Cruise Greece’s Cruise Tourism Expected to Gain Momentum by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 written by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 25 Photo source: Katakolo Port Authority With Greece’s 2019 cruise figures surpassing those of the previous year with a 10 percent increase, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is optimistic regarding the prospects for 2020. Speaking recently at Kaiafa, during his official visit to the prefectures of Ilia and Achaia, Minister Theoharis said that the aim of both the government and the tourism ministry is to boost Greece’s presence as a worldwide cruise destination with cruise ships homeporting in Piraeus. Plans also include introducing new destinations, promoting the country’s existing cruise destinations more efficiently and attracting ships with a positive environmental impact. “So far the data shows significant growth, with the year expected to close by 10 percent over 2018 while expectations regarding the cruise industry are more favorable for next year,” he said. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (second left) during his official visit to the prefecture of Ilia. Referring specifically to the port of Katakolo, a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Ilia, Minister Theoharis said it could be the gateway to the tourism attractions in the wider area, such as Ancient Olympia. He also said that plans include solving the problems faced by the cruise industry and removing any obstacles in the management of ports and marinas. Referring to the Kaiafas Thermal Springs, situated south of Ilia, which were recently declared as “therapeutic” by the ministry, the minister said that the main goal is to upgrade the area. “We must all work together in a coordinated manner and restore this area to its former glory so that it can accommodate more visitors, create jobs and wealth for the region,” he said. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Fosun: Limited Financial Impact from Thomas Cook Collapse next post Minister Theoharis to Promote Greece in Paris You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ