“Quality tourism means rules, means measure, balance and compliance”. This was stated by the Minister of Tourism Ms. Olga Kefalogiannis at a press conference for the new institutional framework in the short -term real estate leases, as formulated in the law of the Ministry of Tourism (Law 5170/2025), which comes into force on October 1, and ” decent and affordable housing. “

In this regard, for the current year as well as for 2026, as the prime minister recently announced, no new registration in the short -term real estate register is allowed, in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Athens Municipal District.

As part of the announcements for the implementation of the new law, Ms Kefalogiannis also highlighted the high performance recorded by tourism by maintaining its potential with all new quality and quantitative characteristics, which should be guaranteed in the future with necessary choices and decisions.

As the Minister pointed out, “The new framework is clearly defining rules for the competition to work fairly for all and to ensure improvement in the quality of the services provided. It establishes clear rules of qualitative criteria and legality, taking into account the increase in this activity which is part of the tourist offer. That is why the government also recognizes the need to safeguard healthy competition in the field of hospitality. It is sought to alleviate the pressure exerted by increased travel flows, in some destinations, as well as the contribution to the healthy economic and social development of destinations, promoting a balanced supply to hospitality and housing residents, workers, etc. “

The Minister expressed her confidence that: “The new arrangements contribute to the implementation of the goals for quality and sustainable development of Greek tourism, which continues to record historically high performance, as data so far shows that it will be another positive year. Already in the first seven months of the year, travel receipts increased by 12.5%compared to the corresponding period of 2024. While incoming travel traffic at territory, it increased compared to last year. But the important thing is that the dynamics of expansion of tourism activity in the months of tourist peak, the lateral and winter months is maintained, which is a key pursuit of our strategy. “

BASIC POINTS OF NEW LEGISLATION

According to the key points of the new legislative framework, the property owners and property managers are leased short -term are now obliged to meet minimal standards including:

  • To be main use spaces under the new building regulation
  • Have natural lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.
  • Have a liability insurance policy, which covers any damage or accidents as well as a responsible statement of electrician and a certificate of myocrats.
  • In addition, they are provided:
  • Compliance checks by the Ministry of Tourism and AADE.
  • Sanctions and fines corresponding to those applicable to tourist accommodation.

The Ministry of Tourism through AADE has already sent online information to all registered real estate administrators with a registration number (AMA) and a relevant circular has been issued, which explains the specifications and which will also be sent by automated.

The press conference was attended by the Secretary General of Tourism Policy and Development Ms. Vasiliki Koutsoukou, the Special Adviser of the Minister, Mr. Konstantinos Zikos, the Deputy Head of the Directorate of Quality Standards Ms. Maria Kiamou, and was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism.