Attica among the top marine tourism destinations in Greece

PRESS RELEASE 02/05/2018 Attica among the top marine tourism destinations in Greece The Region of Attica participates in the 17th “East Med Yacht Show”, held under its aegis at Marina Zeas

May 3 – 6, 2018   The active participation of the Region of Attica in the 17th “East Med Yacht Show”, organised under its aegis at Marina Zeas, from the 3rd until the 6th of May, 2018, aims this year as well at establishing Attica as a marine tourism destination of international range and impact.     Doted with the “asset” of the exceptional coastline of Attica and the Saronic islands, which is supported by a remarkable network of professionals, marinas and resorts, equipped for safe mooring and provision of supplies for all types of boats, the Region of Attica will project the significant prospective of growth offered by the market of marine tourism. Particular emphasis will be given to the promotion of the comparative advantage provided by the unique combination of this special tourist product, with visits to top archaeological sites, museums and monuments located, not only in Athens and Piraeus, but spread all over Attica and the Saronic islands, at a stone’s throw from the docking areas of the boats. In this thematic tourism exposition, which attracts numerous important professionals of the field, media correspondents and visitors from all over the world, the Region of Attica pursues both the promotion of the destination to a broader audience, and the updating of yacht brokers and tourist agents, towards a potential development of common actions and co-operations.   As the Region of Attica’s Executive Regional Councilor for Tourism, Mrs. Eleni Dimopoulou, points out: “Attica’s marine tradition and potential in sea travels is intertemporal and indisputable. More and more of its visitors discover the sea excursions and high-level services provided by expert professionals, next to some of the greatest monuments of world heritage. Athens and its great harbour, Piraeus, can offer a variety of sea activities, practically within an urban entourage; swimming in clear waters, diving, yachting-sailing, water-skiing, fishing, snorkeling, etc. The actions of the Region of Attica, targeted on promoting tourism abroad, are constantly paying off, through its “Strategic Action Plan for Tourism Promotion 2016-2020” currently under implementation, despite the difficulties and delays. Our scheduling for the next three years includes, among other things, thematic press-fam trips, road shows, participation in exhibitions and workshops, with emphasis on marine activities, as well as on island-hopping.” Let it be noted that the executives of the Region of Attica’s Directorate of Tourism will be present at the corresponding stand (A28), throughout the exhibition, providing information to the professionals and the public.   Information:  Region of Attica – Directorate of Tourism   tourismos@patt.gov.gr