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Optimistic News from Russia.

Russia seems to be optimistic in comparison to other countries, in order to this year's tourist season in Rhodes.

Russia is showing to be more positive compared to other European countries, although the tourist agencies are aware of the country’s financial situation.

Rhodes and Greece in general are popular destinations for Russian citizens, but according to the operators of the island, at this time of year a clear picture of the summer can not be formed. Indeed some of the operators which are in Moscow on business meetings, emphasize that there is a high interest in our region for this year and there will be a number of additional flights. 

It is worth noting that a very important event is going to take place on our island, with the participation of tour tourist operators and media from Russia.
It will take place on the 18th until the 22nd of April and is expected of 300 tour operators and 100 journalists to attend.

The conference will be organized by southern region of the Aegean, the Rhodes hoteliers association, the organization of the Hotels Managers of Rhodes and others in an effort to consolidate relations between the two countries and to present the tourist product of our island.

STATEMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF "SETE"

Unemployment can not be dealt with hypocrisy states the president of SETE Andreas Andreadis in an article published on the website of the organization. As it is highlighted, the only way to reduce unemployment in Greece is to implement a strategic plan in order to improve its competitiveness. Please note that our country is based on indicators of competitiveness by the World Economic Forum is in 90th position out of 142 countries, having fallen 19 places in two years and 50 positions in a decade!

The plan, according to Mr. Andreadis, should be based on the following triangle: modern labor law, social-security contributions are highest in the eurozone mechanisms premium timely and full payment, depending on labor costs to levels consistent with productivity.

Besides, "tourism has all the necessary features of the new production model (...) According to a recent study by McKinsey, up to 2021 the direct value added from tourism can be increased by 18 billion, reaching 50 billion and create 220,000 new jobs. This represents 36% of the estimated total development of the country and 44% the number of new jobs over the next decade. "