COVID-19
Fewer Volunteers From Abroad
This summer, the pandemic put a stop to the plans of many volunteers, environmentalists and field scientists.
Travel
British Tourists Begin Arriving in Greece After Ban is Lifted
As of July 15 the ban on direct tourist flights from the UK to Greece has been lifted; authorities say they continue to monitor the situation closely.
Travel
Greece’s Dual Tourism Strategy: Lift Some Flight Bans But Impose More Restrictions
The country continues to seek to balance allowing tourists to enter to support the economy while protecting public health.
Travel
Trust in Greece Continues to Grow, but Travelers Remain Scarce
Survey finds increasing levels of trust in Greece as a destination, but broader concerns will stop many from traveling this summer.
Travel
Greece to Resume Direct Flights with the UK from July 15
According to a government spokesperson, the ban on tourists entering Greece from the UK will not be extended past July 15.
Travel
Greece Will Not Allow Direct Flights from UK, Sweden until July 15
Despite Sweden and particularly the UK being major tourism markets for Greece, authorities still deem the risk of Covid-19 too high to allow direct flights.
Travel
Survey Says: Foreign Tourists Ready to Visit Greece
A majority of respondents to a recent survey said they are ready to resume international travel once restrictions are lifted.
Travel
Fresh Hopes for Greek Tourism from the UK
Tour operators including tourism giant TUI have said that flights from Britain to Greece and Spain are likely to begin July 11.
