The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and 13 pan-Hellenic unions of the sector presented their proposals for the restart of the tourism economy in the country.
They sent a letter ot prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with proposals for sustainability and competitiveness of the tourism sector.
SETE called for the introduction of operational protocols for hygiene. The members noted that tourism and transport cannot function without common European protocols for monitored transport hygiene. These protocols must be realistic and sustainable and easy for small enterprises to implement.
The Confederation also asked for enhanced labor support programmes throughout 2020, a reduction of VAT to 6% for hotels, to 13% for restaurants, travel services, domestic transport and sea transport.
SETE asked for the suspension of a measure requiring advance payment of income tax. as well.
The Confederation said that it will deliver a comprehensive plan by May 11.
