Key Tourism Figures

Saudi Arabia has agreed to extend direct flights to Greece in the coming period, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain.

The newly launched InvestEU program, a new EU budgetary instrument, will support key investments in Greece.

Greece and Egypt are exploring ways to strengthen their collaboration in the tourism and culture fields.

Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save – Do Business) plan.

The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023.

Investors from China, Turkey and Russia have benefitted most from Greece’s golden visa program, according to data from the Greek government.

“Greece 2.0”, the country’s national recovery and resilience (RRF) plan, will be funding major hotel investments budgeted at 106 million euros out of a total of 41 projects.

Investors active in Greek tourism can benefit from millions of euros in funding tools announced by the Greek government to help growth, says Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to rebrand the island of Skyros into a sustainable tourism destination.

Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges.

Aiming to create new opportunities for the future, the Greek Culture Ministry has renewed its cultural ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to help manage up to €5 billion as part of Greece’s implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, known as “Greece 2.0”.

Attica Region Governor George Patoulis highlights his plans to promote Attica as an all year round destination and share the region’s eternal charm with the world.

Ambassador of Belgium to Greece, H.E. Françoise Gustin, joins GTP’s initiative on underlining the importance of Greek tourism.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis shares his vision for Greek tourism and highlights its important role for society and the country’s economy.

Central Greece Region Governor Fanis Spanos introduces Central Greece, a destination of four seasons where one can experience hospitality, crystal waters, mountain trails and an important history.

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Greece Jan Bondy, joins GTP’s initiative on underlining the importance of Greek tourism.

Greek Tourism Secretary General Konstantinos Loulis shares his vision for Greek tourism and highlights its important role for society and the country’s economy.

Central Macedonia Region Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas introduces Central Macedonia, “the land where the legends and history, the sun and the sea and the most beautiful Mediterranean coasts, all come together”.