Leading international tour operators are considering to extend the tourism season in Greece into winter, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Sunday. Responding to criticism by main opposition party Syriza on the way Greece reopened to tourism, Minister Theoharis presented results on the policy the government followed for the industry’s restart after the
The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday submitted a legislative amendment in Parliament which foresees the country’s “quarantine hotels” extending their operation until the end of November. More specifically, the amendment concerns hotels in Greece that are currently being leased by the ministry and used for isolation purposes for tourists who may contract the coronavirus
Tourism representatives from all over the world on Monday agreed that consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism following its impact from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Taking part in the sixth meeting of the UNWTO Global Tourism […]
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis called for the implementation of rapid testing for Covid-19 at all European airports in order to enable travel and ensure the safety of travelers, tourism professionals and destination populations. Theoharis presented the initiative to tourism leaders during his participation this week in the 6th
The Greek Tourism Ministry is currently working with marketing experts Repositioning Greece to formulate a comeback strategy in the aftermath of Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Speaking to TV channel Action 24, Theoharis said the far-reaching plan includes, among other means, videos and slogans that aim to re-introduce Greece to future travelers. The
(archive photo) A new marina to go up in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki has received the green light following a joint ministerial decision, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced recently. Signed by the ministers of Tourism, Harry Theoharis; Environment, Kostis Hatzidakis; and Culture, Lina Mendoni, the decision determines the location and environmental conditions of
Photo source: @CityofAthens Τhe European travel agents’ and tour operators’ community recently met altogether in Athens for the 121st Semi-annual Meeting of ECTAA and sent the message to the world that traveling is safe if the well-known hygiene safety measures are respected. ECTAA, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association, regroups the national
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Photo Source: @Harry Theoharis Adjusting to a new post-Covid-19 reality with inclusive forms of tourism which respect the environment is key to sector recovery, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during the International Energy Forum on Wednesday. Theoharis joined global tourism and travel industry stakeholders, including
In efforts to diversify the tourist product on offer, the Greek tourism ministry announced this week that it was drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed among others at channeling revenues into local communities as well as creating new jobs. Speaking during the AgriBusiness Forum 2020 held in Athens on Wednesday, focusing on “Food Safety, Security […]
Despite picking up at the start of July when Greece reopened to tourism after Covid-19 lockdowns, arrivals to the country by road have nearly come to a grinding halt after mandatory testing requirements were put into place at the borders. Accord to data, 580,000 travelers came to Greece by road in Q3 2020 accounting for […]


















