On Monday, Greek officials announced 156 new cases of coronavirus in the country, 13 of which were detected following checks at the country’s entry gates.
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Greece’s Using “Crystal Ball” Economics to Justify Tourism Reopening
Last week Greece’s tourism minister the country’s reopening of the country’s tourism market at a critical moment during a pandemic.
Moody’s Says Greece Can Weather Prolonged Tourism Slump
According to Moody’s, most European sovereigns, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.
Actress, Singer, Songwriter Rita Ora Vacations On Corfu
Rita Ora spent part of her summer 2020 vacation on Corfu. TMZ and other celebrity media posted images of the singer/actress living it up in Greece.
Zakynthos Island Already Planning for 2021 Season
Last week the Zakynthos Island Hoteliers Association and Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou discussed the plan for 2021.
Greece Puts Halt On Flights from Barcelona and Greater Catalonia
Greece has temporarily banned passenger flights arriving from Barcelona and the wider region of Catalonia.
Jet2 Adds Hundreds of Flights to Greece, Turkey, and Portugal
Jet2 has just announced having added over 500 new flights (representing almost 100,000 seats) to Greece, Portugal, and Turkey.
Greece Remains on UK’s ‘Safe List’ for Travel – For Now
Greece remains, for the time being, on UK’s quarantine-free list of countries for to and from travel.
Greece Doubles the Number of Israeli Tourists Allowed to Visit
Greece has announced the doubling of the number of Israeli tourists allowed to visit the country from 600 to 1,200 per week.
Greece Βecomes An ECTAA Preferred Destination
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and ECTAA have agreed to make Greece the Preferred Destination.
Greece Cracks Down Hard on COVID-19 Violations
Greek officials have imposed a crackdown for COVID-19 violations. Individuals who violate regulations can now be sentenced to life in prison.
Greece Divvying Up Tourism Recovery Funds Before COVID-19 Is Done
Greek tourism stakeholders met earlier this week via teleconference to mull over the best ways to tap into €27.5 billion euros in EU rescue funding.
Hellenic Statistical Authority Reveals Q2 COVID-19 Hospitality Catastrophe
Greece’s accommodation services providers will be devastated by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece Extends Entry Ban for Non-EU Citizens
Greece officials have decided to postpone opening the country’s borders to visitors from outside the European Union.
GNTO Launches “Greek Summer Feeling” Campaign Via Bloomberg
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a “first-ever” strategic partnership with Bloomberg.