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Attica to focus on spreading tourism across region
Promoting lesser-known destinations in Attica and improving the management of tourism and bus flows topped the agenda of talks between the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) and Attica Regional Governor George Patoulis.
16% of all Greek businesses related to tourism sector
Out of the total 265,212 businesses operating in Greece, those directly or indirectly related to tourism amount to 42,193, or 15.9% of all businesses, according to the special annual issue of the Hellenic Labour Inspectorate (SEPE), Greek Manpower Employment Organisation (OAED) published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs for the seventh consecutive year.
Growing number of travellers from the UK and France
French and British travelers boosted Greek tourism arrivals and revenue during the first eight months of the year, according to the Bank of Greece.