In the frame of preparation for the upcoming summer season, on the 27th May 2013, General Consulate of the Republic of Serbia organized a meeting of tourism workers from Serbia and Greece. Meeting was organized together with YUTA and with the support of the economic departman of the Foreign Ministry of Greece in Thessaloniki.

The objective of the meeting was to get to know better and establish direct contact with each other, in order to solve in the better way unwanted, but inevitable problems that arise every season as a result of the large number of Serbian tourists in the jurisdictional area of the consulate.

The Foreign Ministry’s Alternate Secretary General for International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Mrs. Magdalini Karakoli, address the audience emphasizing two countries’ interest in developing their touristic relations. „We are interested in the sector of tourism in attracting even more Serbian visitors, as well as examining the possibilities of joint investments in the tourist sector”- said Mrs. Karakoli.
Welcoming the guests, Mr. Sinisa Pavic, Consul General of Serbia, introduced the work system of Consulate and ways how to provide the following important facts, among which: the successful performance of regular duties, constantly informing citizens of the RS of all events that may have an impact on travel and residence in Greece, successful coordination with Greek authorities when it is necessary.  At the same time he suggested activities that should be taken in order to successfully overcome the possible problems.

The meeting was attended by over 20 representatives of the Greek and Serbian tourism organizations, tour operators and hoteliers, including A. Thomopoulos, president of the Hotel Association of Thessaloniki and  N. Sapountzis, genaral manager IT Thessaloniki. 
After the official part, during cocktail, participants continued to meet each other and discussed specific initiatives.