Greece: Timeless Destination
September 27 is World Tourism Day and Greece ranks in the top 15 destinations worldwide. The Greek tourism sector is a continuous growth market and represents 18% of the country?s GDP, with annual arrivals projected at 20 million by 2010.
Referring to the celebration, newly appointed Tourist Development Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos said on Wednesday that "times are more demanding for Greek tourism today and the expectations of all who are involved are far greater." He further noted that it is important to highlight the economic dimension of tourism and its contribution to the development course of the country.
Greece ranks in the top 15 destinations worldwide. The Greek tourism sector is a continuous growth market and represents 18% of the country?s GDP. Annual arrivals by 2010 are projected at 20 million.
Greece is a well established brand and a timeless destination. At present, international investors from Europe, USA, South Africa and Australia are developing integrated resorts which include golf courses, conference centres, spas and marinas. Tourism clusters are evolving, creating mini-destinations for targeted tourism investment.
Greece is the solution for international investors seeking business opportunities in one of the finest tourism destinations in the world.
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