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A new bill in the Greek tourism sector aims to address issues hindering Greece’s tourism development.

With the addition of another 40, Greece now boasts 238 beaches described as “untrodden” and protected by the Natura 2000 scheme.

The safety of tourists and traffic controls in Athens and other popular tourism destinations were the subjects of discussion between the Greek ministers of Tourism and Citizen Protection.

Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis asks for new infrastructure and better logistics to deal with the “overcrowding” of the island.

A Memorandum of Cooperation brings together the Hellenic Public Properties Company with the Hellenic Asset Development Fund in a joint effort for the utilization of Greek public real estate.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to utilize all funding opportunities to upgrade its promotional strategy with the use of new technologies.

Strategic investments along the Athenian Riviera are expected to boost tourism to Athens and Attica and contribute to the extension of the tourism season.

Addressing risks such as climate change, staff shortages, and infrastructure capabilities are the focus of Greece’s tourism strategy.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has teamed up with the Competition Commission to identify ferry companies making unreasonable fare hikes.