Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and UK Minister Sir Chris Bryant met in London to strengthen tourism ties through a new bilateral agreement. Discussions included a Memorandum of Cooperation and Greece’s ongoing appeal for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. Kefalogianni is also representing Greece as the premier partner at the World Travel Market, promoting the country’s tourism initiatives globally.
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In 2023, EU tourism rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with Greece's island regions, including Kriti, Notio Aigaio, and Ionia Nisia, emerging as top destinations for foreign visitors. These areas saw over 90% of their tourist stays from international travelers, highlighting Greece’s strong appeal. Spain's Canarias and Croatia's Jadranska Hrvatska were the top regions overall, while France led in domestic tourism.
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