Greece introduces new tourism planning rules for hotels, islands, Airbnb and construction

The Greek government has implemented a new national framework to regulate spatial development within the tourism sector. The policy introduces stricter requirements for constructing new hotel facilities in regions already experiencing high levels of tourism development. Conversely, the framework establishes new incentives designed to encourage investment in areas that are currently less developed.

These measures apply broadly to the tourism industry, encompassing hotel operations, island infrastructure, construction projects, and short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. The initiative aims to manage the growth of the tourism sector by balancing infrastructure expansion with regional development goals.