Minister of Tourism Israel: Greece is a top tourist destination

The first month of the summer for the Greek tourism industry, both on the front of arrivals and in the investment sector, was full of optimistic news. Now the messages for a good course of the arrivals of foreign visitors have been booked for the next period and at the same time Greece is becoming a pole of attraction for new tourist investments, by international investors.

Speaking to the Athenian Macedonian News Agency, the president of the Panhellenic Hoteliers Federation, Grigoris Tassios, conveys optimistic news about the development of the tourist season, while the Minister of Tourism of Israel, Joel Razvozov, is interested in Greece.

Optimism for revenues of 15 billion euros this year

With his eyes on the development of this year’s tourist year, Grigoris Tassios states that June is developing well for all his Greek destinations and the occupancy of the hotels is very good. In this light, the president of POX estimates that the goal of tourism revenues of 15 billion euros is achievable, which means that 80% of revenues in 2019 will have been achieved. In fact, this estimate is in line with the state budget forecasts. for 2022.

Northern Greece is also stepping on the arrivals

In more detail, Mr. Tassios pointed out that even Northern Greece is following the other destinations, as its start in May was marked by the impact of the war on its feeder markets. “Now the Balkans are freed from the fear of war and are heading to Greek destinations,” explains Mr. Tassios, adding: “We are certainly not in a 110-day season because May was lost. will benefit Pieria, Thassos, Halkidiki “. At the same time, the island destinations of Southern Greece are becoming a pole of attraction for the English, German and French markets and large tourist flows from these countries are directed to the islands, says the president of POX in APE – MPE.

Explosion of arrivals from America and Canada

In the meantime, the tone of this year’s tourist season is given by the “explosive”, as Mr. Tassios characterized it, descent of the Americans and Canadians in Greece. And this is achieved because Greece is recognized as a safe destination, emphasizes the president of POX. According to him, this important development will have an impact on the country’s tourism revenue, as the average consumption rises. After all, visitors from these markets stand out for the amounts they spend in the countries they travel to. At this point, Mr. Tassios, pointed out that efforts are being made, so that there is a direct connection of the USA with Thessaloniki, as until today the direct flights have as destination the international airport Eleftherios Venizelos.

Regarding the operation of the hotel units, it was pointed out that this year they will go into a year of survival, due to the increase in operating costs, both from the energy and the food chain. For Mr. Tassios, the big issue is the increases in the products that make up the food chain, which gnaw at the profitability margins of hotel companies. Regarding energy expenditures, Mr. Tassios notes that if there is no adjustment clause next month, they will balance. Of course, he did not fail to remind that money from the hotel fund is also leaving for the repayable advances, for loans and other chronic arrangements. In any case, the fund for businesses will be made in October.

Agioi Theodoroi of Corinth is also on the tourist map of the country

The arrival of June was marked by the opening of the first five-star resort of Brown Hotels in Greece and specifically in Agios Theodoros, Corinth. This is Isla Brown Corinthia which has 166 rooms. On this occasion, the president of POX stressed to APE – BPE that “investments in the other Greece are very important and it is extremely encouraging” branded brands “to look at destinations other than the traditional ones. “At the same time, such an investment adds value to the existing hotel portfolio,” said Mr. Tassios. It is characteristic that the Israeli investors of Brown Hotels, have invested in destinations, such as Lavrio, Evia, Loutraki and of course Agioi Theodoroi.

Minister of Tourism Israel: Greece is a top tourist destination

In his statements to APE – BPE, the Minister of Tourism of Israel, Yoel Razvozov, praised Greece as a top tourist destination, as it offers its visitor a multitude of experiences. The attraction is not only its sights and island destinations but also its gastronomic and wine experiences. At the same time it remains a “Value For Money” destination. Focusing on the bilateral agreement signed between the two parties since last year, Joel Razvozov noted that Israeli investors, in addition to the tourism field, are also oriented to the Real Estate sector.

It is emphasized that the Minister of Tourism of Israel Yoel Razvozov (Yoel Razvozov) gave the “present” at the Greek-Israeli forum that took place at the new Brown hotel in Agios Theodoros, Corinth.

Source: AMPE