Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas In efforts to protect the wider Acropolis area from illegal construction, Greece’s highest court approved this week a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply in and around the Makrygianni and Koukaki neighborhoods, the Environment Ministry announced. According to the approved draft Presidential Decree,

Amendment Simplifies Greek Waterway Procedures

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Photo source: Hellenic Seaplanes Investors and companies seeking to launch seaplane and waterway operations may soon be able to move forward with their plans after the Greek Transport Ministry recently revised a relevant legal framework. Hellenic Seaplanes announced in a statement that changes concerned the simplification and acceleration of licensing and procedures

Greece Sets Rules for Ship – Plane Wreck Diving Tourism

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Greek authorities approved a set of rules which will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a ministerial decision this week paving the way for diving tourism activities at 91 designated sites.

Greek Hoteliers Seek Clear Framework for Airbnb-style Operations

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Greek hoteliers are planning to take legal action against short-term rental companies which advertise and operate as hotels, said Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) President Alexandros Vassilikos this week. In an interview to Greek daily Kathimerini, Vassilikos said the HCH would be appealing to the country’s regulator, the Hellenic Competition Commission, to take action.

Greek Parliament Passes Ambitious Development Law

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Greek Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis speaking in parliament on the voting of the new development law. Photo source: @AdonisGeorgiadi Greek lawmakers approved this week a new development law, which among others provides financial support of up to 75 percent and tools to eligible businesses interested in upgrading, modernizing, and transitioning to digital or

Greece’s New Development Law Paves Way for Tourism Growth

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Tourism enterprises in Greece seeking to expand or diversify and investors with innovative project plans will be able to tap into a wide range of financial support tools foreseen in the new development law which was passed in parliament recently. The legislation includes many “firsts” such as funding for upgrades of non-central tourist facilities provided […]

Greek Tourism Ministry Sets Thermal Springs, Marina Goals

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Correcting entrenched policies that have led to the misuse or disuse of Greece’s thermal springs in order to develop these into a high-value tourism product is among the ministry’s key priorities for the year ahead, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In a recent interview to Greek newspaper Eleftheros Typos, Kikilias admitted that fragmented ownership […]

Greece’s New Development Law to Support 3-Star Hotels

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Vassilis Kikilias Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed this week that the country’s 3-star hotels had been included in the new development law which provides support and tools for upgrade and modernization activities. In an interview to public broadcaster ERT, Kikilias said he had met with Alternate Development & Investments Minister Nikos Papathanasis

Greece Tables Draft Law Encouraging Alternative Tourism Ventures

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Investments in the modernization or development of ports, ski centers, theme parks, and other special interest tourism facilities aimed at creating added value are among business activities backed by a new bill tabled by the Greek development and investments ministry last week. The proposed legislation focuses on supporting investments in alternative forms of tourism that

Greece’s New Development Bill Backs Tourism, Hotel Investments

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A new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek development and investments ministry on Friday focuses on supporting tourism investments in the modernization and extension of accommodation facilities that will contribute to the upgrade of the overall tourism product. The proposed legislation dubbed “Development Law: Greece – Powerful Growth” foresees incentives and fast-track