Greece: Tourist arrivals at 2009 levels
25. March 2010. | 06:45
Source: ANA
This year's tourism arrivals are expected at the same level as last year's but at the same time tourist sector revenues are expected to be slightly down, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels president Giorgos Tsakiris predicted on Tuesday.
This year's tourism arrivals are expected at the same level as last year's but at the same time tourist sector revenues are expected to be slightly down, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels president Giorgos Tsakiris predicted on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference, he called on all those involved in the tourism sector to join forces in an effort to reverse the negative picture.
On their part, Greek hotel owners have responded to the sector pleas for a 5-pct reduction in their prices, which in certain cases is larger than 15 pct, according to the chamber.
In an effort to boost tourist arrivals in Athens, the chamber again touched on the issue of cabotage, requesting the lifting of restrictions still in effect concerning the scheduling of cruises from Greek seaports (Piraeus in particular) suggesting that Piraeus be turned into a cruise ship hub.
As a result of such a move, the annual revenues are estimated to top the 500-million-euro mark with the prospect to exceed 1 billion euros.
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