ECOCLUB Interview with Manolis Psarros, Sustainable Tourism Consultant - Destination Expert (CED)
"Greek Tourism should move from central administration models to local ones" http://www.ecoclub.com/news/102/psarros.html One of the significant points he makes in this interview is: "Lack of effective community & stakeholders consultation procedures is probably the major drawback of the Greek public policy & administration at both national and regional level. It must be noted however,that only through well-planned, results-oriented and consistent public consultation processes can we avoid conflicts, ensure broad acceptance of the decisions taken and achieve community involvement in the implementation stage.| This interview is loaded with good suggestions. However, many people in Greece know the issues but implementing the change required is quite another matter. I get to hear it on the ground every day from people I work with. All the best, Nikki
