Is Greece’s tourism restart about to be the biggest flop in history, or will last-minute bookings rescue the COVID stricken economy?
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Monday News Brief: Greece Tourism Start, No Green for Go, Beaches Open
The Greece tourism seasons restart is still on despite Britain labeling the country an “amber” risk destination. Beaches are already open.
Greece COVID Cases Spiking On the Eve of Tourism’s Reopening
On the eve of Greece reopening to tourists, COVID-19 cases have spiked to 3,421 in a 24 hour period. Is Athens moving too fast?
Greece Records 2,093 COVID-19 Cases and 96 Deaths Over 24 Hours
Greece has confirmed 2,093 new coronavirus infections and 96 deaths over the last 24 hours, according to EODY.
Kalymnos Goes Back Into Lockdown Mode Days Before Tourism Opening
Athens has announced reverting to lockdown measures for Kalymnos Island just days before a general reopening of tourism.
Greek Hoteliers Overexposed and Cannot Reopen Without Help
With just days to go before Greece is open to tourists, Greek hoteliers are asking the government’s help with operating costs.
Greece’s Organized Beaches Reopening May 15th
Greek Secretary-General for Trade and Consumer Protection has announced that Greece’s organized beaches will open on May 15th.
Greece Restaurants Reopen As COVID Cases Show Slight Decline
According to Greek officials, there were 2,155 laboratory-confirmed new cases of Covid-19 in the country over the last 24 hours.
World Archaeologists and Scholars Say Acropolis at Risk
Athen’s Acropolis is in danger of being degraded by highly controversial construction approved by Greece’s Ministry of Culture.
Greece Will Lift More Lockdown Restrictions After Easter
On May 3rd, the day after Orthodox Easter, the lenient lockdown aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Greece will essentially end.
Greece Tourism News Brief: COVID Is Still All the News That Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic still dominates every faces of travel news in Greece and worldwide. Here are Greek highlights.
Greece Ministers Lay Out Strategy for Marine Tourism Push
Greece tourism decision-makers start process of transforming marine tourism, with emphasis on the cruise, yachting. and on scuba diving.