Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Chief: Quality Key to Robust Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 written by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 10 Robust growth of the tourism sector can only be achieved by investing in quality, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) president George Tsakiris, pointing to the challenges that must be addressed immediately and effectively. Tsakiris notes in FMvoice.gr that the country’s tourism sector has demonstrated its great potential, contributing approximately 22 percent to the country’s GDP but overtaxation and illegal short-term accommodation rentals are stifling all prospects of growth. He underlines Greece’s advantage over other destinations but at the same time adds that new destinations offering diversified products are emerging claiming a piece of the pie. In this environment it is vital to take calculated steps that will ensure the Greek tourism product remains healthy and competitive. “In an environment of overtaxation, the competitiveness of Greece’s tourism product risks being lost,” he says. Establishing a brand name that links products to Greece such the Greek Breakfast initiative and the Boutique Hotels certification system – both HCH projects – enhances the quality of services offered, Tsakiris adds. “Quality is key to addressing emerging challenges in a rapidly changing environment as well as unfair play and international competition. Quality is a solution and at the same time a response on the industry’s part to attempts in the last few years to taint the reputation of Greek tourism.” The HCH represents some 10,000 member hotels across Greece. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Passenger Traffic to Greek Isles Picks Up in June-August next post Kountoura Invites US Firms to Invest in Greek Tourism You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ