Elena Koundoura successfully heads the Greek Ministry of Tourism. For outstanding achievements in the tourism sector, she was awarded the title of "The best Minister of Tourism in the world." She received an award from the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association.
A new Eurostat study showed in which countries in the EU the largest areas are planted with fruit trees. The largest orchards are located in Italy, Spain, and Poland. Sunny Cyprus entered the top five citrus cultivators.
The tourist flow in January 2019 broke the record last year. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service, in the first month, 81970 tourists visited Cyprus. 75,867 are foreign citizens. In comparison with the past year, the increase was 8% or 6103 people.
The British newspaper Telegraph wrote that the Greek government’s attempt to attract foreign investment by issuing visas in exchange for a € 250,000 real estate contribution is a direct route to mass evictions of people. Already, many tenants leave rental housing. And landlords are aiming to profitably sell real estate to foreign investors who are planning to convert the residential property into Airbnb objects.
In the Mediterranean Tourism Fund, the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation, replenishment - the Minister of Tourism of Greece, Elena Kondoura became its honorary member. She will work with the rest of the board members to develop a strategy for the development of the tourism sector.
Greek style in the decoration of interiors is very popular. Mainly due to the advantages that allow you to adjust the space and give it a special atmosphere. Greek style is functional.
Property in Cyprus attracts more and more foreign investors. In comparison with other EU countries, the cost of residential and commercial real estate on the island is much more democratic.
The municipality of Limassol intends to soon resolve the issue of expensive rental housing. For this, social apartments will be built – about 500. According to representatives of local authorities, even this amount can change the price trend.
Airbnb rental services are very popular with tourists. And this is especially noticeable by the number of concluded short-term lease agreements in Greece. The online service has had a significant impact on trends that have long been formed in the Greek real estate market.
Deutsche Telekom, the German leader in telecommunications, sees Greece as a platform for investment. The reasons are positive dynamics in the economy and the experience of other countries.
Simultaneously with the stabilization of the economy, the island’s real estate market began to demonstrate a positive trend. According to the latest data, prices for apartments increased by 1.5%, and for private houses – by 2%.
In the city of Paralimni in the south-east of Cyprus presented the project of a new harbor called Paralimni Marina. Mayor Theodoros Pirillis noted during the event that the construction of the marina will be the largest in the region. And the implementation of the development project is an important step towards the full modernization of the tourist infrastructure.
Flamingos flew to wintering at Aliki Lake in Larnaca and other salt lakes of Cyprus. Birds choose the island because there is something for them to eat. And the humidity level is more comfortable than in Italy, France, and Kazakhstan. In these countries, birds live during the remaining months. Sometimes African flamingos fly to Cyprus to escape the heat and drought.
The Greek Center for Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) has found that the leading online property rental market in the international real estate market is Airbnb. Over 126,000 Greek apartments, villas, cottages, and houses are set out on the platform.
GREKODOM will also take part in the Second Home Expo Ghent. The developer’s information booth will be located at site 412.
