SETE Urges Greek State to Support Russia-reliant Tourism Enterprises

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to introduce measures that will support enterprises reliant on tourism from the Russian market and find ways to compensate for losses as a result of the war in Ukraine. In a letter to government officials, including Finance Minister Christos Staikouras and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, […]

TUI Moving Full Speed Ahead for Greek Summer

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Photo source: TUI Group (© Gregorschläger) Leisure travel giant TUI Group is moving full speed ahead with plans to bring more than 3 million visitors to Greece this year – much earlier than ever before and exceeding pre-Covid 2019 levels. Earlier this week on Crete, the company named a TUI fly Boeing 737-8 “Heraklion” after the island’s capital,

Greece – US Expand Cooperation in Tourism Ahead of New Season

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US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Greece and the US are expanding their ties in tourism ahead of the season after Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on […]

Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Photo source: Greek Tourism Ministry Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier thanks to ongoing efforts by the ministry and industry stakeholders, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias during the naming ceremony of a TUI fly aircraft on Crete on Monday. Speaking during the event […]

Nemea Peloponnese 3rd Stop for Greek Wine Tourism Roadshow

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Nemea, Peloponnese. Photo source: @Visit Greece After Santorini and Western Macedonia, the Greek Tourism Ministry is heading to the Peloponnese to Nemea, where the 3rd Wine Tourism Conference kicks off today. On the initiative of Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki, the event is part of the ministry’s wine tourism road show series which kicked off […]

Greece Sets Sustainable Goals for Tomorrow’s Tourism

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Sustainable practices and infrastructure and qualified human resources are keys to moving successfully into the future providing tourism services of the highest quality and maintaining a competitive edge, said Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou and Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios during the “Tourism: The

Greece to Initiate Mediterranean Region Cooperation in Tourism

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Greece hopes to bring together Mediterranean countries for cooperation in tourism, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Speaking on Wednesday with his Israeli counterpart Yoel Razvozov, on the sidelines of the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) trade show in Tel Aviv, Kikilias said Greece plans to initiate a “regional cooperation in

Greece Explores Blockchain Technology for Tourism Safety

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Blockchain technology can ensure safety and transparency in tourism, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou. Speaking during an event titled “Blockchain Technology: A Bridge to ‘Smart Tourism’” at the recent Global Tourism Forum in Dubai, Gerekou underlined the importance of bringing the Greek tourism sector up to date with global

Greece Lays Out Plan for Winter Tourism Development

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Greece’s Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented plans to develop the country’s winter tourism options during the 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism held in Andorra recently. The congress this year focused on the sector’s recovery and on formulating a tourism strategy that takes into consideration tourists’ needs while also preserving natural and

Greece Expects Strong Tourist Flows from France, 3 Million Airline Seats Available for 2022

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French tour operators and agents met in the coastal town of Loutraki over the weekend for their annual “Forces de Ventes” conference inaugurated by Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. The event was organized by French tour operator Selectour – France’s leading network of independent travel agencies – with the support of the Greek National Tourism […]