Kikilias: Athens has made a strong comeback in tourism
"The city of Athens has made a strong comeback in tourism with hard work in a very difficult year, with a war in the...
First organised underwater civil wedding held in Alonissos
The first underwater civil wedding ceremony, held in the enchanting deeps of the sea surrounding the island of Alonissos, took place on Monday with...
Rhodes seeking to attract tourists during winter also, local official says
Rhodes expects to have tourists in the island's hotels right up to November 15, with relatively high occupancy rates, Rhodes municipal councillor Thanassis Vyrinis...
Kikilias: Arrivals to the islands of the SE Aegean up 17 pct in early August
Arrivals to the islands of the Southeast Aegean increased by 17 pct in the first seven days of August 2022 compared to the corresponding...
‘Greek4ForYou’ campaign will continue in 2022 and also in 2023, says dep. tourism minister
The 'Greek4ForYou' campaign will continue in 2022 and also in 2023, said Deputy Tourism Minister Sophia Zacharaki on Saturday.
The campaign concerns the promotion of...
More than 1 million tourists arrive in Greece every week, says Tourism Min. Kikilias
More than 1 million tourists are expected every week in Greece, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told 'Proto Thema' newspaper on Saturday.
Greece "is set to...
Tourism Min Kikilias to ANA: This year tourism proved that is Greece’s heavy industry
"This year tourism proved that is Greece's "heavy industry" and can not only support the national economy but also offer a substantial support in...
Tourism Min Kikilias meets Ambassadors of Sweden and Norway
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias had consecutive meetings on Tuesday evening with the Ambassadors of Sweden Johan Borgstam and Norway Frode Overland Andersen in the...
Tourism Min Kikilias: Over 3.4 million tourist arrivals at Greek airports in June 2022
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that the arrivals at Athens International Airport and at all other Fraport airports reached 3,481,000 million in June, speaking...
Navarino Challenge emphasizes on the new generation by offering more than 15 kids’ activities!
The most popular sports tourism event for children and families, Navarino Challenge, celebrates its 10th anniversary on October 21-23, 2022, at Costa Navarino and...
At least 16,000 people visit the Acropolis every day so far this summer
At least 16,000 people visit the ancient site of the Acropolis every day, Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni said on Monday.
The minister was...
The goal of extending the tourist season seems to have been achieved, Kikilias says
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, in an interview on Thursday with Skai TV, referred to efforts made in order to extend the operation of direct...
BoG governor: Higher tourism receipts in 2022 to lead to improved economic growth in 2022
The Bank of Greece (BoG) will revise its forecasts for the growth rate of the Greek economy upward this year, its governor Yannis Stournaras...
This year’s tourist season will last until December, Kikilias predicts
"It is estimated that 5.7 million travellers will have come to Athens by plane in the second half of 2022," Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias...
Cruise sector seen recovering significantly from 2023
There will be a significant recovery for the cruise sector from 2023 onward, executives in the cruise sector told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, while...