Haris Theoharis
German tourists eyeing holidays in Greece, says report
Greece was listed first among locations keen to see German tourists this year by the German newspaper "Bild am Sonntag" on Sunday in a six-page spread on possible holiday destinations for German travelers.
Minister says safety plan for the return of tourists will be ‘realistic’
Greece's plan to reopen its battered tourism sector this summer will ensure that tourists remain safe but will also be subject to change, depending on developments with the coronavirus pandemic, the country's Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis told German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Greece aims to welcome tourists in July, says minister
Greece's tourism sector hopes to be "open for business" sometime in July, Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis said in an interview with BBC on Thursday.
Asked how soon Greek borders may reopen, Theoharis said that this issue will be discussed with health experts but the country hopes to "salvage" most of the summer season.
The Bankruptcy of Thomas Cook May Cost the Greek Tourism Half a Billion Euros
The Greek tourism lost аbout half a billion euros from the bankruptcy of the British tourism company Thomas Cook, Kathimerini reports, citing an interview with Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis at ANA-MPA.
He announced new measures by the government to mitigate the effects on the industry.
Meeting at finance ministry to coordinate action after Thomas Cook collapse
An emergency meeting has been scheduled for Monday evening (7 p.m.) at the Greek finance ministry to coordinate actions and measures to mitigate the consequences of the collapse of British travel firm Thomas Cook.
50,000 holidaymakers stranded due to Thomas Cook collapse to be repatriated, Theoharis says
Some 50,000 holidaymakers stranded in Greece due to the collapse of the Thomas Cook tour operator are to be repatriated in the coming days, Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis told Skai television on Monday.
The first 22,000 are to be repatriated over the next three days, the minister said, adding that aircraft were to arrive on Monday at Zakynthos, Kos and Corfu.
Theoharis: 50,000 holidaymakers stranded in Greece to be repatriated in coming days
Some 50,000 holidaymakers stranded in Greece due to the collapse of the Thomas Cook travel agency are to be repatriated in the coming days, Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis told Skai television on Monday.
The first 22,000 are to be repatriated over the next three days, the minister said, adding that aircraft were to arrive on Monday at Zakynthos, Kos and Corfu.
Former deputy minister named head of tourism organization
Former culture and tourism official Angela Gerekou has been appointed to head the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Minister Haris Theoharis announced on Thursday.
Her "experience and knowledge on tourism-related issues will contribute to shaping a modern GNTO, adapted to current conditions," Theoharis said.
Independent MP Haris Theoharis joins ND opposition's ranks
Former Finance Ministry public revenues chief Haris Theoharis, an independent lawmaker, has joined the ranks of New Democracy's parliamentary group, the conservative party announced on Tuesday.
Academic resigns from panel on Constitution after first day
An academic who was appointed to a committee formed by the government to explore possible changes to the Greek Constitution has resigned a day after the panel's first meeting.