New Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Takes the Helm

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Vassilis Kikilias (L) took over his new post from Harry Theoharis (R) during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Tuesday in Athens. Greece’s new minister of tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, assumed his duties on Tuesday and expressed his intention to continue “what has been built so far” for the sector in order to create a […]

Vassilis Kikilias Appointed New Tourism Minister of Greece

By admin 31 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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In a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Vassilis Kikilias was appointed as the new tourism minister for Greece, replacing Harry Theoharis. Kikilias previously held the position of health minister. Born May 15, 1974, in Athens, Kikilias is an orthopedic surgeon and a former professional basketball player, having played for Panionios B.C., Ionikos Nikaias B.C., AEK B.C., […]

Greek Hoteliers Say Tourism to Reinforce Northern Evia Recovery

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General view of the burnt forest in the mountain near the village of Avgaria on Evia island. Copyright European Union 2021 / Photographer: Sotiris Dimitropoulmos Tourism enterprises in Northern Evia face viability challenges after fires ravaged the island for nine days earlier this month, local hoteliers said this week. Hotel owners are issuing a cry for […]

Ministry Priority to Get Northern Evia Tourism Enterprises Back to Business

By admin 27 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (center) during a recent meeting with local authorities on Evia. The priority is to ensure tourism enterprises on Evia. which were affected by the devastating fires earlier this month will be operational as soon as possible, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during an inspection visit to the island this week. Theoharis […]

Theoharis: Tourism Approaching Greece’s Record 2019 Levels

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo source: @htheoharis “Tourism is reaching 2019 levels,” said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday, expressing his satisfaction with the performance of the sector, which he said is a driving force of the economy. Speaking on MEGA channel, Theoharis confirmed that in July and August more than 2 million […]

Minister Commits to Fast Support for Fire-hit Evia Tourism

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would personally see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees impacted by the massive fires that hit Evia this month, where more than 5,000 hectares of woodland and many enterprises went up in smoke in five days. Theoharis said during a meeting with […]

Northern Evia Professionals Launch Tourism Campaign After Fires

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Tourism professionals on the island of Evia, which saw 5,000 hectares of woodland and many of their enterprises go up in smoke in three days, have launched an online campaign aimed at raising awareness and garnering support to rebuild their future. Using the hashtag #Support_Tourism_VoriaEvia, tourism stakeholders in Northern Evia are calling on tourists to continue

Op-Ed: ‘A New Era of Tourism’ – Harry Theoharis

By admin 12 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) has provided a podium for Greece’s key tourism figures to share their vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic. “The resumption of Greek tourism was a result of a very attentive planning, assessments and important decisions that strategically placed our country among the pioneers. A series of actions, immediate […]

Fire-stricken Evia Island in Greece to Get Extra Tourism Promotion

By admin 10 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (archive photo). A special tourism development and promotional plan is being prepared for the fire-stricken areas in Greece, an announcement by the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. The plan, which will be in addition to the relief measures announced by the government, will focus mainly on Northern Evia – […]

Small Places Big Dreams: Educational Program for Women in Greek Tourism

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Mexoxo, an international non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women, recently announced the launch of an educational program for women in Greek tourism. Titled “Small Places Big Dreams – Empowering women in Greek tourism”, the program will offer 300 women active in the Greek tourism industry the opportunity to participate in webinars on