Papandreou on tourism development

On Wednesday, Prime Minister George Papandreou outlined government policy in the sector of tourism at the annual general assembly of the Federation of Greek Tourist Enterprises. Papandreou focused on the simplification of licensing procedures for enterprises. As he said, the establishment of a Special Authority for Serving and Licensing Tourist Investments is being examined for investments that cannot be included in the Fast Track.

As regards investments in tourist accomodation, Papandreou stressed that their development will take place in hotel units of four or five stars, while indicating in advance the change in the system of hotel quality criteria.

The Prime Minister also announced the abolition of dues for third parties in coastal shipping tickets and the decrease of the airport tax at the country's airports in the winter months.

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