Greece comes out of quarantine and in July begins the tourist season

Greek authorities begin a gradual exit from the quarantine regime in the first place make an accent on tourist infrastructure. The first phase of the easing of restrictions planned for 4 may, and on 1 June will see the opening of hotels, according to Reuters.

In the period from may to June in the country there will be a gradual transition to a more social mode of life. At the same time, will be continuously monitored the situation with the incidence of the coronavirus in Greece. If the number of infected will begin to subside, the release from quarantine will be more intense.

Since July this year in Greece waiting for active tourists, such hopes were voiced Harry Theocharis, who holds the post of Minister of tourism.

“For us it is very important. According to preliminary plans, the opening of the country is planned for July,” — said the Minister. “Of course, the tourist season this year will be markedly different from the previous ones, but we understand and are prepared for it,” added Torches.

It should be noted that tourism to the state budget of Greece is about 10-12% of revenues, so the beginning of the tourist season for the country is actually very important. So in 2019 came 34 million tourists and the total revenue of this sector amounted to 18 billion euros.