Stama Greece actively participated in Philoxenia 2024, organising an important event that highlighted the contribution of short-term rental to the Greek economy and tourism.
Visitors to the exhibition had the opportunity to meet the Association at Pavilion 13, Stand 008. There, Stama executives and members of the Board of Directors welcomed professionals and visitors, providing information about the Association’s actions and mission.
Stama at Philoxenia: Spotlight on Short-Term Rental
On Saturday, November 16, Stama Treasurer, Mr. Vasilis Argyrakis, presented the significant size of the short-term rental industry on the exhibition’s Open Stage. In 2023, the market generated €830 million in taxes alone, while its total value is estimated at over €5.5 billion, including the broader professional activities that benefit from it.
A panel was also held on the topic:
“The contribution of short-term rental to local economies and entrepreneurship.”
The discussion highlighted:
- The positive impact of short-term rental in supporting local economies, such as catering, small and medium-sized enterprises and retail.
- Its contribution to the real estate sector and the promotion of projects that improve building stock, cities and tourist destinations.
The event was attended by renowned professionals and representatives of organisations such as:
Paschalis Karagiannis, Alternate Member of the Board of Directors Stama, CEO Poseidon Development
Kostas Chaidoutis, Vice President of POMIDA
Athanassios Kouloutbanis, 3rd Vice President of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce
Doros Kapralos, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the National Confederation of Commerce & Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Kapralos also highlighted the results of a survey conducted by ESEE, which states that 2 out of 3 short-term rental guests want to buy from local shops, spending around €16 per day in them, i.e. 20% of their daily budget. In addition, they spend 25% of their daily budget on restaurants.
The discussion was moderated by journalist and editor-in-chief of BnBNews.gr, Ms. Viki Tryfona.
By participating in Philoxenia, Stama Greece confirmed its leading role in promoting short-term rental as a growth driver for the Greek economy and the hospitality industry.
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