Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greek Minister: Tourism and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand by GTP editing team 19 November 2021 written by GTP editing team 19 November 2021 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 24 Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias (left) on ANT1 TV. Tourism and health are directly linked, said Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias, stressing the importance of covering lost ground and achieving tourism success in 2022. Greece demonstrated the importance it placed on health while keeping the country open to travelers when most of the Mediterranean was closed and by ensuring safety at all Greek destinations during the Covid-19 pandemic, said Kikilias in an interview to ANT1 TV on Friday. Thanks to carefully planned and implemented health protocols and testing, Greece is expected to exceed initial estimates of 5-6 billion euros in tourism-related revenue and reach 12 billion euros this year, he said. Photo source: Shutterstock Tourism is definitely a driving force of the economy, the minister said, adding that it supports the average Greek family, creates jobs, and boosts the economy of local communities. “It is crucial that we succeed in 2022. Tourism is the locomotive of the Greek economy; it accounts for 25 percent of the country’s GDP, directly or indirectly,” he reiterated. In this direction, the minister said investments were being made to upgrade infrastructure in tourism and agreements reached with major tour operators and airlines to maintain strong tourist flows earlier next year. The official tourism season for Greece is expected to launch early in 2022, between mid-March and April 1. During the interview he also informed that Greece will soon run a campaign abroad showcasing the experiences offered to visitors by winter tourism. Another campaign to promote the country’s destinations for city breaks will follow. Lastly, Kikilias referred to the importance of developing a sustainable tourism model that will not only respect the environment but also create more quality jobs and attract higher quality tourists. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter 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 Greece – Turkey Hoteliers Arrange Istanbul Meet for Spring next post Germany: Unvaccinated Travelers from Greece Have to Quarantine You may also like 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 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ