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?
Harry Theoharis
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.
Three Faces Of Greece’s Post-COVID Understanding
The tourism flood gates are about to open in Greece. Meanwhile, most citizens are torn as to whether or not its a good idea.
TUI Russia Pledges 300,000 Tourists to Vacation in Greece
TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year. The guarantee takes effect once travel restrictions are lifted.
Greece Travel News Brief – April 18, 2021
Greece moves to reopen the country’s doors to tourists in spite of the ongoing pandemic. Norwegian and other cruise lines sail to Greece.
Travel News Brief from Greece: April 14, 2021
Greece’s Tourism Minister is in Russia promoting vacations. Europe has put the Johnson & Johnson jab on hold. And other news bits.
Live from Greece: Where Viruses, Bananas, and Tourism Are the Rage
Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.
All the Travel News from Greece Today – In a Word – “Ghastly”
Greece may be the backdrop for a new Sci-Fi horror, a dystopian nightmare where tourism euros are now worth more than people.
Norwegian Cruise Line Resumes Sailings in Greece
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the resumption of Greece island cruises for the summer 2021 beginning in June.
“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control
The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.
Greek Officials Trumpet Safety With Millions in Harms Way
Greek officials are on a marketing campaign that is misleading, at best, touting the country’s safety when citizens are still in peril.
Greece Celebrates Freedom But Corporate Tourism Tyranny Is On the Rise
Greeks celebrate 200 years of freedom from Ottoman bondage, at a moment when international corporations create tourism slavery.
Ryanair Plays the Odds: Adds New Connections to Greek Islands in 2021
The low-cost airline, mindful that Covid restrictions change regularly, has announced three new connections to Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Skiathos in 2021.
Greek Hoteliers and Politicians Launch ACME Rocket PR Campaign
Greek political and business leadership launches cartoonish tourism PR campaign in the midst of record COVID-19 cases.
TUI’s Greece Bookings Skyrocket – Greeks Only Want Their Lives Back
With the pandemic still ravaging Greece’s citizens and the country’s economy, foreign business interests seem to be calling all the shots (pun intended).
Mitsotakis To Greeks: “Just Relax” – TUI Says “Use Code SUMMER100”
The pandemic is still on the rise in Greece, but promoting tourism above all else still seems to be the priority. Meanwhile, TUI goes on sales rampage.
Greece’s COVID “Tourism First” Strategy Is a Dangerous Disgrace
Greek officials divert much needed COVID-19 vaccines to small islands in a bid to make safe destinations for Summer.
Greece Plans To restart Tourism by May 14th
Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis held a press conference this week to announce the country hopes on opening its tourist season on May 14.
Greece’s Harry Theoharis Proposes EU Measures for the 2021 Season
Greek Tourism Μinister Harry Theoharis suggests to European Commissioner Thierry Breton short and long-term measures for a tourism reboot.
Theoharis Says Brits Can Visit Greece Regardless of Vaccination Status
Greece’s Tourism Minister Theoharis says British nationals will be allowed into Greece during the summer without vaccine.