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V. Kikilias in France 24: Over 10 billion euros of Tourism revenues for 2021

“We expected 5-6 billion euros in tourism revenues and we have exceeded 10 billion euros. The year is not over yet and yes, we have tourists – in Athens, Crete, Rhodes – and we are ready to do it for the first time campaign for winter tourism in Greece “, states the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias in an interview given to the television station France24, adding that” tourism constitutes 25% of the country’s GDP, directly or indirectly, constitutes the locomotive of the Greek economy and we invest in this”.

Mr. Kikilias points out that the successful initiative of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for European vaccination certificates “created new conditions of safety and confidence for travelers throughout Europe, with visible results for Greece even in November”, while expressing great for 2022 based on the reservations and the agreements that are closed, emphasizing that “the visitors will enjoy the unique experience of the tourist product of Greece, always with safety conditions and the necessary health protocols”.

Regarding vaccination, the Minister of Tourism notes that “we want to protect our travelers and vaccination is the most important weapon for the safety and treatment of the health crisis”, emphasizing that “the more vaccinations, the more regularity in all aspects of social and economic life “.

“We have created in Greece from the first moment a standard vaccination program with respect to the citizens and lately we see a significant increase in vaccinations and appointments for the first dose,” concludes Mr. Kikilias.

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Source From: Capital

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