Greek stores will offer a 20% discount to tourists every year. For 2016, the “honored countries” will be Israel, Russia, Turkey and the US

Greek businesses accepted Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas initiative to promote commercial activities in the tourist season and reward the trust of foreign tourists, the president of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (ESEE) Vassilis Korkidis noted in a joint press conference with Mardas.

Aegean Airlines also participated in the press conference, since the relevant brochure will be distributed during its flights.

Mr. Mardas underlined that this specific initiative will boost Greek market, while Mr. Korkidis noted that the tourists from these countries already enjoy tax exemption for purchases they make in Greece stressing that the 20% discount is not associated with tax free since the discount is made directly in the shop.

For 2017, the “honoured countries” will be China, Iran, Western Balkans and the EU.