connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Greece Plans to Ease Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions as of December 1

Greece will gradually restart its economic activity as of December 1 when its second national lockdown is scheduled to end.

Greece to Receive Over 25m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Greece will receive more than 25 million doses of a vaccine for the coronavirus in early 2021, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Covid-19: UK Removes Greece from its ‘Travel Corridor’, Leaves Five Islands on Safe List

Travelers arriving to the UK from anywhere in Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of November 14.

Greek Tourism’s Connection with Gastronomy, Local Products is Essential, Says Deputy Minister

Connecting Greek tourism with the country's gastronomy and local products is a strategic choice for the future, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Belgium Includes Greece Among ‘Red’ Countries for Travel

Belgian authorities have placed Greece in its 'red' zone, which include countries it discourages travel to due to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Health Experts Push for Greece to Enter Second Lockdown

The Greek government’s health experts are calling for a second nationwide lockdown to be imposed on Greece, following the alarming numbers of Covid-19 cases in recent days.

Greece Bans Flights to/from Thessaloniki Due to Covid-19 Lockdown

Greece has imposed a temporary ban on flights to and from Thessaloniki as the city is going into lockdown on November 3 due to a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases.

Restrictions Announced for Ioannina Airport, Serres Landing Fields Due to Covid-19

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has announced flight restrictions from the airport in Ioannina and from the two light aircraft landing fields in Serres.

Greece Moves More Areas to Covid-19 Level 3 ‘Orange’ Alert

Nine regional units in Greece will move to Covid-19 'orange' risk Level 3 on the country's risk-assessment map.

Air Travel Normality Essential for Greek Tourism’s Recovery

The return of air travel to normality is one of the factors that Greek tourism's recovery from the Covid-19 crisis depends on, according to analysts.

Goal for Greek Tourism: Boosting Greece’s Image as a Safe Travel Destination

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to strengthen Greece's image as a safe destination to visit in the post-Covid-19 period.

Two More Regional Units in Greece Enter ‘Red’ Covid-19 Status

Two more Greek regional units - Ioannina and Serres - will transition to red Covid-19 status, according to Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias.

Greece will Not Shut Restaurants, Cafes or Bars Before Midnight to Fight Covid-19

Greece is not considering to close restaurants, cafes and bars before midnight to fight rising Covid-19 cases in high-risk areas.

Guidance on Greece’s Covid-19 Rules for Masks and Curfew

Clarifications have been given for the two new rules in Greece announced for areas that are designated as high-risk on the country’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Hotels in Thessaloniki Consider Closing Until Covid-19 Begins to Subside

Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos has painted a gloomy picture for the city's hotels, which are facing hard times due to Covid-19.

Mykonos Added to UK’s Safe Travel List

Mykonos has been added to the UK’s “travel corridor” list, meaning that travelers arriving from the Greek island, as of October 25, will no longer have to isolate.

Greece Announces Covid-19 ‘Red Alert’ for Kastoria

Local lockdown measures will be imposed on the regional unit of Kastoria in Greece as of Friday, October 23, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Kozani in Greece Rises to ‘Red’ Covid-19 Risk Level, Restrictions Announced

Kozani is the first regional unit in Greece that has reached Level 4 (colour: red) on the country’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Coronavirus Restrictions Announced for Regional Units of Ioannina and Kozani

Rising Covid-19 cases in the regional units of Ioannina and Kozani have prompted the Greek authorities to announce restrictive measures.

Athens Airport: Int’l Passenger Traffic Down by 72.3% in September

Substantially hit by the Covid-19 impact on air travel, international passenger traffic at Athens Airport in September was down by 72.3% compared to the same month last year.