Carpe diem
December 1st, 2004, 08:02 PM
The new face of the five main marinas around the capital is expected to boost sea tourism in Greece when their renovation and modernization project is complete.
Marinas in Attica were once typical examples of the run-down and abandoned Greek tourism product, with serious infrastructural deficiencies (fire safety, sewage system, adequate and secure refueling), posing serious threats to boats and their passengers.
Collaboration with the private sector, through tenders proclaimed in 2002 by Hellenic Tourism Properties (ETA), which participates with a 25 percent stake in each marina, should change the shape of a significant tourism niche, which is characterized by high-income visitors.
Modernizing Attica’s marinas is an immediate need, at a time when competition from neighboring countries is intensifying. In central and southern Italy, the construction of new facilities is scheduled which will take mooring capacity there from 20,000 to 40,000 boats. In Sicily alone, the creation of 6,900 mooring slots is programmed by constructing a marina in every 30 miles. In Cyprus 2,800 berths have been created or planned, while in Barcelona another 2,800 berths will be created with three new marinas.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_economy_46061_01/12/2004_50219
Marinas in Attica were once typical examples of the run-down and abandoned Greek tourism product, with serious infrastructural deficiencies (fire safety, sewage system, adequate and secure refueling), posing serious threats to boats and their passengers.
Collaboration with the private sector, through tenders proclaimed in 2002 by Hellenic Tourism Properties (ETA), which participates with a 25 percent stake in each marina, should change the shape of a significant tourism niche, which is characterized by high-income visitors.
Modernizing Attica’s marinas is an immediate need, at a time when competition from neighboring countries is intensifying. In central and southern Italy, the construction of new facilities is scheduled which will take mooring capacity there from 20,000 to 40,000 boats. In Sicily alone, the creation of 6,900 mooring slots is programmed by constructing a marina in every 30 miles. In Cyprus 2,800 berths have been created or planned, while in Barcelona another 2,800 berths will be created with three new marinas.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_economy_46061_01/12/2004_50219