Greece Sets Sights on Aviation Tourism Growth with New Committee Launch

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Greece’s newly established Aviation Tourism Committee has held its inaugural meeting, signaling the start of a concerted effort to strengthen, develop, and improve aviation tourism in the country.

Formed by the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry, the interministerial advisory and legislative committee’s first meeting brought together key government officials, including Deputy Minister for Transport Vassilis Oikonomou, Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti, General Secretary of Transport and committee coordinator Despina Paliarouta, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Governor Christos Tsitouras, and Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP) Governor George Saounatsos, alongside other ministry representatives.

Photo source: Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

First announced in April, the committee is tasked with promoting aviation tourism by proposing initiatives to enhance the general aviation sector. A key objective is to support and upgrade the infrastructure of Greece’s regional airports, ensuring they can meet tourism demands and provide comprehensive aviation services across the country.