The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to propose three of the country’s villages or municipalities to take part in an initiative launched by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) that will recognize and promote the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of its member states. The UNWTO recently announced that it is searching for the best examples of rural […]
The development and potential of ecotourism and geotourism topped Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s recent visit to the Greek island of Lesvos. Zacharaki, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Environmental Protection Giorgos Amyras, visited the Petrified Forest of Lesvos, an UNESCO Global Geopark, where she met with experts and discussed ways to incorporate the area
Monastery of St. John, Patmos. Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Ways to further develop and promote religious tourism in Greece and Cyprus were presented during a round-table discussion that recently took place on Rhodes as part of the EU’s Re-Cult program. Re-Cult aims to highlight and promote cultural and religious heritage through the development […]
Greek tourism numbers are moving higher than expected, according to the chief economic advisor of the Greek Prime Minister, Alex Patelis. Speaking recently on Bloomberg TV, Patelis said that the government’s initial target was for this year’s tourist arrivals to be double of the amount recorded in 2020 and half of 2019 levels. “However, we […]
Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the
Upgrading tourism education and enhancing curriculum topped the agenda of talks between Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki and Ionian Islands Region authorities this week. During her visit to Corfu, Zacharaki signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the region and the Ionian University for the implementation of pilot projects as well as training or upskilling programs
Greece is taking steps to accelerate port infrastructure upgrades and ensure stronger air connectivity in order to handle more cruise ships and passengers in the future, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking during a US journalists event organized by Celestyal Cruises, Zacharaki said actions were being taken to tap into cruise travel and the […]
Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki has given her approval for the setting up of a committee for the further development of diving tourism in Greece. The goal of the committee will be to provide information on the sustainable development of diving tourism and to promote dive destinations and attractions. “The tourism ministry is actively […]
Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented Greece’s first portal dedicated to wine tourism during an event held on the island of Santorini earlier this week. The portal’s development is part of the Ministry’s efforts to promote Greece’s wine tourism industry abroad. According to amna.gr the portal includes an interactive map
The Tourism Ministry is organizing a two-day event on the island of Santorini with the aim to promote Greece’s wine tourism sector. Taking place during July 5-6, the event includes a conference titled “Greek Wine Tourism: Strategy and perspectives in the post-Covid era”. It is held in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), […]


















