G. Bratakos (EVEA): Positive domino effect from tourism in all sectors of the Greek economy

“Tourism is one of the greatest treasures of the Greek economy. And this is because it creates a very positive domino effect in all other sectors of the economy. From catering, local transport, primary production, to the last part of the chain of local economic activity “, stressed the president of EVEA Giannis Bratakos, during his speech at the 3rd Conference” Next is now 2021: Greek Tourism, a national affair! Possibilities and Perspectives “.

Mr. Bratakos also referred to the improved picture that tourism and small and medium-sized enterprises present so far for 2021, compared to 2020, when the entire economy was severely pressured by the first wave of the pandemic. “Greek entrepreneurship has suffered a significant blow from the effects of the pandemic, especially in 2020 and especially tourism. Restrictions on international and domestic movement have reduced the external and internal flows of tourists, with unprecedented effects on the turnover of all businesses, regardless of size. “One of the indicators that we have at EVEA for entrepreneurship, which reflects the course of the situation, is the balance of start-ups and business closures. And from there, the signs are encouraging,” said the president. of EVEA.

Asked about start-ups that could be linked to the benefits of tourism, Mr. Bratakos noted that “The new generation sees innovation and new technologies as an integral part of its life. For innovation and start-up, sky is Here I want to tell you that our incubator, THEA, housed in the business center Konstantinos Michalos, will be transformed into an accelerator, where the financial pillar of stakeholders, banks, venture capitals, private equities will coexist. “With the academic pillar, with researchers and academia. New ideas or even new talent, fueled by ideas, will be welcome. To gain access to both funding and training and consulting services.”