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Why invest in Greek tourism? Atelier immobilier - CCI France Grèce Paris , 14/5/2019

Discover why investing in Greek tourism is a smart move. With consecutive years of growth, extended tourist season, and a range of incentives, Greece offers a 365-day global destination for memorable experiences.

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Why invest in Greek tourism? Atelier immobilier - CCI France Grèce Paris , 14/5/2019

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  1. Why invest in Greek tourism?Atelier immobilier - CCI France GrèceParis, 14/5/2019 George TziallasSecretary-General for Tourism Policy and Development

  2. 2015 - 2018: consecutive years of tourism growth • 2018: 33M arrivals, € 18.5bn int’l visitor spend • Extension of the “official” tourist season (March-November) • GDP contribution: more than 20% • Employment: 25% of the country’s total • Travel & tourism investment: 20% of total investment • 55 thousand new hotel beds in the last three years FACTS & FIGURES

  3. Greece:a 365-day global destinationoffering memorable authentic experiences to visitors VISION

  4. Extend the tourist season through thematic tourism • Promote new thematic tourism products • Open new dynamic source-markets • Introduce new destinations in Greece • Upgrade quality and attract investments • Create synergies with other sectors STRATEGY

  5. Established tourism destination • Unique competitive advantages • Extended tourist season • Need for quality upgrade in accommodation • Need for 5* & 4* hotels • Penetration of international hotel chains • Legislation for tourism resorts • International public tenders in progress • Combined business opportunities • Investment Law, Fast-track Law +1 TOURISM: GOVERNMENT PRIORITY 10 + 1 REASONS TO INVEST

  6. Prices far below their equilibrium • Structural reforms, red tape reduction • Business friendly incentives legislation • Stable environment in economic & geopolitical terms • Creative employees, think “out of the box” • High quality, highly educated, middle cost human capital MORE “WHY TO INVEST”

  7. Develop new or upgrade existing infrastructure • Large Integrated resorts - Vacation homes • Yachting - Marinas • Thematic parks - Sports tourism • Thermal springs & spa - wellness & thalassotherapy • Privatizations of public assets • Enhance city break experience - new hotels WHATTO LOOK FOR

  8. Privatization of several key tourist state assets (marinas, tourist properties, etc.) • Development of premium tourist resorts and properties • Development of specialized tourism products & facilities: • specific themes (gastronomy, culture, wellness) • categories (medical tourism, MICE, sports) • segments (millenials, elderly, etc.) WHATTO INVEST IN

  9. Tax exemptions • Grants • Leasing subsidy • Wage cost subsidy • Funds (loans, private equity) • Stable tax rate for 12 years • Fast track licensing INVESTMENT LAW

  10. Fast track licensing process • Predefined holistic spatial tool, secured by a Presidential Decree • Stable tax system for 12 years • Possibility for tax breaks and special tax regime • Granting of residence permits for executives of strategic investments and their families FAST TRACK LAW

  11. Why invest in Greek tourism?Atelier immobilier - CCI France GrèceParis, 14/5/2019 George TziallasSecretary-General for Tourism Policy and Development

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