Greece expects tourism recovery this year: officials


ATHENS, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Despite the ongoing challenges, Greek officials told Xinhua on Tuesday that they expect their country's tourism sector to recover this year.

"The data we have now are encouraging. We expect to see a good summer season. People feel the need to get away from the big problems," Angela Gerekou, president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), said at an event held here on Tuesday.

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