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Discover the potential of Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro as emerging tourist destinations. Learn about their investment opportunities, hotel performance, and major investments in tourism. Dr. Aris Ikkos shares insights and data on these growing markets.
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SE European Markets GREECE – CROATIA - MONTENEGRO Dr. Aris Ikkos
Macro data FutureBrand ranks Greece as No. 5 Country Brand in Tourism
First IPO participants have seen shares appreciate by 100% since Dec. 2005 • So far raised € 400 mn (100 + 300) – to be invested by end of 2007
Greece Holiday Homes The Case for Athens 5* Hotels and Resorts
Athens airport traffic Consistently ranked among top airports worldwide
The case of Athens : a modern city with things to do In excess of € 1bn invested in hotelrenovations for 2004 Olympics Planned Conference Centre • main auditorium : ~ 3.000 pax - can be split into 2 of 2.000 and 1.000 pax • 2 auxiliary auditoria : 450 pax each • break out rooms : total capacity 2.100 pax • covered lobby / exhibition area : 10.500 sq. m.
5* Hotels in Greece Total 2002 : 92 with 39.337 beds 2005 : 155 with 56.888 beds 2007 : 179 with 64.913 beds
Greece can support, on latent demand alone, 22 – 45 golf courses How many golf courses? • Latent demand: 170.000 players • Assume 4-5 rounds each (1 week) • => 680.000 - 850.000 rounds • With 20.000 - 30.000 rounds required per course to make it viable
Existing The Brands Entering
Greece -Investment considerations • Mature Destination - € currency risk - Long Term A • Corporate tax rate : 25% • Government / EU subsidies • Cash Grants : 35% or higher • Wage subsidy for employment created • Tax allowance of up to 100% • Biggest obstacle: Red Tape, but … • … new Master Plan for Tourism & Real Estate Development is expected to cut through a lot of it
Croatia Trends
Hotels Performance 5* Hotels in Croatia 2001 : 7 with 3,093 beds 2004 : 11 with 3,219 beds 2007 : 13 with 5,050 beds Source: Horwath Croatia Hotel Study
Montenegro Trends
Hotels Performance Source: Horwath Croatia Hotel Study
Number of Hotels *Since 1989 categorization of hotels (especially 1* and 2*)
Dr. Aris Ikkos a.ikkos@gbrconsulting.gr Voukourestiou 31 106 73 Athens www.gbrconsulting.gr/tourism