The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), representing over 50,000 businesses, is calling on the government to reconsider plans to construct so-called hotspots, or refugee registration centers, at major tourist locations across the country.

"Tourism has proved over the last years that it remains at the center of Greece΄s economic activity," the general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Georgios Amvrazis said in an article to ANA-MPA.

Over-taxation, the elusive sharing economy, non-performing loans, and lacking incentives are the main areas that must be addressed and reformed if the Greek government wants tourism to continue to be a driving force of the economy, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on Thursday, during the 1st Greek Tourism Conference held in Athens.