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Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Tourism Studies Upgrade Next on Greek Gov’t Agenda

Greece’s tourism and education ministers agreed to draw up a plan for the upgrade of tourism studies and training programs.

New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals

Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece Prepares Groundwork for First Tourism Academy

The Greek Tourism Ministry is moving ahead with the creation of the country’s first tourism academy as part of plans to upgrade education and training in the field.

Greece, San Marino Discuss Strengthening Tourism Cooperation

The tourism ministers of Greece and San Marino are exploring ways for the joint promotion of their tourism industries.

Upskilling in Tourism can Help Greece Meet post-Covid Demands

Upskilling Greece's tourism workforce to meet new demands is key to restarting tourism activity in 2021, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

EU Approves Ministry Program for Tourism Education Upgrade in Greece

European Union officials have approved a technical assistance program that will upgrade tourism education and research in Greece.

UNWTO: Tourism Academy and StartUp Competition on Agenda for Greece

The UNWTO is keen on creating an international center in Greece, associated to the UNWTO Academy, to upgrade the country's tourism education.

Greece Announces Strategic Goals for 2020 Tourism Season

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general.

Greek Tourism Ministry Considers Training Programs for Unemployed

In view of the start of the summer season, the Greek Tourism Ministry is considering the launch of training programs for the unemployed.

Ministry Aiming to Upgrade All Levels of Tourism Education in Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to directly link tourism education with the true needs of the sector's businesses in Greece.

Rhodes to Welcome School for Tourist Guides

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning to open a school for tourist guides on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Greece to Expand Tourism Studies Options and Programs

Focused on improving the quality of tourism services, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced plans for the upgrade of tourism studies across all levels.

School for Tourist Guides to Open on Corfu

A school for tourist guides will open on the Ionian island of Corfu next year, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

German-Greek Chamber: 50 Job Openings in Hotel Sector

Τhe German-Greek Chamber of Industry and Commerce has announced 50 new job openings in the hotel market as part of its DUAL Hellas training program.

Greek Gov’t Lays Groundwork for Advanced Tourism Education

The Greek Tourism Ministry is preparing the groundwork for the upgrade of the tourism education system in view of the sector’s robust performance.

New Faces: Theodore Katis, Director of Sales at Yes! Hotels & Restaurants

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Theodore Katis, the Director of Sales at the Yes! Hotels & Restaurants group.

New Faces: Michael Chrysochoidis, Managing Director at Anatolia Hotels & Villas

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Michael Chrysochoidis, the Managing Director at Anatolia Hotels & Villas.

Glion Institute, Les Roches Alumni Meet in Athens to Discuss Hospitality

Greek graduates from the Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education recently met up at an alumni event held in Athens.

Kountoura Meets Ministry Tourism Educators to Set Priorities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the heads of the ministry’s vocational training facilities - known as IEK - to discuss issues affecting public studies in tourism and set the agenda for the future.