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New Greek Government Announced, Tourism Posts Unchanged

Following the parliamentary elections in Greece on September 20 that were marked by the victory of Syriza, the new cabinet and changes to the composition of ministries were announced late Tuesday.

Singer Alkistis Protopsalti Assumes Duties of Greek Interim Alternate Tourism Minister

Greece’s interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti took over her new post from Elena Kountoura during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Friday evening in Athens.

Alternate Tourism Minister Welcomes Chinese Media Tour to Athens

A media tour of China’s state-owned Xinhua News Agency entitled “Chinese Dream, Silk Road Dream”, which aims to spread awareness of China’s friendly policies towards other countries, made a stop in Athens, Greece.

Minister Kountoura Meets Up with Crete Tourism Authorities

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with regional authorities and local sector professionals on the island of Crete, during her visit there this week, where she discussed investment, infrastructure, development and improvements and promotion of the tourist product.

GNTO Campaign ‘Welcomes All to Greece’

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is extending a warm welcome to incoming travelers with its latest campaign running at airports and ports across the country: 'Welcome to Greece'

Minister Kountoura Spreads the Word: Summer Now in Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is spreading the word to the world with interviews in international media, including Bloomberg and Russia-24, and invites holidaymakers to summer down in Greece.

Greek Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism With Al Jazeera

Greece's tourism industry continues to prove its resilience and sees visitor numbers rising compared to last year, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed the Al Jazeera television network.

Greece’s Tourism Season is Progressing Steadily, Minister Tells Int’l Media

The tourism season in Greece is progressing steadily and without any problems, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has informed international audiences through interviews to foreign media outlets.

Video: Minister Kountoura Informs Tourists on New Special Problem-solving Tourism Team in Greece

In a televised message to tourists in Greece, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informs that the Tourism Ministry has launched a special team to address any possible problems related to tourism.

Tedious Visa Procedures Sends Turkish Travelers Away From Greece

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Prefect Giorgos Pavlidis recently stated that thousands of tourists are being turned away due to the time-consuming procedure, which is leading to a loss in revenue and business.

Kountoura Outlines Greek Tourism Policy

During her speech at the Economist conference in Athens, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura listed the main objectives of the government's tourism policy and said that the main target is to extend the season.

Hospitality Forum & Awards Pave Future for Greek Tourism

With over 250 participants, this year’s Hospitality Forum & Awards, organized last month by Ethos Media events and Hrima magazine, laid the groundwork for tourism to work as a driver of economic growth by indicating funding solutions.

Minister Kountoura Urges Media to Stop Hurting Greece’s Image

Greek tourism is resilient to the current political situation, with very few instances of cancellations. “Our goal is to protect and guarantee that tourism remains operational,” Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said in a televised statement on Thursday.

A Message to Foreign Visitors in Greece By Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Thursday delivered a televised message to tourists currently in Greece and to travelers that are planning to visit.

Greek Hotel Chamber Presents New Classification System

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has introduced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece, which aims to ensure reliability, innovation, transparency and accountability.

Tourists Visiting Greek Sites Can Pay Via Credit Card

Access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece can now be made via credit payment.

Tourism Ministry: Greece Continues to Guarantee High Standards of Service for Visitors

Tourists in Greece and travelers planning to visit will not be affected at all by the country's recent developments, the Ministry for Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism said in an announcement on Monday.

Kountoura Takes Stand Against Creditors’ Measures for Greece, Calls for Protection of Sector

Taking a direct stand against the measures proposed by Greece’s international lenders, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited Greeks to take the responsibility of the country’s future in their hands ahead of the upcoming referendum on July 5.

Kountoura Signs Protocol on Consumer/Tourist Protection

A protocol of cooperation to maximize the protection of the interests of Greek and foreign consumers in Greece was signed on Wednesday between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the public independent authority Hellenic Consumers Ombudsman and the European Consumer...

Greece Applauds Seoul-Athens Charter Flights, Strengthens Ties with South Korea

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura applauded the upcoming launch of direct charter flights between Seoul and Athens by Hanjin, parent company to Korean Air, during her recent visit in South Korea.