ATHENS — "Greece will continue to receive visitors from the USA until the end of the tourist season," the newly appointed Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that "this is a very important market, which creates added value in the country's economy."

"Visitors and tourism professionals in the United States of America, and of course Greeks abroad, have shown and continue to show their love for Greece and their trust in Greek tourism," Kikilias said.