Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures to combat overtourism, including visitor fees, increased accommodation tax, and restrictions on cruise ships, reflecting serious concerns about tourism impacts.
With a record 36.1 million visitors in 2023 and a 16% rise in the first half of 2024, the influx has heightened the focus on sustainability and local community welfare.
Mitsotakis emphasized the government’s decision to expand the 'Golden Visa' program, aiming to attract investments into local startups, pivoting away from property purchases as a requirement.
In response to the housing crisis exacerbated by short-term rentals, the government will impose a ban on new short-term leases in key areas of Athens.
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