Andreas Andreadis

By Stathis Kousounis

The prolonged uncertainty regarding the Greek economy, which is not seen disappearing before Athens reaches an agreement with the country?s creditors, is taking its toll on the short-term prospects of Greek tourism, according to the sector?s professionals.

By Stathis Kousounis

The Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE) is trying to help Greek hoteliers overcome the impasse they have come to with foreign tour operators regarding the signing of contracts for 2016 due to an inability to calculate prices as the new value-added tax rates to be imposed on Greek tourism packages have yet to be decided.

By Stathis Kousounis

The impact of ongoing uncertainty has become apparent in arrival figures at the country?s top tourism destinations, data released by tourism professional association SETE show.

By Marcus Bensasson

Greece?s standoff with creditors is threatening the surge in tourism that helped drag the country out of a six-year slump in 2014.

By Stathis Kousounis

Greek tourism bodies are forming a strong front ? including a dedicated inspection unit ? against the phenomenon of illegal tourism accommodation. The latter constitutes a major source of tax evasion in the country, as for two in every five nights spent by tourists in Greece are in undeclared accommodation.

By Stathis Kousounis

Tourism bookings from Russia this season have so far shown a massive yearly decline of 50 to 60 percent at Greece?s popular destinations, according to the president of the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with heads of Greece’s tourism sector to focus on priorities for the 2014 tourism season. Kountoura outlined her vision for tourism, a sector she believes can be a vehicle for Greece’s economic development that can contribute to rebuilding the country.

Vacation bookings for Greece among Germans have increased by 12.8 percent compared to last year, according to data presented by the country's tourism chief Andreas Andreadis in Berlin on Tuesday.

By Stathis Kousounis

The danger of a Greek departure from the eurozone and the ensuing crisis that would erupt in the country?s economy have generated major fears among Greek tourism professionals ahead of a largely unpredictable season, according to the president of the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

Amid uncertainty about Greece's political future, tourism chief Andreas Andreadis insists that the country's tourism sector is on course for another strong year.