After three months in lockdown, Greece has reopened its main airports to more international flights on Monday.
The country is hoping to restart its vital tourism sector.
Tourism accounts for about 20% of Greece’s economic output, so how the sector fares is significant for the country’s recovery.
More than 33 million tourists visited the Mediterranean nation last year, generating revenues of about 19 billion euros, about $21b. Just like every other country of the world, the economy has been brought into a standstill as the government of Greece placed restrictions on movement in March in order to curb the spread of corona virus pandemic.
Restrictions on movement imposed in March helped Greece contain the spread of COVID-19 infections to just above 3,000 cases, a relatively low number compared with other European countries
The conservative government now faces the tough task of reopening the country to foreign visitors while allaying public concerns about a new virus outbreak
Restrictions still in place for visitors from Britain and Turkey. A random test would be conducted for arrivals from other airports.
Our priority is to make Greece the safest destination. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told reporters on Saturday
“You are welcome to Greece, you will have a fantastic experience, you can be on a veranda with this wonderful view, have your nice Assyrtiko wine, enjoy the beach, with a stunning sunset in the background".
“But we don’t want you crowded in a beach bar; There are a few things that we won’t allow this summer.” Mitsotakis said.
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