Government support that will help travel and tourist agencies shore up liquidity to cover operating costs and pay employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic topped the agenda of talks between the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. In a conference call with the minister this
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Greece’s hospitality offering is expected to strengthen following the signing of a cooperation protocol to boost ties between the private sector and the state. Signed on Monday between the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the newly established
The Greek Parliament’s plenary session on Thursday ratified by a large majority three important agreements with four countries on tourism issues. According to an announcement by the Tourism Ministry, the first agreement concerns cruise tourism with Egypt and Cyprus and the other two focus on tourism cooperation with Portugal and Kazakhstan. “With these agreements we […]
The need to establish common travel protocols at a European level and pre-departure testing in 2021 is key for aviation and tourism to begin to recover from the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to all participants of a recent virtual event held by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association, which represents […]
Chios is part of the running “Greek 4: For You” tourism promotion campaign. Additional actions to further enhance the tourism promotion of the northeast Aegean island of Chios will be carried out by the Tourism Ministry, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. During a meeting on Thursday with Chios Hoteliers Association President Antigoni Maistrali, […]
Strengthening cooperation with the Arab world to attract tourism investments and more tourists to Greece is a priority for the Tourism Ministry, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. “The traditionally very good relation that Greece maintains with the Arab world is the foundation for the investment of Arab funds in tourism infrastructure projects,” said […]
Photo source: ABTA Despite a general hesitation for travel in the post-Covid-19 era, British travelers are showing an interest in spending their holidays in Greece next year, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) informed Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on Tuesday. During a meeting held during this year’s WTM Virtual event, ABTA’s Director Of Industry
The first day of WTM Virtual on November 9 pulled together ministers, travel leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers to discuss the future of the travel industry in the post-Covid-19 era. Following are some highlights from the event’s first day. Restarting tourism During the UNWTO, WTTC and WTM Ministers’ Summit, industry leaders agreed that greater international
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]
Samos island. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that a campaign was being designed to promote Samos as a tourist destination in the coming year. Theoharis announced the plan, which will include entering agreements for direct international flights to Samos airport as well as a promotional actions, during talks on […]


















