Working meeting with Wizz Air on the tourism development and air connectivity of Thassos

A working meeting with Szilvia Vasvári, Airport Development Manager at Wizz Air, was held today, Thursday 27 August, on Thassos, with the aim of exploring prospects for cooperation between the airline and Kavala's “Megas Alexandros” airport and strengthening the air connectivity of Thassos.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Mayor for Tourism and Building of Thassos, Mr Ioannis Markianos, the Vice-President of the Thassos Tourism Organisation, Ms Lamprini Foka, and representatives of the Thassos Hoteliers Association.

During the meeting, the possibilities of developing cooperation with Wizz Air through Kavala airport were discussed, with the aim of improving accessibility to Thassos, boosting tourist flows and exploring new markets showing increased interest in the destination. The prospects of extending air services were also examined, as an important tool for lengthening the tourist season.

The Deputy Mayor for Tourism and Building, Ioannis Markianos, pointed out that:

“A key objective for the sustainable tourism development of Thassos remains the dynamic and systematic presence of the destination in international markets, while at the same time strengthening traditional markets, achieving greater penetration in markets where the island has significant room for growth, and making a targeted move into new markets. Improving accessibility and developing strategic partnerships are key pillars for extending the tourist season and for the sustainable development of Thassos as an international destination.”

The meeting forms part of the targeted contacts and synergies of the Municipality of Thassos and the Thassos Tourism Organisation with major international tourism and airline groups, aimed at continuously enhancing the position of Thassos on the international tourism map.