‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

Athens Mayor Proposes Hotel Bed Caps to Combat Overtourism

The municipality is considering a freeze on new hotel licenses in areas heavily burdened by tourism—such as the Commercial Triangle, Kolonaki, and the area around the Acropolis. Credit: Greek Reporter The municipal authority of Athens is prepared to initiate a dialogue regarding the implementation of a cap on hotels in the city center. The goal is to manage tourism density and redirect investments toward less saturated neighborhoods. Mayor Harri…

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

Athens Mayor calls for limits on short-term rentals to tackle housing crisis

At the 11th edition of the flagship B2B event, This is Athens – Agora which opened on Monday, the Mayor of Athens signalled a shift toward stricter tourism management, as plans to limit hotel capacity in central Athens move into policy, aiming to ease mounting pressure on infrastructure, housing, and urban sustainability. Addressing the conference, Haris Doukas, Mayor, said the city officials were considering a broader regulatory framework cover…