Easter is approaching, the Cyclades wear their festivities, but The landscape in bookings only festive is not. Although many travelers are planning their resurrection to the islands, the Santorini It records a dip in a low booking historian, with businessmen talking about situations worse than the Koronovi period. “There are no bookings. We are minus 60% -70% compared to previous Easter, “said hotelier George Tsokalis, capturing the suffocating situation. “April and May have a decline of 70%. Many hotels have not opened, and unfortunately, too much will not open in May either. “
The situation has deteriorated with recent earthquakes, but also, as businessmen point out, due to the wrong communication management by the state. “EMAK, the army, all of which created panic. The biggest blow was this “bam”, which kicked the world in 4-5 days, “Mr Tsokalis stressed.
To compensate for the damage, Santorini businessmen drop prices. Typically, a private suite for two people in Imerovigli for three nights is now offered at 414 euros – from 900 euros last year.
In Fira, the cost of a double room from Good Friday to Easter Monday reaches 289 euros, while in Oia, a suite with breakfast for a couple costs 418 euros.
Paros: Race for bad weather wounds
In Paros, local authorities are working feverishly to repair the damage from recent floods.
“There have been some damage on the streets, but before Easter I think everything will be ready,” asserted businessman George Dragazis.
Despite the bad weather, reservations in Paros do not seem to have been significantly affected, with businessmen optimistic about a strong Easter.
Mykonos: The demand peaks
In Mykonos, the situation is different. Reservations have been “on fire” and preparations are in the final line.
“Whatever is left to be restored, it is made. The Myconians, the municipality, all help. It takes a few days and will be in their place. They will be very beautiful, ”says Sissy Adamopoulou hotelier.
The islanders on the island are optimistic that this year’s Easter will be a powerful start to the season, despite the challenges of recent days.