Will Reopened Beaches in Greece Lure Tourists, Investors?
This past weekend, Greece eased its Covid-19 restrictions with the anticipation of more tourists heading to the country’s shores. It’s a positive sign for a country where tourism accounts for about 20% of the economy.
As expected, the pandemic last year hurt tourism, so Greece is banking on its beaches to bring back the crowds. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted that a combination of widespread testing, immunization, and outdoor activities would help bring tourists back.
“We’re pinning our hopes on tourism,” said Nikos Venieris, “who manages a sandy beach in the seafront suburb of Alimos, just outside the capital, Athens, where social distancing measures will remain in place,” per a Reuters report.