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Greece Extends Rent Cuts, Exemptions for Covid-hit Enterprises, Workers

Covid-hit business owners in Greece active in tourism, F&B, culture, sports and transport will be exempt from paying rent for June after the government extended support measures.

Live Cultural Events, Shows in Greece Resume in Outdoor Areas – Rules

Greece’s theaters and other cultural venues in outdoor areas have opened to the public under strict health protocols and social distancing rules.

Reports: Greece May Make it On the UK’s Revised Travel List

A number of Greek and Spanish islands may soon be included on the UK’s revised “green list” of countries, according to recent reports.

Greek Hoteliers Seek Measures to Avert Employee Dismissals

Citing near to zero bookings, Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to introduce a new round of support measures in order to prevent employee dismissals. 

Commission Releases €2.54bn in SURE Support Funds for Greece

Greece will be receiving 2.54 billion euros to support employment from the European Commission's SURE scheme.

Recovery Fund to Drive Greek Tourism into New Era

Greece’s tourism sector stands to gain significantly once its recovery plan is passed in Brussels, and funding is released and channeled into a number of landmark projects.

Posidonia: Greece Leads the Way in Mediterranean Cruise Travel Restart

Global cruise companies are hoping to stimulate traveler interest and kick-start operations from Greece this summer.

Greek PM Calls for Cooperation to Get EU Covid Travel Pass Off the Ground

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling for cooperation between EU member states for the implementation of the EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate for travel.

Boosting Air Connectivity, Waterways Top Greek Gov’t Priorities

Enhancing air connectivity and getting a waterway network off the ground are among the main priorities of the Greek government.

Neptune Hotels on Kos Opens with Upgraded Services

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on Kos has reopened and is providing upgraded and safe hospitality services in its luxury facilities to guests.

Be My Guest Athens Hotel Will Reopen on June 1

Be My Guest Athens, a hospitality property located in the historic neighborhood of Thissio, will reopen to guests from June 1.

Forbes: Greece Most-booked European Destination for Summer

Prospective travelers have booked more summer flights to Greece than to anywhere else in Europe, according to a report by Forbes.

Greek Tourist Guides to Get Covid-19 Support in Full, Says Minister

Tourist guides in Greece will receive full compensation for losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greece Moves Up on Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking

Greece has moved up six spots on Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking, which reports on the best places to be during Covid-19.

Skala Hotel is Ready to Welcome Travelers in June

The Skala Hotel, located on the Dodecanese island of Patmos, is preparing to welcome its first guests in June.

Greece Ready to Issue EU Digital Covid Certificate for Travel

Greece will be ready to grant EU Digital Covid-19 Certificates to its residents in June after successfully passing simulation tests.

Greece Sees Upbeat Travel Demand from France

French demand for travel to Greece appears to be picking up, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis after an official visit to Paris.

Greece’s Travel Receipts Still Down in March Due to Covid-19

Greece’s tourism-related revenue fell by 63% in March and by 86.1% in the first three months of the year still impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Twenty Fountains in Athens Get Revamp

The Municipality of Athens has refurbished 20 fountains in the Greek capital’s center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki Opens Under Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment

The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki hotel is open and offering safe hospitality services to guests under the brand's global Care and Cleanliness Commitment program.