WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals

By admin 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: Visit Greece On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he sees the opportunity for Greece to redefine its goals and principles for the sector. Celebrated worldwide since 1980 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WTD is commemorated on September 27 each year and under a […]

SETE: Greek Tourism Representatives Tell Minister What Sector Needs in Covid-19 Times

By admin 9 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The heads of 14 of Greece’s tourism sector unions on Wednesday outlined their positions in a meeting held between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Members of SETE, the 14 unions* represent the entire tourism value chain (hotels, travel agencies, transport, marinas, MICE etc.). During the meeting, SETE focused on […]

Greek Tourism Sector Meets with New Minister, Lists Priorities

By admin 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and SETE President Yiannis Retsos. A number of topics identified as important for future action in the Greek tourism sector were discussed on Wednesday between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). Chaired by Yiannis Retsos, SETE is an umbrella organization representing various tourism

August Tourism to Greece Going Strong Despite Virus, Fires

By admin 16 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Tourism flows to Greece in August are gaining momentum despite Covid-19 and the devastating fires this month, driven by a strong demand from European travelers. According to tourism stakeholders and data released by Eurocontrol, global travel data provider OAG, the National Bank of Greece, Fraport Group, and hoteliers’ associations, occupancy levels are expected at around

Op-Ed: ‘Greece is a Strong Brand Asset Among Travelers’ – Yiannis Retsos

By admin 12 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) has provided a podium for Greece’s key tourism figures to share their vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic. “2020 was an unprecedented year, the worst year for global tourism, which cannot be compared to any other. 2021 will be the second consecutive year operating under the pandemic, a […]

Greek Tourism Recovery on Agenda of Xenia 2021 Expo

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s tourism professionals will gather at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens during November 27-29 to participate in the Xenia 2021 expo and discuss on the development of a new model for Greek tourism in the post-Covid-19 era. According to an announcement by Forum SA, the organizer of Xenia, the expo will highlight the main pillars on which this […]

Greek PM’s Vision for Tourism All About the Experience

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Imerovigli, Santorini. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Redefining the tourism model in the aftermath of Covid-19 with a focus on lasting experiences, the importance of vaccination particularly among younger generations and tourism professionals, and putting EU recovery funds to good were at the center of a Q&A between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Greek Tourism

PM Mitsotakis-SETE: Greek Tourism May See Better Days in 2nd Half of 2021

By admin 23 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SETE President Yiannis Retsos on Wednesday agreed that Greek tourism may see signs of improvement in the second half of this year, as long as there are no unexpected developments on the Covid-19 pandemic front and if vaccinations rates pick up in the country. Speaking during the 29th General […]

SETE: Greek Tourism is Up Against 7 Major Challenges

By admin 23 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos on Wednesday listed seven major challenges Greek tourism will face in the short and long term as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “We need a continuous management of everyday life, just like we did in 2020, but at the same time we need a plan that […]

England’s Covid-19 Lockdown Extension to Hurt Greek Tourism

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

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The Acropolis in Athens, Photo: Ministry of Culture The British Prime Minister’s decision to delay the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England by up to four weeks to July 19 has caused great concern to the Greek tourism market. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the UK’s PM Boris Johnson announced the extension […]