“The rising market of travelers that the Ministry of Tourism wants to bring to Greece”
Greece seeks to formulate a new national strategy in tourism. If in previous years the sun and the sea were enough, together with the traditional cuisine, today the appliances are different. And the competition is great. The moment when tourism remains the heavy industry of our country with a large share of GDP, is planned for the next day.
“We are moving with the aim of extending the tourist season, both temporally and spatially”argues the Olympia Anastassopoulou, Secretary General of Tourism Policy and Development. Mrs. Anastassopoulou and I were in his studio Newsbeast and spoke to us about the targeted actions of the Ministry of Tourism. “We must show that Greece is not only our islands, the capital and the co-capital”emphasizes.
In the next period, the funds from the Development Fund will play an important role. The National Action Plan, as developed by Mrs. Anastassopoulou, is diverse. Movements that will change parts of the country and in some cases that bring investments. At the same time, the Ministry of Tourism is trying to fill the gap left by war in Ukraine and the loss of Russian tourists. “Our plan is to turn to alternative markets and not only to cover the work but also to have a further benefit. For example, India is a market that interests us. There is a rising middle class and travelers are looking for some authentic business experience. “supports.
Listen to the interesting discussion with Mrs. Olympia Anastassopoulou on the Newsbeast podcast
Timetable
2:49 What is the new national strategy of our country for tourism? What is being planned by the competent ministry?
5:47 What are the first projects that will be launched with the funds of the Recovery Fund?
11:01 How much damage have Russian travelers caused to Greek tourism?
12:52 What innovation would Greece like to copy from abroad to implement immediately and what pathogenesis of the past should it have already corrected?
15:02 Can Greece play a leading role in alternative tourism?
16:51 Why would a traveler on his yacht choose Greece, while Turkey may offer better prices?
19:22 What is happening in the Greek islands and companies do not find employees?
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