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SETE and HAPCO will work closely to boost Greece’s image as an ideal MICE destination and attract more international events to the country all year round.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece as a popular destination for Saudi Arabian tourists, during her recent visit to Riyadh.

Yiannis Retsos, president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, will run in the upcoming elections for the presidency of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on sector professionals and the country’s productive forces to cooperate more closely to strengthen Greek tourism.

Spyros Alexiou, the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), has resigned from his position, it was announced on Friday.

SETE on Thursday informed the President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos that signs are encouraging for tourism in Greece this year.

The Hellenic Hotel Federation is calling on the government to step in and ensure a positive portrayal of Greece ahead of the pre-booking season.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura exchanged views with Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, during her recent visit to the US to promote Greece.

The challenges facing the tourism sector were at the center of talks between FedHATTA and opposition party New Democracy’s tourism head, MP Manos Konsolas.

Pre-bookings for the 2017 tourism season reveal a “dynamic” demand for Greece, a fact that can help the country achieve its fiscal targets.

Although forecasts on incoming tourism to Greece in 2017 are encouraging, SETE has urged sector professionals not to rest on their laurels this season.

The tourism ministry is aiming to capitalize on Greece’s good performance in 2016 by extending the tourism season and attracting higher income tourists.

Greek tourism experts expect that newly-elected US President Donald Trump’s policies once put in place will have a positive impact on sector figures.

Greek tourism officials are expressing concerns that constantly stalled bailout negotiations are bound to take a toll on the sector particularly now, the beginning of the summer booking season.

Greece’s increased tourist arrivals during the autumn months this year indicate a reduction in the country’s seasonality, according to SETE Intelligence.

Tourism is Greece’s third biggest employer after retail and the primary sector, according to recent data by SETE Intelligence.

Proposals of a tax applicable on mooring at private marinas in Greece has professionals up in arms, claiming an added levy will lead to financial damage.

Demand for next year’s tourism season is showing an increase, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

Careful planning and a comprehensive national strategy are behind the tourism sector’s positive performance, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura told parliament on Wednesday, adding that she expects 2016 to beat …

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently presented the ministry’s plans to invest in new innovative technologies to develop tourism in Greece.