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Haris Doukas and Ioannis Georgizas Featured in Euronews Interview
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas and Develop Athens CEO Ioannis Georgizas spoke to Euronews about the challenges of the short-term rental market and Athens’ strategic plan to promote sustainable tourism.
Mr. Doukas emphasized the vital role of sustainable tourism in preserving the quality of life for Athens’ residents. Leading these efforts is the city’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory, which is currently collecting key data, including the ratio of hotel beds per permanent resident, the number of short-term rentals per neighborhood, and other critical indicators.
As Mr. Georgizas explained, this data—drawn from the city’s recent Tourism Carrying Capacity Study—is regularly updated and enhanced using AI and spatial analysis to improve accuracy and impact. Watch the report (in Greek) here.
