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Greece, Serbia Partner in Field of Tourism

Greece and Serbia have signed an agreement that will see to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism.

‘Greece Offers Great Experiences,’ says Russian Cosmonaut Novitskiy

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy met with Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and applauded Greece for "the great experiences it offers" its visitors.

Luxury Tourism in Greece Sees 10% Increase

Luxury tourism in Greece has increased by 10 percent while investment in the sector is also seeing growth, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Kountoura Talks Tourism with Greek-American Students

American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis and a delegation of Greek-American students recently visited Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens.

PM Tsipras Aiming for Greece to Welcome Over 30m Tourists

During a meeting with the new Board of Directors of SETE, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the aim this year is for Greece to welcome over 30 million tourists.

Greece is Making Progress in Cruise Tourism, Kountoura Says

Cruise tourism is a government agenda priority, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said while addressing a parliamentary plenary session.

Garbage Strike in Greece Comes to an End

Municipal sanitation collectors in Greece have called off a garbage strike that had lasted nearly two weeks and left mounds of trash throughout the country.

Garbage Strike is Defaming Greece, Tourism Minister Kountoura Says

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has called for the garbage strike in Greece to end as it is "hurting tourism and defaming the country".

‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Now Available in Greece

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched a new platform certifying which accommodations in Greece are "Boutique Hotels".

Greek Tourism Minister Says Sector Scoring High on Growth

The Greek tourism sector is moving full speed ahead with a growth rate of 7 percent, double the international average at 3-4 percent, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Tourism Strategy Takes Center Stage in Kountoura-SETE Talks

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the newly elected board of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) to discuss joint strategies.

Minister Talks Tourism with South Aegean Region

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura applauded the significant contribution of the South Aegean Region to the development of tourism in Greece.

Greece’s Tourism Museum Opens its Doors in Athens

Important information on the history of Greece’s tourism industry can be discovered at the new Tourism Museum that has opened its doors in Athens.

Ministry Works with Regions to Give Greece a Unified Tourism Identity

The Tourism Ministry is looking to link its strategy with the policies of each of the country's regions to give Greece a unified tourism identity.

Lesvos Day Event Explores Ways to Restore Island Image, Spur Tourism

Ways to revive tourism in the North Aegean Region and specifically on the island of Lesvos were the focus of an event held recently in Mytilini.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos Resigns for UNWTO Position

Dimitris Tryfonopoulos has stepped down as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to enter a position at the UNWTO.

GNTO Expects 30 Million Visitors in Greece in 2017

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that it expects a record-breaking 30 million international visitors to Greece this year.

Athens to Host ‘ASTA Destination EXPO 2018’

Athens, Greece, will host the “ASTA Destination Expo 2018”, the annual international conference of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

Minister Suggests Naming Antetokounmpo Bros Greek Tourism Ambassadors

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has suggested naming basketball stars Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo Greece's tourism ambassadors.

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to Honor Greece

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is planning to honor Greece by hosting an exhibition under the title "Take me there: Greece", starting in 2019.