In Crete, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the island’s governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, met recently to hammer out a strategy to make Crete into a model sustainable tourism destination. Kefalogiannia offered this statement to reporters: “We’re here today to lay the foundations so that Crete becomes a model of sustainable tourism development.” She also pointed […]
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Greece’s Vassilis Kikilias Says Sustainable Tourism Next Big Focus
Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias says the next tourism campaign will hyper-focus on sustainable tourism.
Slam Dunking On Greece’s Recent Tourism Efforts
Okay, Vassilis Kikilias had his shot at doing right by Greeks and the whole sustainable tourism issue. Unfortunately, he’s not making the cut.
Greece’s New Tourism Minister Exudes Confidence – What’s New?
Greece’s new Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias says USA tourists will still come to the county despite a waning market demand.
In Greece a Health Emergency Takes a Back Seat to Tourism Economics
Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis meets with Crete officials to beg for more vaccinations and to discuss distributing EU funds.
One By Land, Or Two By Sea – Greece Says “Sustainability Be Damned”
News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.
Greece Plans To restart Tourism by May 14th
Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis held a press conference this week to announce the country hopes on opening its tourist season on May 14.
Theoharis Clarifies Covid-19 Vaccination Protocol for Travel to Greece
Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis has outlined how the COVID vaccination will bring tourist traffic for 2021.
Tourism Minister Tells CNN He’s Proud Greece Reopened to Tourists
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says he’s proud of tourism season redux. Citizens not so proud with COVID-19 cases rising.
Greece Leaders Say They’re Laying the Foundations for Tourism’s Future
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told the Greek Parliament, “We’re laying the foundations for the future of tourism.”
Greece’s Tourism Minister On “What’s Next” for Summer 2020
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week the next steps Greece will take in its effort to open to tourism this summer.
Greece’s Tourism Boss Says Covid-19 Entry Testing Proving Effective
Greece’s Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis, the targeted Covid-19 testing being conducted at entry points across Greece has been effective.
A Thin Light Shines On Greek Hotels From Beyond the Pandemic Tunnel
The pandemic is destroying the businesses of countless Greeks. There are some bright points, however, for those capable of taking advantage.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Addresses Coronavirus Effects
The Greek ministries of economy, development, and tourism are looking at measures to support business owners affected by Covid-19 outbreak.
Greece Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Steers Toward Sustainability
Just maybe, 2020 will be the year Greece sets sail for a sustainable economy and future. It all depends on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.
Crete Gets Tourism Ministry Support for Special Interest Travel Segment
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has offered support for the Region of Crete to develop special interest tourism products.
Croatia Welcomed a Record 18.5 Million Tourists in 2017
In 2017 Croatia welcomed a total of 18.5 million tourists, the most ever in a single year in the nation’s history, with Germans topping the list.
Chiranjeevi Returns to Political Arena as India’s Tourism Minister
India is getting itself a new Minister of Tourism in the shape of legendary Bollywood actor-cum-politician Chiranjeevi, who returns following almost two years in the political wilderness.
South Africa Aims to Double Tourist Arrivals
South Africa is launching ambitious plans to open up the country as one of the world’s top holiday destinations. Last Wednesday in parliament, the country’s Minister for Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk, detailed his government’s plans to more than double the number of foreign visitors to the country over the next eleven years.