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Greece’s Tourism Minister Kountoura Meets Spain’s King Felipe VI

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with King Felipe VI of Spain on the sidelines of the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid

Parliament Approves MoU Between Greece and Egypt for Tourism Cooperation

The Greek parliament approved the draft law on "Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Greece and Egypt for cooperation in the field of tourism".

Greece Bets on Tourism, Ready for Challenges

Tourism professionals are seeing efforts pay off with data indicating a steady growth and plenty of room for improvement in 2017, according to the latest Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) data.

Kountoura: Greek Tourism Annual Result to be Better than Expected

Overall annual numbers for Greece's 2016 tourism performance are expected to exceed initial forecasts, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Greek Tourism Minister to Visit Tunisia in 2017

At the invitation of the Tunisian Tourism Minister Selma Elloumi Rekik, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will carry out a visit to Tunisia in 2017.

Greek Tourism Minister Calls For United Front

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently met with a cross-party group of MPs responsible for tourism to discuss challenges, issues and ways to enhance their cooperation towards bolstering the sector.

GNTO Celebrates Record Year for Greek Tourism, Expects Strong 2017

Greek tourism industry leaders say they are anticipating a strong 2017, following a record-breaking year with 27.5 million foreign visitors.

Investments, Greek Tourism Promotion Top Kountoura’s Agenda in New York

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited top entrepreneurs to invest in the growing Greek tourism sector, during the 18th Capital Link Forum in New York.

Greek Tourism Minister Expecting 2016 to Beat All Forecasts

Careful planning and a comprehensive national strategy are behind the tourism sector’s positive performance, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura told parliament on Wednesday, adding that she expects 2016 to beat all forecasts.

‘Miles Away Travel’ Wins Over the Crowds with Sifnos Showcase

Miles Away Travel brought the Cycladic island of Sifnos to Athens during the 3rd International Greek Tourism Expo held last month winning over the crowds with its innovative presentation.

EU Funds to Go Towards Upgrade of Greece’s Tourist Product

Activities relating to Greek tourism are set to tap into some 300 million euros in EU subsidies, the Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas recently informed.

Qatar Airways Showcases Services at Philoxenia 2016 Expo

Qatar Airways took center stage at this year’s three-day Philoxenia fair held last month in Thessaloniki, introducing participants to its wide range of services and products.

Plans for Athens-Attica City Break Destination Underway

The Tourism Ministry is joining forces with the Municipality of Athens, the Region of Attica and public and private stakeholders, for the international promotion of the Greek capital and region as a city break destination.

Syros in Movie Talk with Hollywood

The Greek island of Syros may be ready to serve as a filming destination for Hollywood blockbusters after talks between local authorities and US cinematographers about the creation of a film studio there.

Egypt on Show at Philoxenia Expo, Egyptair to Launch New Flights

The Egyptian Tourism Authority together with the country’s national carrier Egyptair were present at the 32nd Philoxenia fair held in Thessaloniki, promoting Egypt and its tourism offerings.

Astir Palace Marks End of An Era with Barak Obama Athens Stay

US President Barak Obama was just one more VIP added to the long list of “very important” guests of the legendary Astir Palace located along the Athenian Riviera.

Greece @ WTM London 2016 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greece received messages of confidence from the British travel market during the 37th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 7-9 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

WTM 2016: Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Safe and Seamless Travel

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently echoed the sentiments of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai that tourism brings people together and plays a key role in building peace.

WTM 2016: New Flights to Greece in Summer 2017

A number of new flight routes from the UK to popular destinations in Greece are expected to launch for summer 2017, according to information provided at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry to Get Upgrade

The tourism ministry in Greece is set to be upgraded into an independent entity following two Presidential Decrees signed by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras recently believed to be paving the way for an upcoming government reshuffle.