In the past few years, due to factors that were beyond Greeces control, cruising has seen a slight drop from its previous peaks, he said.

As a result, it can be stated that our destinations do not currently face an issue of excessive cruising flows. Having said that, as the area picks up and Greece enters again the calendar of the big cruise ships, we need to ensure that the management of the flow is done in such a way that does not create temporary problems.

After being in the job for only two months, Theoharis faced his first challenge in the collapse of Thomas Cook. We feel confident the long-term effects will be minimised, he said, adding that destinations hit by the operators collapse, such as Skiathos and Zakynthos, will be subject to additional promotion.

His next big challenge in terms of the UK, will be Brexit, the effects of which he said have been exaggerated. He said when there is clarity next year this should lift most psychological barriers and have a positive effect, if any on British travellers visiting Greece.

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How Greece is tackling overtourism, the migrant crisis and the fallout from Thomas Cook's failure - The Telegraph