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New Support Measures for Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Workers

The Greek government has announced five measures to support seasonal employees in tourism, licensed tourist guides, tour leaders, and tour bus staff.

Covid-19: Greece Not Ruling Out Local Lockdowns in Case of Virus Load

Greek authorities are leaving open the possibility of ordering local lockdowns should Covid-19 incidents rise anywhere across Greece.

Greece Sees Air Arrivals Rise Slightly in April

Greek airports recorded a slight increase of 1.75% in the number of international arrivals in April this year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Minister Theoharis: Greece Tourism Opening in the Spotlight

Greece has a leading role in restarting tourism in Europe and is paving the way for safe travel, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greek FinMin Pledges €400m to Support Tourism

The Greek government plans to channel more than 400 million euros into the tourism industry to help it recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Halkidiki’s Philoxenia Hotel Honored with British Airways Holidays Award

The Philoxenia Hotel in Halkidiki has been honored with the 2020 British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for its prime hospitality services.

Greece and UAE Agree to Mutual Quarantine-free Travel

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a ‘safe travel corridor’ agreement to facilitate movement between the two countries.

Greece Releases Updated Rules for Port Activity

The Health Ministry has released updated Covid-19 management protocols to be enforced at all Greek ports.

SETE Chief Expects Tourism Action to Pick Up Next Month

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said he expects tourism to pick up pace later in June, and sector enterprises to recover.

Balance Key to Success of Greece’s Tourism Season 

Maintaining the balance between public health and economic activity is the key for a successful tourism season in Greece, according to sector officials.

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens Opens Doors to Visitors

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens, a landmark historic hotel located near the city center, is ready to welcome its guests back to the Greek capital.

Health Minister: Full Vaccination by June on These Greeks Islands 

Greece is moving ahead fast with its new ‘Blue Freedom’ plan, prioritizing Covid-19 vaccination of its islands to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists.

PM: Greece Extends Warm and Safe Welcome to Visitors from Serbia

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended a warm welcome to holidaymakers from Serbia during a meeting with the country’s PM, Ana Brnabić.

First International Flights of the Season Touch Down in Greece

Dozens of flights touched down across Greece on Thursday in view of the official opening of the country’s tourism season.

Greek F&B Support Scheme Gets EU Approval

The European Commission has approved a 500-million-euro support package aimed at helping food and beverages (F&B) services providers recover from the Covid-19 impact.

Elivi Skiathos Beachfront Resort Ready to Open on May 28

The luxury beachfront resort Elivi Skiathos will open its doors to welcome visitors as of May 28.

Greece’s Epirus Palace Hotel Welcomes Back Travelers

The Epirus Palace Congress & Spa has opened its doors to welcome leisure and business travelers to Ioannina, Western Greece.

Greece Sends Message of Safety, Prioritizes Vaccination of Island Residents

The Greek government is accelerating the vaccination against Covid-19 of residents on dozens of Greek islands.

Commission Revises Greece Growth Forecast Upward

The European Commission has revised upward its forecast for Greek GDP growth to 4.1 percent in 2021 and 6 percent in 2022.

Tsikeli Hotel Meteora Ready to Open its Doors

The Tsikeli Hotel, located in the area of Meteora in central Greece, is ready to open its doors and receive guests as of May 13.