Vassilis Kikilias

English Edition | 11.03.2022 | 15:45

Greece-China: Joint Action Plan in the tourism sector for 2022-2024

Tourism Minister Kikilias met with the Ambassador of China for the further tourist promotion of Greece in the Chinese market

English Edition | 10.03.2022 | 21:00

Royal Caribbean Group to restart winter cruises from Greece in Feb. 2023

The announcement came during a meeting between Royal Caribbean’s executives with Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias

English Edition | 28.02.2022 | 10:08

War in Ukraine: How much Greek tourism will be affected

"We had 400,000 tourists from Ukraine", stressed the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias

English Edition | 17.02.2022 | 18:01

Tourism minister to Reuters: Holiday season to open next month, March

Strong forecast demand for Greek holidays is one of the reasons for the unofficial start

English Edition | 14.02.2022 | 19:08

Greek tourism minister refers to very encouraging signs from US market; 14 direct flights during peak season

Kikilias, previously the health minister, also referred to a very significant market (the United States), with flows that create an added value for Greek tourism.

English Edition | 13.02.2022 | 08:49

Tourism Minister: It is important for our tourism that the fully vaccinated do not need a negative test

As of today, fully vaccinated travelers from the USA, Australia, Canada do not need to show a negative COVID test to travel to Greece

English Edition | 10.02.2022 | 09:30

Kikilias: The tourist season starts on March 1

"Major travel agents are asking for a 30 to 50% increase in bookings," the minister said.

English Edition | 08.02.2022 | 12:19

Tourism Minister: Vertical increase in bookings

Our effort has a single goal: Greece to become a tourism champion in the summer of 2022, the Minister of Tourism emphasized to OT

English Edition | 05.02.2022 | 14:39

Tourism: Greece easing pandemic-related travel restrictions ahead of summer season

Our country is taking all necessary preparations this year to welcome visitors for the summer season, earlier than ever before, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told reporters

English Edition | 03.02.2022 | 13:15

Tourism Minister: Record in cruise ship arrivals in 2022

Greece will remain open, Greece will welcome tourists early, said the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias

English Edition | 20.01.2022 | 08:46

Cruise management in Greek ports in interministerial focus

Meeting at the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, with the participation of Giannis Plakiotakis of Vassilis Kikilias and other officials of the two Ministries

English Edition | 04.01.2022 | 14:26

Omicron – A deluge of cancellations in mountain hotels

The rise of the "Micron" variant has drastically changed the climate

English Edition | 02.01.2022 | 11:52

Tourism – The first quarter is lost due to Omicron

The Minister of Tourism may announce the opening of the new season on March 2nd. Greek tourism officials estimate that it will be positive if in 2022 tourism actually starts in the second quarter.

Επικαιρότητα | 21.12.2021 | 13:00

Tourism Min. – The tourist development of Greece is a national effort

"Tourism is a matter for the many, not the few," Vassilis Kikilias said

English Edition | 03.12.2021 | 14:32

Conference tourism in Athens – Targeting first place for 2022

Meeting of V. Kikilias - K. Bakoyannis for the strengthening of the tourism of Athens in the historical center and the neighborhoods

English Edition | 03.12.2021 | 10:36

Kikilias – Plakiotakis meeting over cruises and underwater parks

Within the framework of their responsibilities, they agreed to coordinate the actions of the two Ministries, regarding the sustainable model of cruise development in Greece.

English Edition | 01.12.2021 | 16:53

Kikilias – Karanikas cooperation to define the context of the tourism business

In his statements after the meeting, the Minister of Tourism stressed that the time has come to define the framework of the tourism commercial enterprise and pointed out that trade contributes decisively to the tourism product and the tourism experience for the benefit of society and the economy.

English Edition | 30.11.2021 | 10:00

Kikilias to Newsweek – We are preparing a National Strategic Plan for tourism development

The main pillars of the National Strategic Plan will include product development and promotion, accessibility and connectivity, green infrastructure and sustainable tourism development.

English Edition | 19.11.2021 | 22:56

Tourism minister: Plan for winter subsidy holiday program for eligible households pending

The extra welfare spending, according to the minister, aims to support winter holiday and vacation destinations

English Edition | 17.11.2021 | 22:09

Greek tourism minister Kikilias: Visitors from Turkey very welcome; goal now to connect more destinations with ferry routes

Kikilias, who up until recently was the health minister in the Mitsotakis government, said visitors from Turkey are very welcome, referring to “high quality” tourists who visit the islands and the cities.

English Edition | 17.11.2021 | 15:45

Tourism minister – Tourism is a field of cooperation between Greece and Turkey

The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias spoke at the 9th Greek-Turkish Forum on Tourism and the 4th Joint Tourism Committee held in Smyrna

English Edition | 07.11.2021 | 13:12

Tourism minister – In tourism we’re in the top league

The extension of the tourist season with security and better prices constitutes strategic targeting

English Edition | 29.10.2021 | 10:20

Kikilias – Awarded by DRV for pandemic response

Addressing the German travel agents, he stated that Greece managed to exceed 50% of the 2019 target that had been set this year - In mid-March, the 2022 tourist season begins

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