Today, Friday 23 June 2023, the register of providers of tourist accommodation and ferry tickets of the social tourism program 2023-2024 of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) was posted on its website www.dypa.gov.gr.

The provider registration platform reopens on Monday 26 June 2023 at 15:00.

Providers can submit their applications exclusively online, via gov.gr, with TAXISnet codes, at: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/apozemioseis-kai-parokhes/parohoi- tourismou.

Specifically, the route is: Home – Work and insurance – Compensation and Benefits – Social Tourism Providers.

It is recalled that again this year subsidy prices are expected to be increased by 20% for the peak month of August, but, in addition, for the first time, they are also increased by 20% during the Christmas periods (from 15/12/2023 to 14/01/2024) and of Easter (from 26/04/2024 to 12/05/2024), while the increase is valid for the whole year for the accommodations of N. Evia and Samos.

For the first time, the program will start one month earlier (July 1 instead of August 1) and concerns 300,000 checks, with a budget of 35 million euros.

Beneficiaries and beneficiaries can spend up to six nights, with a small private participation, up to 10 nights completely free in Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and the prefecture of Evros and up to 12 nights completely free in the municipalities of Istiaia-Edipsos and Mantoudi-Limni-Ag . Annas of North Evia and Samos.

In addition to accommodation in tourist accommodation, ferry tickets are also subsidized.

The participation of beneficiaries amounts to 25% and those with multiple children to 20%.

For people with disabilities, ferry tickets are available free of charge.

For more information on the terms and conditions, those interested can visit the DYPA website: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/koinonikos-toyrismos.