Elena Kountoura

Alternate Minister for Tourism Elena Kountoura expressed her optimism that Greece would continue to be one the top tourist destinations in the world, speaking on occasion of the World Tourism Day.

According to official figures the 2015 tourism season is expected to close with a record arrival of 26 million guests and revenues of up to 15.5 billion Euros.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura – a former top fashion model – is doing everything she can to reassure tourists that now is as great a time as ever to come to Greece. Here she is issuing messages in English, French and Spanish.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said “Greece continues to guarantee the high quality of services offered to visitors that have rendered it top international tourism destination”.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura addressed the Hospitality Forum and Awards Conference with the message that tourism unites Greeks. Quoting Bank of Greece figures she said that Greek tourism was on a good course. In the first quarter of 2015, arrivals rose 45%.

China’s ambassador to Greece Zou Xialoi said on Wednesday that there are strong prospects between Greece and China in the tourism sector during his speech at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum on Wednesday. He underlined that there is prospect for a further increase in flows between both countries.

The Greek government is considering action to attract foreign movie productions. “Greece has all the advantages that can render it a unique center of international productions,” said Alekos Flambouraris, State Minister for Co-ordinating Government Operations.

Ahead of a meeting late on Thursday between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of an EU leaders? summit in Riga, the Brussels Group continued its negotiations.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura rejected press reports alleging that holidaymakers arriving in the country will face many difficulties, including empty ATMs.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura inaugurated the 2nd Mediterranean yacht Show at historic coastal Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece.