Positive news is predicted for Greek tourism from the United Kingdom. Greece is estimated to be included on the “green list” of countries where UK citizens will be able to travel freely, without restrictions.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, the system of “green” states has already received the necessary approval from the government and will include all destinations where UK citizens will have the opportunity to visit for tourism.

The list includes countries abroad based on the local epidemiological data. A prerequisite for British tourist trips will be the molecular test, taken upon their return home. This is in order to prevent the resurgence of the pandemic and the occurrence of a fourth wave.

According to the report, Greece could be included among the “green” countries, despite the recent increase in domestic cases of Covid-19. Other countries on the list include the United States, Gibraltar, Malta, and most of the Caribbean states.

The Daily Mail predicts travel for tourism will be allowed from May 17, three days after the planned opening of Greek tourism, which is scheduled for May 14.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently stated, the official announcements will be made very soon and will concern both the date of the resumption of travel and the countries where travelling will be allowed.

“Given the situation with the mutations and the data on the effectiveness of the vaccines, we will confirm in time whether international trips will resume onMay 17 or whether we will have to wait a little longer,” he announced on April 5.

Greece hopes to be in the “green” category, which will allow the unimpeded flow of UK tourists to destinations across the country.

Moreover, according to the Skyscanner air booking platform, Greece is emerging as the new “place to be” for the UK. As a destination, it has always been popular, but 2020 was its best year, explains Martin Nolan, a company expert.

The reopening of Greek tourism on May 14 will only be applicable to those citizens of foreign countries who have: a) already been vaccinated, b) a negative molecular test, or c) antibodies against Covid-19.

This article was first published in Greek on moneyreview.gr.