Increase by 6.5% in arrivals in Rhodes in May compared to 2019

The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias went to Rhodes this morning, in order to participate in the event of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) “Greek Tourism 2030 – Action Plans”.

The meeting was preceded by a meeting between the Minister and the Regional Governor of the South Aegean, George Hatzimarkos, where the initiatives and interventions implemented with the aim of upgrading the tourism product, sustainable development, as well as the further promotion of South Aegean islands to be new travel destinations were discussed. from all over the world.

The Minister of Tourism pointed out that the South Aegean Region and its islands are the cornerstone of the great effort that is being made, thanking Mr. Hatzimarkos for the close cooperation they have had since the Autumn and for all the months of the year. “These are the seasons of works and effort” said Mr. Kikilias and expressed the hope that by the end of the year he will go to Rhodes again, the island will still be full of tourists.

Mr. Hatzimarkos stated that the data so far show an increase in arrivals on the island of Rhodes even compared to 2019 (13% increase in April and 6.5% in May) which proves that a very effective plan has been implemented. which will make a decisive contribution to tackling the problems posed by the two years of pandemic and the current energy crisis.

The Governor thanked Mr. Kikilias, typically saying that he works efficiently and meets him on all the islands, pointing out that “one of the reasons we receive this tourist current today is because we gained a lot of confidence, during the pandemic period when a another post, that of Minister of Health, had to be made to manage plans of an unprecedented situation ”