“The strategy of the Ministry of Tourism focuses on three axes, firstly to illuminate all the destinations of the country, secondly to extend the tourist season and thirdly to bring visitors earlier than ever” stressed on SKAI radio the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias, emphasizing that ” hard work that we did in the autumn and winter in adverse conditions of a global crisis, is bearing fruit for the Greek economy “.
Mr. Kikilias mentioned indicative data from the fullness of the destinations for the Easter holidays, in open accommodation in both popular destinations, such as Mykonos 85%, Heraklion 85%, Santorini 90%, Ioannina 90% and other areas of Greece. such as Nafpaktos 100% with Etoloakarnania at 80%, Evia 90%, Thassos 80%, Kefalonia 70%, Kalavrita 70%. These data concern both Greek travelers and foreign visitors who are already in the country, such as Americans in Santorini, Romanians in Thassos, Israelis in Ioannina, French in Heraklion.
“Reservations are increasing, destinations are increasing but we are not complacent and with a door to door strategy I plan to visit many neighboring countries, such as Romania and Serbia that bring road tourism especially to Northern Greece but also countries that have a strong tourist brand in Greece such as “Scandinavian”, said Mr. Kikilias who has already visited and concluded agreements with tourism professionals in France, Israel, Great Britain, while from the USA the direct flights started earlier than ever and we will have 480,000 thousand travelers “By October, our effort started early and in the end we will make a fund,” said the Minister of Tourism.
Finally, regarding the issue of jobs in tourism, he pointed out that the message was sent by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the new increase in the minimum wage. “We want quality and well-paid jobs in the tourism product and I think it is something that all hoteliers understand,” he said, emphasizing that the dividend of the success of Greek tourism should be shared by all and first of all the employees because they are the ones who come in contact with travelers, shape the psychology of the world and strengthen the tourist brand.
Source: Capital
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