Covid-19: Greece Takes Part in UNWTO’s Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting

By admin 31 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis last week took part in the first virtual meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee launched recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of the committee is to evaluate and advance recommendations for the recovery from the health crises caused by the […]

Greece Sets Up Working Group to Prepare for Next Day in Tourism

By admin 26 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Greece is setting up a special committee to oversee the national tourism strategy for the 2021-2030 period, according to a tourism ministry decision posted on the Diavgeia website. Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will preside over the working group, which will consist of deputy minister responsible for the coordination of the Government work Akis Skertsos, Greek […]

Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis participated in a UNWTO virtual meeting held to assess the damage caused to the tourism sector by Covid-19. Photo Source: UNWTO Participating in a UNWTO high-level virtual meeting of world tourism leaders assessing the damage caused by Covid-19 and addressing the management of the health crisis at its current phase, […]

Greek Thermal Spring & Spa Facilities Seeking Aid Due to Covid-19

By admin 19 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Loutraki Thermal Spa. Photo Source: Visit Greece The Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs is calling on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis to include businesses running thermal springs and spa facilities in the government’s financial support program in view of Covid-19-related damage. “Greece’s thermal springs have been on the rise in recent years and

Greek Minister to Propose Tourism Demand-boosting Actions on EU Level

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Wednesday, that he would be proposing to his EU counterparts a plan aimed at boosting demand for tourism as part of measures taken to safeguard the industry and to secure its long-term viability after the coronavirus health crisis ends. Theoharis said he has called on Croatian Tourism Minister […]