Tourism in Greece
Greek tourism minister to visit Japan in September
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni received the new ambassador of Japan, Koichi Ito, on Thursday.
During the meeting, they discussed the promotion of bilateral tourism cooperation, as well as the events in the field of tourism, planned on both sides, within the framework of Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism 2024.
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Tragic accident claims life of 61-year-old man in Crete
A 61-year-old man succumbed to his injuries after being crushed by a tractor for unknown reasons while working in his field in the Malades area of Heraklion, Crete, on Friday.
He was immediately transported to the Venizeleio Hospital of Heraklion with severe injuries.
Despite medical efforts, approximately 24 hours after the accident, he passed away.
Kefalogianni unveils sustainable initiatives
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni showcased Greece's and the Ministry of Tourism's initiatives to advance the agenda of sustainable tourism development during an informal gathering of EU tourism ministers in Belgium on Tuesday. The central focus of the discussion revolved around ensuring the resilience of the tourism ecosystem.
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Irish tourism to Greece expected to increase further
The year has started with the best of prospects as regards arrivals from Ireland, after a strong increase (+33%) of air arrivals from Dublin in the first nine months of 2023, versus the same period in 2022.
Booking data point to further reduction in overcrowding on Mykonos, Santorini
The islands of Mykonos and Santorini, historically the flagships of Greek tourism, are now paying the price for their overexploitation, without the upgrading of their key infrastructures, in order to manage the large number of visitors.
Agreement on promotion of Greece in the Arab world
The Greek National Tourism Organization's (GNTO) campaign for the next tourism season is in full progress, with GNTO General Secretary Dimitris Fragakis meeting with Emirates executives, one of the largest airlines in the world.
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European Travel Commission holding its first Athens conference next month
The European Travel Commission's (ETC) annual Market Intelligence Group (MIG) and Marketing Group conference is to take place in Athens for the first time on February 7-9, following an initiative of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
Kefalogianni to visit Istanbul to discuss tourism initiatives
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is to visit Istanbul on Monday. During her three-day stay, the minister will meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, visit the new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) offices and have contacts with businesspeople and tourism-sector organizations, such as the Turkey Travel Agencies Association (TURSAB).
Ministry seeking to make Greece a ‘top of mind’ destination
Adapting to the modern needs of tourism and innovation are the main characteristics of the Tourism Ministry's planning, Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at the first meeting of the board of directors of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) for 2024.
Tourism contributed 24 bln euros to Greek GDP last year
The direct contribution of tourism to Greece's GDP is estimated to be close to 24 billion euros, or 11.5% in 2022, with five regions representing almost 90% of the country's receipts, three of which are purely tourist regions.