Tourism has been an important factor for national and local development. Local taxes on tourism could increase local revenues which in turn could upgrade local environment. This paper proposes a model of urban renaissance and redevelopment of the local tourist industry, based on the levying of a...

Tourism has been an important factor for national and local development. Local taxes on tourism could increase local revenues which in turn could upgrade local environment. This paper proposes a model of urban renaissance and redevelopment of the local tourist industry, based on the levying of a...

Local Authorities constitute the statutory expression of the local state. Amongst the policies they implement, social interventions are of particular importance, as they aim at the welfare and development of local society. The aim of this study is to examine the restrictions of social...

The classic model of the Greek tourism product, sun, sea, ancient ruins, is no longer sufficient nor in all probability sustainable. Rival countries have a similar tourist market. This is why diversification of the tourism product and restructuring of supply are needed to face two considerable...

This paper examines the impact of internet technology on emerging businesses and its contribution to the development of entrepreneurship in Greece. It emphasizes the importance of start-ups in the business ecosystem and the creation of favorable conditions for the development of innovative...

This paper provides the role of innovation in regional development. The most important factors and stakeholders for the success of regional development are presented, such as industries, SME's and large companies, which do business in a specific region, local educational organizations,...

In this paper, we offer a comprehensive analysis of the structure of the Dim Sum bond market. We show that Dim Sum bonds usually have a short maturity and that the market is dominated by issuers from the banking sector. In our analysis of the determinants of Dim Sum bond bid-ask spread, we find...

The article attempts to map the alternative forms of tourism and to outline the area of Corfu with its comparative advantages and as a goal, the viability of its tourism. Planning of regional policy of Ionian Islands focused on Corfu, should be formed in such a way that the main objective should...