With the start yesterday of the process for the sub-concession of the Mega Yachts marina of Corfu, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) proceeded in a very timely manner with its planning for the first quarter of the year. The ports and marinas, which have largely kept alive the interest in the privatization program by showing resilience within the pandemic, are the fund's mainstay at the beginning of this year. The process of utilizing the small port of Lefkimmi in southern Corfu will follow right after, while the big tenders for the ports of Kavala and Alexandroupolis are in progress.

A ferry route to link Greece with Cyprus and the development of cruise tourism were discussed at a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis and Deputy Shipping Minister of Cyprus Natassa Pilides on Saturday.

Developing sea tourism, including yachting and diving, was discussed at a meeting between Deputy Minister of Tourism Manos Konsolas and the mayors of Astypalea, Kos and Patmos, on Monday.