SANTORINI – [ANA-MPA]
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni discussed the strategy and best measures for dealing with the emerging challenges for the tourism sector on the island of Santorini, during a meeting with island groups and associations on February 10. The focus was on ways to ensure stability and the competitiveness of the island’s tourism and visitor safety.
The meeting was attended by the president of the Santorini Hoteliers Association, Antonis Pagonis, the president of the “Atlantis” Association of Rental Rooms, Lefteris Anapliotis, Secretary General of Tourism Development Vasia Koutsoukou and the minister’s advisor Konstantinos Zikos.
They noted that the precautionary mobilisation, interministerial coordination, the high level of cooperation between all parties involved and consistent communication are demonstrating the effectiveness of state mechanisms in handling the situation.
The Τourism Μinistry has open lines of communication with all tourism bodies on Santorini and is working closely with local authorities and local businesses for the successful management of the tourism season, focusing on safety, innovation and on improving the experience of visitors.
As Kefalogianni pointed out: “Santorini is an iconic Greek tourism destination and it is our priority to ensure its stability and competitiveness. The ministry of tourism remains on the front line, actively supporting Santorini through targeted actions. With immediate mobilisation, coordination and cooperation of all parties involved, we are working for the timely preparation of the next tourism season, reinforcing the trust of visitors and professionals. We are ensuring that Santorini remains a foremost and safe global destination”.
Particular emphasis was given during the meeting to the close collaboration of all the agencies involved, in order to send out a uniform message that will increase the trust of both visitors and tourism professionals.
