The Santorini Hoteliers Association, in a statement, expresses its strong concern about the measures recently announced by the government regarding Santorini and its tourism sector, which is not only a critical economic sector, but also has a strong contribution to the country’s GDP.
As stated in the statement, “These are measures that not only do not contribute to strengthening the local economy and tourism competitiveness, but also, if not amended immediately, may lead to one of the worst tourist seasons in recent years.
Their imposition hurts entrepreneurship and puts Santorini at a disadvantage compared to other global tourist destinations, such as those in Spain, Turkey and Italy, which are constantly strengthening their tourism infrastructures and offering a more favourable business environment.
With these data, tourism in Santorini is put in a difficult competitive position on the world map, which undermines the growth potential of the island.”
And concludes the statement of the Santorini Hoteliers Association: “We call on the government to listen to the needs of local businesses and make the necessary amendments that will allow Santorini to remain one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, ensuring the economic viability of the island and the survival of the industry’s professionals.”
