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Minister: Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Employees Covered by New Bill

Seasonal employees in tourism, will be re-hired for the current period, according to a bill presented by the Greek Labor Ministry.

Protocols for Airports and Airlines post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released suggested protocols for airports and airlines to restart in the post Covid-19 world.

Cyprus Says it Will Cover Medical Costs for Covid-19 Hit Tourists

Travelers infected with Covid-19 during their holidays to Cyprus, will have healthcare-related costs covered by the government, Cypriot authorities have announced.

Greece will Open to 29 Countries on June 15 – Official list

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced the official list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, as of June 15.

Wizz Air: Flights to Athens and Thessaloniki from New Base in Larnaca

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced flights to Athens and Thessaloniki from its new base in Larnaca, Cyprus, starting from July.

YES! Hotels Announces Safety-guided Reopening of Properties in Athens

YES! Hotels group is ready to welcome guests back to its properties in Athens, having implemented all the necessary health measures for their safety.

Greece Announces Covid-19 Air Transport Aid Package

Greece’s air transport sector will receive 115 million euros in funding to help it recover losses incurred by the Covid-19 crisis.

Greece Working to Ensure All Travelers Feel Welcome and Safe

Greece is working intensively to ensure that all travelers are welcome when the country reopens in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reopening Tourism: Global Guidelines by UNWTO

The UNWTO has released a set of guidelines to help governments and businesses open tourism up again in a safe, seamless and responsible manner following the Covid-19 crisis.

INSETE Study Reveals Markets to Drive Greek Tourism in 2020

Germany, Israel, Cyprus, Balkan countries, Romania and Poland may potentially be among the key markets to source Greek tourism this year, according to a new INSETE study.

Greek PM Attends 3rd Smart Covid-19 Management Group Discussion

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently took part in the third teleconference of countries that managed to successfully contain the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

AEGEAN Finds Air Transport Relief Measures Limited, Will Strive Mainly on its Own Means

AEGEAN said that it finds Greece's air transport support measures as a "step in the right direction", although limited compared to other EU countries.

Lufthansa to Double Flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich

German airline Lufthansa will double its flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich as of June 15, the Lufthansa Group has announced.

CNN Inspires People to #TravelTomorrow in New Short Video

The UNWTO has partnered with CNN to create a 60 second film to celebrate the unique power of tourism and inspire people to get ready to travel again.

Greece will Welcome Visitors with Heightened Safety Measures, PM tells ‘Bild’

Greece is augmenting safety and health measures as it prepares to open to travelers as of June 15, after lifting Covid-19 restrictions, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told German daily Bild.

Study: Greece Still Attractive Tourist Destination Despite Covid-19

Potential travelers appear to be eager to visit Greece in the next three months despite the Covid-19 crisis, according to a study carried out by Mindhaus and Pollfish research.

Commission Tables Covid-19 Recovery Plan to Kick-start EU Economy

Τhe European Commission has announced its proposal for a new recovery tool that will help boost jobs and growth of EU economies impacted by Covid-19.

Greece in Discussions with Egypt to Resume Tourist Flows

Greece and Egypt are discussing the gradual resumption of flights between the two countries in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Covid-19 Risk Zones Based on Access to Health Units and Tests, Says Tourism Ministry

In response to opposition reactions to Greece's "Restart Tourism" plan, the Tourism Ministry said it “did not divide the islands into categories based on possibility of danger”.

GNTO – National Theater Team Up to Showcase Greece Through Culture

Greece’s National Theater and GNTO have joined forces for the promotion of the country through culture, particularly in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.