Greece’s moves to rescue the 2020 holiday season will be to begin implementing broad-reaching measures including three “risk zones”.
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Greek Tourism Ministry Releases Directions for Hotels to Reopen
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has announced comprehensive and detailed guidelines for hotels and other businesses to reopen.
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.
The Baltic States Create Europe’s First “Travel Bubble”
Europe’s Baltic states have joined to create the eurozone’s first “travel bubble” in order to restart the zone’s tourism post COVID-19.
EU Plan Leaves Saving Summer Vacations to the Member States
The EU has published key guidelines to help member states save summer vacations, but most feel they’ve been left to their own devices.
UNWTO Launches a Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Recovery
The UNWTO has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package that offers guidance to the Member States in response to COVID-19.
TUI Group to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Stocks Plummet Farther
TUI Group has announced cutting 8,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs amid the coronavirus crisis, even as stocks plummet farther.
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.
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.
Intensive Covid-19 Testing Continues for Greece Arrivals
Greece’s Secretary-General of Civil Protection says intensive inspections for the coronavirus continue for those arriving from abroad.
TUI Pushing Hard for Early Tourism Invasion of Greece
This week in Greece, citizens are emerging from a weeks long lockdown. Meanwhile, TUI and other big travel businesses push ahead hard.
Cretans Start May Off Right With a New Era of KALIMERA!
Cretans are world renowned for the love of life, strangers, and for their fierce independence. Today, their spirit shines all the brighter.
The ICAO Forecasts 1.5 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers in 2020
The ICAO has released its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast revealing 1.5 billion fewer fliers in 2020.