Health authorities have announced 33,716 new cases of the coronavirus for the 24-hour period ending at 3pm Thursday.
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Greece Fishtails On Sputnik V – Pays Youth to Get Vaccinated
Greece is reversing course and requiring negative coronavirus tests from all passengers arriving from Russia, even those vaccinated.
Greek Health Officials Say There are Enough ICU Beds for Now
The Hellenic Intensive Care Society President Αnna Kotanidou assures citizens of enough ICU beds.
TUI’s Mein Schiff 2 Sets Sail Into Wicked Public Relations Storm
TUI, the world’s biggest tour company is back promoting cruises with a “business as usual” approach that has many concerned.
COVID-19 Chania Slipup Adds to Crete’s Fears of Second Wave
A case of coronavirus in Chania on Crete has health officials puzzled as a 20 Swedish telecommunications worker slips past Athens controls.
Wizz Air Announces Flights to Athens and Thessaloniki from Larnaca Base
Wizz Air has announced flights to Athens and Thessaloniki from its new base in Larnaca, Cyprus, to begin from July.
Greece Releases Tourism List of 29 Countries for Mid-June
Greek authorities have announced the opening of borders for inbound flights from 29 countries from June 15th. According to the news, foreign flights will initially land in the airports of the cities of Athens and Thessaloniki. The list of countries came about after a study of the epidemiological profile of the countries of origin of […]
The WTTC Launches “Safe Travel” Global Initiative
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp.
Greece Releases Tourism 2020 List – UK Not On It
Greece announces the countries so far allowed to vactation in the country in mid-summer 2020, and the United Kingdom does not make the list.
So Far, Science Says Summer Heat is Only a Secondary Coronavirus Spread Inhibitor
A Princeton study shows a slight correlation between climate and the coronavirus. Researchers say heat and humidity secondary inhibitors.
Greece’s Prime Minister Morphs Into a True Leader
Greece, once called the “punching bag” of Europe, now leads the way progressing into “next”.
Dutch Favor Crete Vacations for 2020 According to Survey
According to a recent survey by Griekenland.net, 2020 Crete vacations are favored by Dutch travelers looking for safe holiday destinations.
TUI Has Released a Ten-point Plan for Hotels for Post Coronavirus
TUI Group has created a ten-point plan for hotel operations for the coming post coronavirus days and months.
Crete Beaches Revert to Eden With Tourists Away in May
Crete’s beaches are all but empty now. The pandemic has kept tourists away. Now, wonders of the world revert to Eden-like perfection.
Half of Greeks Cautious About Opening Borders to Tourists Now
According to a recent survey, half of the Greek population does not want to open the borders until the danger of the coronavirus has passed.
European Union Extended Travel Ban Until June 15th
The European Commission has called for extending measures to minimalize the spread of the coronavirus until June 15th.
Greece’s Mitsotakis and Israel’s Netanyahu Join Others to Propose Tourism Corridor
This week, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part in a video conference with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and other heads of state to propose the creation of “safe corridors” for travel once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Present at the teleconference were Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Singaporean PM Lee […]
Greek Hoteliers Ready to Acclimate to “New Normal” After COVID-19
Greece’s major hotel chains are looking at proactive plans for booking rooms in order to create a natural social-distancing atmosphere.
Wizz Air Announces Routes from London-Luton to Greece
The low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced its newest routes from London-Luton to Greece and other destinations for this summer.
Online Hotel Traffic May Reveal Positive Trends for Summer 2020
A Pulse Report from Duetto Research indicates positive demand signals for the global hotel inventory for summer 2020.