Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-09-20

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] Alt. Migration Min Mouzalas denies creation of new hotspot on Lesvos

[02] 2016 will be a positive year for Greek tourism, president of Hoteliers Federation tells ANA

[03] Alt.Tourism Min Kountoura in tourism exhibition in Paris

[01] Alt. Migration Min Mouzalas denies creation of new hotspot on Lesvos

"As you already know, me and the government are doing whatever possible for the immediate decongestion of the island of Lesvos and of the other islands that host migrants and refugees" Mouzalas said, adding, however, "this aim cannot be achieved at the expense of the EU-Turkey agreement. The agreement is our country's duty to Europe and has the support of almost all the political forces of and cannot be called into question."

[02] 2016 will be a positive year for Greek tourism, president of Hoteliers Federation tells ANA

However, he explained that the revenues will be lower than the estimates of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises which spoke for an additional 1 billion euros compared to last year.

Retsos expressed his concern and warned the government and tour operators that Greece has benefited from the recent developments (Turkey and Middle East) but this will change in the future. Certainly, he said, "Turkey, which this year lost 10 million tourists, will make a strong rebound next year."

The president of the Hoteliers Federation underlined that the average number of stays in a hotel has been reduced, adding that this has an impact on annual revenues. Moreover, he stressed the need for investments to improve tourist infrastructures and to upgrade destinations.

However, the lack of an investment law is a problem, Retsos added.

In terms of arrivals, Greek tourism is close to a new record this year. Arrivals rose by 753,000 or 6.5 percent in the eight month period from January to August compared to last year.

[03] Alt.Tourism Min Kountoura in tourism exhibition in Paris

Kountoura will meet with government officials, tour operators, travel agencies and airlines of France to promote Greece as an attractive tourist destination all over the year as well as to encourage partnerships ahead of the new tourist season.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT), which participates in the fair, is also organising a special event with the support and cooperation of the Embassy of Greece in Paris to highlight Greece's attractions and promote the country abroad.

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