Haris Theocharis
Tourism Minister speaking to AFP: Securing the health of tourists is a top priority
Athens is focusing this summer on the quality of the destination, "not on the number" of visitors, Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis explained to the French Agency, defending the choice to vaccinate the population of the islands as a priority and citing an approach based on "risk management" to avoid imported cases, which, however, does not preclude recourse to a new lockdown, if the situat
«American Airlines» and «United Airlines» offer five direct flights from USA to Athens
The Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis met with senior executives of "American Airlines" and "United Airlines" and discussed the opening of Greek tourism for the 2021 season, in the context of his contacts during his trip to the USA.
Greece Acknowledges Sputnik V Vaccine, Welcomes Russian Tourists
Greece will recognise Russia's Sputnik V vaccine in its vaccination certificate, making it easier for Russian tourists to travel and spend their summer holidays in Greece.
ANAT: Romania can adopt Greek model to reopen tourism
The National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) welcomes Greece's initiative to reopen tourism season as of May 14 and considers that this should be a model for Romania as well.
Theocharis: Greek tourism will capitalize on its success last year
Implementing strategic planning in accordance with the Tourism Ministry's 10-year plan was the focus of a discussion held on Friday at the 13th Meeting of the Regional Tourism Council.
Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis informed the council about important international contacts and new collaborations in the field of tourism, as well as the results of his recent visit to Israel.
Twins named ambassadors of Greek tourism in China
Greek twins Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou were formally appointed "ambassadors of Greek tourism in China" in acknowledgement of their efforts to promote Greece in China, the Tourism Ministry said on Thursday.
The twins, who have been living and studying in China since 2013, have taken many initiatives to boost Sino-Greek friendship.
- Read more about Twins named ambassadors of Greek tourism in China
- Log in to post comments
Cabinet reshuffle seen as limited, subtle
The cabinet reshuffle, speculated about for over a month and finally announced on Monday was not radical but there was a subtle movement, especially at the deputy minister level, away from unelected technocrats toward New Democracy MPs.
- Read more about Cabinet reshuffle seen as limited, subtle
- Log in to post comments
Tourism investment openings
There are significant investment opportunities in several sectors of the Greek tourism market, especially in the upgrading of hotels and the construction of new ones, establishing specialized forms of tourism and the construction of parks organized around specific themes, such as wildlife or history, and marinas, Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis said in his address to the online 22nd annual Ca
- Read more about Tourism investment openings
- Log in to post comments
Greek tourism sweeps six global awards
Greece collected six distinctions at this year's World Travel Awards, including the World's Leading Tourist Board jointly awarded to the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization. The other five awards went to private hospitality enterprises.
- Read more about Greek tourism sweeps six global awards
- Log in to post comments
Greek tourism sweeps 6 global awards
Greece collected six distinctions at this year's World Travel Awards, including the World's Leading Tourist Board jointly awarded to the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization. The other five awards went to private hospitality enterprises.
- Read more about Greek tourism sweeps 6 global awards
- Log in to post comments