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Minister: Greece’s Tourism Season Not Over, Visitors Still Coming

Tourist flows to Greece are still robust despite Covid-19, but the achievement is not by chance, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Aiming to Launch 2022 Tourism Season on April 1

The official start of the summer 2022 tourist season in Greece will be April 1, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

Greek Tourism Minister Wraps Up Paris Visit, Optimistic About French Market

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias wrapped up his visit to Paris during which he made important contacts at the IFTM Top Resa 2021 exhibition.

Greece Targets French Off-season Tourists 

Greece is taking steps to attract travelers from France beyond summer and into winter, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said from the IFTM Top Resa expo in Paris.

Greece Aims to Link Tourism with Trade

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to redefine the conditions that will enhance the connection between tourism and trade in Greece.

Minister Kikilias to Promote Greece at France’s ‘Top Resa’ Tourism Expo

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is going to France to promote Greece at the IFTM Top Resa 2021 tourism expo in Paris.

Greece to Allow Cruise Ships from Turkish Ports, Indoor Hotel Pools to Operate

The Greek committee of Covid-19 experts has given its approval for Greece to allow the arrival of cruise ships from Turkey and the operation of indoor swimming pools in hotels.

Greece Prepares Two New Campaigns to Win Over Tourists in Winter, Spring

The Greek Τourism Μinistry and the GNTO will launch two campaigns to promote Greece’s winter and spring destinations to international travelers.

Minister Kikilias has Greece’s Cruise Tourism High on Priority List

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has the development of cruise tourism high on his list of priorities.

WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, key Greek tourism figures sent the message that the time has come for changes in order for the sector to face future challenges.

Greece Planning Actions to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

Greece will aim to boost its bilateral tourism relations with China and promote actions to introduce new Greek destinations to Chinese visitors.

Greece Looking to Turn Thessaloniki into Home Port and Hub for Cruise Ships

The Greek Tourism Ministry will aim to transform the northern city of Thessaloniki into a home port and hub for cruise ships.

Greece is Off Germany’s Covid-19 ‘Risk Area’ Travel List

Germany no longer considers the Greek regions of Crete and South Aegean as high risk areas for Covid-19, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.

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

Greece’s tourism unions have informed Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on what the sector needs while it is recovering from the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis.

Greek Tourism Sector Meets with New Minister, Lists Priorities

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias had his first meeting with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and discussed a number of key issues involving the sector.

Greece will Welcome US Visitors Until End of Season, Says Tourism Minister

While a number of EU countries are imposing additional Covid-19 travel restrictions on US visitors, Greece is making it clear that it has no intention of excluding American arrivals.

New Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias Takes the Helm

Vassilis Kikilias took over his new post from Harry Theoharis, aiming to continue “what has been built so far” for the Greek tourism sector and create a new product for the country.

Vassilis Kikilias Appointed New Tourism Minister of Greece

In a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Vassilis Kikilias was appointed as the new tourism minister for Greece, replacing Harry Theoharis.

Covid-19: Mobile Vaccine Units to Give Greece’s Hotel Workers the Jab

The Greek government says it will deploy mobile vaccination units in order to facilitate hotel workers that wish to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

European Commissioner Praises Greece for Vaccination Rollout

European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, during her visit to Athens, praised Greece for its steady progress of vaccinations.