A specific plan is being processed, which is part of the broader strategy for strengthening winter tourism and extending the tourist season in our country. This is emphasized by sources of the Ministry of Tourism on the occasion Ryanair announcement to close its base in Athens during the winter season. This plan, which will be […]
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B. Kikilias: We are going for a permanent tourist season
Her Vicky Kurlibini Tourism Minister Mr. Vassilis Kikilias sees a permanent tourist season. Speaking to “K”, he emphasizes that although a fund for tourist revenues will be made at the end of the year, the indications are that we are living one of the most successful tourist summers. The tourism performance so far shows that […]
‘Hot’ August for Athens tourism
By Vickys Kourlibini Athens’ traffic is making up for the lost ground of the pandemic and has already reached 2019 levels in arrivals. Figures from the travel data measurement company OAG show that in August scheduled air seats from abroad are 1.146 million, when last year in the same month they were 971 thousand, while […]
A new tourist market is being born: air tourism
Of Fotis Fotinou Alternative forms of tourism are trying to highlight and strengthen the relevant ministries. One of them is air tourism, through the use of regional airports for small private aircraft. In collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Transport is proceeding with the implementation of actions for air visits (island hopping), […]
Meeting of Vas. Kikilia with the Ambassador of Austria in Greece, Hermine Poppeller
The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias held a meeting this morning with the Ambassador of Austria Hermine Poppeller, in order to discuss and exchange views on the course of tourism and the attraction of additional travelers from Austria, in the context of the strategy that has been developed with the aim of extending of the […]
B. Kikilias: We expect over 1 million visitors in the first week of August alone
The impact of our tourism product on the national economy was mentioned by the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, in an interview he gave on MEGA TV and the show “Society hour MEGA”, with Nikita Koronakis and Stella Stylianou. “Tourism contributes to the support of the average Greek family”, noted the Minister of Tourism, bringing […]
B. Kikilias: Greece is the only country in the EU with an increase in international flights, compared to June 2019
In the latest data from Eurostat which show that Greece is the only country in the European Union with an increase in air traffic this June compared to June 2019, the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, mentioned in an interview he gave to OREN TV and the show “Hour of Greece”. As the Minister of […]
Reuters feature on the recovery of Greek tourism
Report on the recovery of tourism in Greece, where travelers from all over the world are flocking this year, the global news agency Reuters published. The publication accompanies extensive videos with statements by the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilia and Greek hoteliers, who express their optimism for this year’s tourist season, despite the problems caused […]
B. Kikilias: Growth will be higher than the Eurozone average due to tourism
The catalytic role and contribution of tourism to the Greek economy was mentioned by the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, speaking at the Economist conference, on the topic entitled: “Tourism in Greece and new sustainable goals”. The Minister of Tourism focused on the optimistic, as he said, data resulting from the good start of this […]
S. Zacharaki: The contracts of the 39 administrative employees in the educational units of the Ministry of Tourism are extended
“Our goal is to cover the administrative services of the educational units of the Ministry of Tourism, so that we have the best possible preparation for the new year,” said Deputy Minister of Tourism Sofia Zacharaki, supporting the relevant provision of the ministerial amendment submitted to the bill of the Ministry of Health. Ms. Zacharaki […]