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The Greek Tourism Ministry will take action to immediately promote Rhodes as a “uniquely beautiful and safe destination”.

The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity.

Greece announced a set of measures to support employees who work at enterprises affected by recent fires.

The Greek government has released a Q&A for visitors affected by the wildfires on the island of Rhodes.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set up a help desk on Rhodes to assist tourism bodies and travel agents due to the extreme wildfires on the island.

The Transport Ministry is facilitating passengers leaving Rhodes due to wildfires that broke out on the island over the weekend.

Greece aims to boost tourist flows from France, with promotional initiatives ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games.

Strengthening tourist flows between Greece and Lebanon was discussed between the tourism ministers of both countries.

Improving safety in the center of Athens was discussed by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Citizen Protection Minister Notis Mitarachi.

Greece will make POS machines mandatory in taxis and delivery services and encourage card use.

Greece’s tourism minister and Rhodes professionals set priorities with a focus on sustainability.

A cooperation protocol for the development of religious tourism in Greece was renewed between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Greece.

SETE is optimistic about the course of Greek tourism this year and says the record 2019 figures may even be surpassed.

Greek tourism professionals reiterated their call for a unified 11 percent VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to carry out a number of actions for Greek tourism to become stronger, more competitive and sustainable.

Short term rental (STR) data specialist, Key Data, has become the exclusive data partner of STAMA, the Greek association for STR property managers.

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

The regional authority of Central Greece is looking to create a network of paths and walking routes to enhance hiking experiences and promote sustainable tourism.

The tourism ministers of Greece and Malta met in Athens and discussed the development of joint actions between the two countries.

New Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has made it a priority to fairly distribute tourist flows and revenues to all of Greece.