| GROWTH OF TOURISM IN GREECE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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| Dimitris Lagos, Hellenic Regionalists Association |
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| JEL classification : L820, L830, K320, K330 |
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| Abstract |
| The article examines the growth of tourism under the light of environmental protection. The Mediterranean Sea as a pole of massive tourist attraction and the impact of tourism on the local government are analyzed, as well as the growth of Greek tourist industry from 1950 to 1995 and its impact on the socioeconomic and environmental development of the country. Finally, the EU and Greek environmental policies are reviewed. |
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