But what are the criteria for someone to be able to visit our country? The measures that came into force allow travelers with a European Digital Certificate COVID-19 to come without an arrival test, which helped a lot in bookings. In detail, notam predicts arrival in Greece without the obligation of a negative test for all passengers coming from the Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Agreement as well as from the 33 non-EU countries that have joined the COVID digital certification system -19 of the European Union. In addition, international passengers will be checked upon arrival, based on the procedure provided by the Passenger Locator Form. In case a positive test is found, it will be valid for 5 days of quarantine / isolation at home or in a suitable place of temporary residence indicated by the competent authorities. The temporary restriction starts from the day they are diagnosed as COVID-19 coronavirus positive.

This year, the most popular destinations for visitors to Greece are its islands, however, many will pass through Athens for a few days to be guided to its historic center.Rhodes seems to be the champion in the preferences of tourists while Conde Nast Traveler magazine has included Syros, Hydra, Paxos, Santorini, Milos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Patmos, Astypalea, Naxos , Sifnos, Mykonos, Folegandros, Tinos, Crete, Symi, Zakynthos, Skiathos and Lefkada in the best summer destinations in Greece.

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It was decided to sign a cooperation protocol between the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (N.C.P.D.) and the Ministry of Tourism to develop synergies aimed at ensuring access for people with disabilities and reduced mobility throughout the tourism chain. During today’s teleconference of the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias and the President of N.C.P.D. Ioannis Vardakastani.

Mr. Kikilias characterized the Government’s top priority as the formulation of a national strategy for Accessible Tourism, with the central goal of making Greece accessible to all its visitors.

He stressed that accessible tourism policies will upgrade our tourism product and extend the tourist season in the country.

As agreed, the protocol will focus on comprehensive accessibility information, the integration of a relevant educational unit in tourism schools of all levels, and the development of education and training programs for people with disabilities in tourism professions and support for their employment in the labor market.

Finally, it was decided to co-organize an international forum on Accessible Tourism that will take place annually in a different region of the country.

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