Published on : Friday, November 30, 2018
Topics regarding the development of a new growth model, the further improvement of the tourism product, ways to attract investment, ways to create new and quality jobs, ways to link the Greek tourism industry with other productive sectors in the country in order to boost the economy abroad will be discussed as part of the forum.
Attended by Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, the forum will welcome the former secretary general of the UWNTO Dr. Taleb Rifai; the president of the Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW), Dr. Michael Frenzel; the managing director of the UWNTO and CEO of Turespaña, Manuel Butler; the regional director for Europe of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Daniela Wagner and the secretary general of the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation, Andrew Agius Muscat.
International tourism experts will come in direct contact with representatives of Greece’s local government, chambers, tourism associations and renowned entrepreneurs and professionals for evaluating the sector’s role in rebuilding the Greek, and the global economy in the coming years.
The forum is an initiative of Greek journalist and publisher Nikos Hatzinikolaou and will be held under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic. The event will be held with the support of the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Region of Attica.