Greek authorities have announced the extension of Covid-19 measures on organized beaches through to the end of July.
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Greece’s Tourism Boss Says Covid-19 Entry Testing Proving Effective
Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis, the targeted Covid-19 testing being conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective.
Regardless of Every Positive Effort by Greece – Tourists Reluctant to Travel
A new study shows travelers reluctant to travel despite confidence in Greece as a safe destination on account of ongoing pandemic.
The WTTC and Carnival Corporation Present Unique COVID-19 Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council and Carnival Corporation & plc are to host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19.
Tripadvisor Launches ‘Travel Safe’ Tools for Travelers
Tripadvisor® has launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information.
SETE Chief & Greek PM Agree: Greece Needs “Mature” Tourism Strategy
Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos discussed creating a 10-year strategic tourism development plan.
Greece Listed in Top 100 Safest Countries Post-Pandemic List
A report by Deep Knowledge Group has listed Greece among the 100 safest countries in the world for Covid-19.
UNWTO’s Zurab Pololikashvili Says “Trust is the New Currency”
The UNWTO’s Zurab Pololikashvili delivered the message that building trust is the key to tourism rebounding in the wake of the pandemic.
Irish Times “Spot On” With Greece Tourism Anxieties Story
A story this week on the Irish Times Richard Pine frames Greece’s reopening to tourism through the filtered light of skepticism.
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.
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.
A Thin Light Shines On Greek Hotels From Beyond the Pandemic Tunnel
The pandemic is destroying the businesses of countless Greeks. There are some bright points, however, for those capable of taking advantage.
2020: The Greece Tourism Season That Never Took Off
Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis thinks the country will welcome visitors by July. The world economy does not support his theory.