Newly appointed Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and outgoing Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas during the handover ceremony. Sofia Zacharaki stepped in as Greece’s deputy tourism minister for tourism education and special forms of tourism during a handover ceremony this week following a cabinet reshuffle on Monday. Zacharaki took over
Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas In efforts to keep businesses above water and to provide support to employees out of work due to a new tougher round of Covid-19 restrictions which took effect on Sunday, the Greek government said it would be releasing a new relief package for January. Made up of seven […]
Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority Travel in the coming year may likely be easier for people who have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, adding however that the effectiveness of the vaccine and of measures will define developments in 2021. Referring to the possibility of requiring a so-called […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. New measures to support Greece’s tourism industry from the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) were recently approved by parliament, the Tourism Ministry announced on Tuesday. One of the new measures aims to support land transport and will provide relief for tourism businesses that own and run tour buses. Τhe Covid-19 […]
The cooperation between the public and private sectors in Greece will play a significant role in the country’s tourism promotion and communication to markets abroad in the post-Covid-19 era. That was among the main conclusions of the online conference “Destination Greece | Communication in challenging times” held on Thursday by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited investors to bet on Greece and particularly on the potential of the tourism sector where there is plenty of space of growth. Speaking at the 22nd annual “Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum”, Theoharis confirmed that eight investments amounting to 1 billion euros had received the green light through […]
Tourism to Greece managed despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to generate approximately 4 billion euros in 2020, with government emphasis now on ways to address the challenges in 2021 that will require flexibility and coordination, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Addressing parliament on the 2021 budget, Theoharis said the decision to open to tourism
Addressing the challenges related to the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, implementing rapid testing and the importance of digital health documentation to restore the safe movement of travelers were at the center of a five-part plan presented this week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 7th Global Tourism Crisis Committee by Greek Tourism Minister
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Strengthening connectivity and cooperation through joint actions was the focus of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis’ presentation this week during the 9th Arab – Hellenic Economic Forum. Addressing the digital event organized by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development, Theoharis referred to the strong ties between
Navagio beach. Photo Source: Municipality of Zakynthos Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis presented on Monday an omnibus bill aimed at streamlining actions for the improved promotion and utilization of Greek tourism attractions, including the world-famous Shipwreck Beach on the island of Zakynthos. The draft legislation foresees the establishment of the Organization


















