High ROI Investments in Tourism and in Hospitality Industry in Greece!

Investments in Tourism, Hospitality Industry Greece!

Investors are discovering that Greece has a combination of characteristics that are unequalled in Europe.

The hospitality – tourism industry in Greece is attracting a considerable number of international investors in the past couple of years, resulting to a rapid growth in the industry which is expected to reach 14 billion EUR by 2020.

Greece is a leading global tourism destination (the number of tourism visits over the last decade has shown a steady increase. With more than 16,000 kilometers of coastline, more than 6,000 islands and islets, and a well-established tourism industry, Greece presents a prime investment opportunity in the Tourism sector.

From 18 million international visitors in 2016, more than 25 million people visited Greece in 2017, and it is expected that in a few years this number will reach 35 million, almost three times the country’s population), an emerging regional energy hub, and possesses human capital that is outstanding.

The Competitive Advantage

The competitive advantages of Greece, such as rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and geographical variety, have been attracting significant tourism investments in recent years, thus further strengthening Greece’s image as an ideal destination both for holidays and tourism-related investments.

Even during the recent crisis, the tourist industry in Greece has been one of the mainstays of economic growth and employment, with a continued growth driven mainly by:

the upgrading of the tourist product
the development of key, new markets such as Russia, Israel, Turkey and China.

The upgrading of the tourist product is supported by a number of initiatives by the Greek state, the Greek National Tourism Organization, the relevant business associations, and the regional authorities and municipalities, and is considered to be a strategic avenue for growth in the Greek economy.

Why Tourism Investments in Greece?

Greece’s Brand Value

Greece is internationally recognised for its prominent beauty, premium tourist product and the high quality of global tourists that are attracted by its fame

Amazing Landscape

From the multitude of sunny islands & beaches to the snowy peaks & forests, Greece offers an great variety of attractive destinations for year-round holidays

History and Culture

More than four millennia of recorded history and an abundance of sites, museums and locations where history lovers enjoy to visit

Organised Infrastructure

More than 700,000 hotel beds, >500 conference facilities, > 6,000 yachting births, direct air links from major European airports to more than 20 destinations

Key Investment Opportunities In Tourism

Privatization of several key state-owned tourist and transport assets (marinas, regional airports, tourist properties etc.) by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

Development of premium tourist resorts and properties aided by the funding and tax incentives given for such new developments

Development of specialized tourist products and facilities (gastronomy, culture, wellness etc.), categories (medical tourism etc.), markets (Russia, Israel, Asia etc.) or segments (elderly, couples etc.)