6.8km city walk.

Cavo Mare Villas Hosts Health Officials for ICU Opening on Zakynthos

The Cavo Mare Villas luxury hotel complex showed its hospitality to health officials that arrived on Zakynthos to attend the inauguration of the ICU of the island's hospital.

Τουριστικά καταλύματα φιλοξενίας κρουσμάτων Covid-19: Λήγει την Πέμπτη η προθεσμία για αιτήσεις

Λήγει την Πέμπτη 18 Ιουνίου η προθεσμία για την υποβολή αιτήσεων από τα τουριστικά καταλύματα που επιθυμούν να συμμετέχουν στο πρόγραμμα του υπουργείου Τουρισμού για την φιλοξενία ενδεχόμενων κρουσμάτ...

Seasonal Hotels in Greece Open as Flights Resume

Seasonal hotels in Greece have opened their doors, as international flights to Athens and Thessaloniki restarted following the Covid-19 outbreak.

Greece Opens its Skies for Flights to Athens and Thessaloniki

Greece on Monday, June 15, officially reopened to international travel and is now welcoming visitors, following three months of Covid-19 restrictions.

Re-open EU: New Site & App Offers Real-time Info for Safe Travel

Travelers planning to visit EU countries can now access a new website offering real-time information on destinations and Covid-19 safety regulations.

Greece Extends Suspension of Flights to/from UK and Turkey

Greece has extended the temporary suspension of flights from and to Turkey and the United Kingdom until June 30.

Europe Timidly Opens Up to Travelers

A number of European countries timidly opened up to travel on June 15 easing border controls and implementing health protocols for incoming travelers.

Athens Airport Gives Travelers a Warm Welcome – Video

As Greece officially opened to travel on Monday, June 15, Athens International Airport (AIA) gave travelers a very warm welcome.

Greece Allocates €30m to Offer ‘Tourism for All’ Greeks

Greece's "Tourism for All" social tourism program will give 250,000 Greeks the chance to take subsidized holidays in the country throughout the year.

Greek Shop Owners in Tourist Areas Need Business Boost, Says Traders Body

Greek shop owners, operating businesses in tourist areas, are calling on the government to introduce financial support measures in the post-Covid-19 era.

New Visit Greece App to Offer Whole New Experience to Tourists

Tourists in Greece will soon have access to a new innovative app to assist them during their trip in the country by giving them personalized tips and all they need to know about the Covid-19 health protection measures.

Greek Tourism is Back, Announces PM Mitsotakis

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially announced the reopening of Greece after Covid-19 and the launch of the tourism season as of Monday, June 15.

Greece Opens to Travelers: Useful Info

The Greek Tourism Ministry has provided useful information on travel to Greece by air, land and sea in the post-Covid-19 period.

Greece Links Islands with 24hr Health Units as it Opens to Tourists

Greece has announced a carefully interconnected network of emergency health care and medical services linking the Greek islands with the mainland.