Greece is always a safe country, Alternate Tourism Min Kountoura says
"Greece was always a safe country, it remains safe and I do not think that we will have any problems," Alternate Development and Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Monday said in an interview with Praktorio 104.9 FM.
"We sign contracts with foreign stakeholders, we promote our country, and we give tourists the opportunity to have a good time and feel safe in our country," she explained.
Regarding the VAT increase on islands, Kountoura noted that "depending on where they come from, some tourists may also be favored."
On Greece's image abroad and the impact of the refugee and economic crisis, Kountoura said that "Greece's image abroad was always good thanks to its history, civilisation, tourism services and hospitality and the countries that always supported us and continue to support us - France, Britain, Germany - are still very close to us."
