Canada & Greece agree to work together to enhance tourism

Canada and Greece have agreed to help enhance each other’s travel and tourism sector.

At meeting in Athens on Thursday (March 13), Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism for Greece, and Karine Asselin, Ambassador of Canada to Greece, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the field of tourism.

According to a press release, both countries committed to enhancing cooperation and exchanging views on travel and tourism to help inform approaches and create opportunities to enhance tourism flows between the two countries.

Key areas of focus include institutional cooperation, the exchange of information and data related to travel and tourism, and the sharing of best practices on climate action in tourism.

A growing investment

Canada and Greece have a growing trade and investment relationship, underpinned by the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). In 2024, bilateral merchandise trade with Greece was $645.8 million.

Canada and Greece also have a rich history rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, both taking pride in their close cultural ties.

With nearly 300,000 Canadians of Greek origin and with many Canadians living, working and studying in Greece, the relationship is tied together by people.

"This MOU with Greece will strengthen bilateral trade ties with an important European partner and will serve to open up new opportunities for both countries in the tourism sector. By working together, we're making it easier for Canadians and Greeks to explore and enjoy each other's countries while supporting economic prosperity for both,” stated Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

In 2023, Greek tourists spent about $6.9 million in Canada, approximately $2.1 million more than in 2022.

According to data from UN Tourism, Greece consistently ranks as a top-ten European destination for Canadian travellers.

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