Pushing to make Greece attractive year-round and not just seen as a summer spot for beaches, islands and historical spots, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said the country needs a new model that would also bring people to Athens – which has developed a buzz – as well as other areas at off-peak times.

Greek-Israeli relations, boosting the air connectivity between Greece and the US and the opportunities of film tourism were just some of the topics Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis discussed during his visit in Washington.

Santorini should become a model for a new kind of tourism, a sustainable one, Tourism Minister Charis Theocharis said on Friday during a visit to the popular Aegean island also known as Thera.