The Vice President of the Hoteliers Chamber of Commerce, Greece and the President of the Lagana Hoteliers Association, Christina Tetradis, commented about the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Haris Theocharis, on the reduction of VAT on tourism to 13%.
Press Release
“The people within tourist industry welcomes the announcement by the responsible Minister, Mr Haris Theocharis. The transfer of the entire tourist package to a 13% tax rate and before the next tax bill, so that the government will have the rates in place for the next tourist season. It is true that the reduction of VAT is our steadfast demand and is a major step in enhancing the competitiveness of the Greek tourist product in relation to the competing Mediterranean countries.
The government’s first decisions and announcements on tourism show that it truly considers it the “heavy industry of the country” and believes in its true potential. As hosts, we welcome this decision and say that all of us must continue to pursue a long-term strategic plan of ten years, aligned with the real needs of the tourism market, in order to develop tourism, improving its competitiveness, quality and authenticity. Greek Tourism Product and maximize its contribution to economic growth and social cohesion. “
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