The challenges facing Greek tourism, the need to implement the legislation, and what it experienced in the context of its divorce was spoken by the Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogiannisin the show “Direct‘His George Eugenides to protothema. Referring to her judicial dispute with her ex -husband Mino Matsas, she revealed that she had undergone blackmail, referring to the difficulties that female politicians face when they are targeting personal attacks.
Historical records and new challenges
Mrs Kefalogiannis stressed that Greek tourism It is in a very dynamic phase, with arrivals and revenue setting a historical record for the last two years. However, he emphasized the need for quality development and sustainable resource management, noting that the tourist season should be expanded to 12 months and not limited to the summer months. “In 2024 we had a double -digit increase in the first five months, showing that we are winning the bet of tourism expansion,” he said. “It is not enough for us to say what to do in the summer. We are interested in what we do in the months before and after the peak season, ”he said. At the same time, he referred to the importance of spatial expansion, noting that Greece can offer many more than classic summer destinations.
Athenian Renaissance and Airbnb’s management
Speaking about Athens, the minister pointed out the rapid change in the capital’s image as a destination. “In the old days, Athens was not a destination. It was a passage, ”he said, explaining that targeted actions to promote the city as a city break had positive results, as today the city attracts visitors throughout the year.
In terms of short -term lease type AirbnbMs. Kefalogiannis has announced that the ministry is now setting a stricter framework, allowing controls with its own mechanisms for the implementation of the legislation. “At this stage we do not need to talk about new restrictions,” he said, adding that the excessive growth of short -term leases can create pressure in some areas, but has not yet reached the levels of over -tourism.
The minister also referred to the strategy for the most popular tourist destinations, such as Santorini and Mykonos, stressing that each destination must find its own balance between growth and sustainability. Especially for Santorini, there will be a special campaign abroad, due to the upheaval caused by seismic vibrations.
The caravans
Mrs Kefalogiannis also referred to the issue of caravanstressing that sustainability requires clear rules and respect for public spaces. As he pointed out, caravans can only be parked where permitted by the Road Traffic Code and not on beaches, forests or archaeological sites, by imposing fines on those who violate the legislation. “We do the obvious, we say there are rules. Freedoms and rights for public space are everyone, ”he said.
The personal battle for her children
Olga Kefalogiannis also referred to her personal life and the difficult experience of the judicial dispute over her Curated by her children with Mino Matsa. “I got to justice for my children because they were blackmailed,” he revealed. “When you are a public person, it is easy to expose someone or do what I tell you or destroy you. It takes a lot of power to resist. I will go forward with my truth and with the love of my child. ” He concluded by saying that “what happens to us is important to get up with a greater understanding of things overall and empathy.”