DYPA: Applications of tourist accommodation and ferry companies for participation in the social tourism program continue

Continue applications tourist accommodation and ferry companies for participation in the social tourism program of Public Employment Service (DYPA).

It is reminded that tourist accommodation and cruise companies interested in participating in the new and enhanced social tourism program of DYPA, can submit their application via gov.gr at the address:

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

The social tourism program 2024-2025 of DYPA started on Monday 01.07.2024, will last until 30.06.2025 and concerns 300,000 checks, with a budget of 50 million euros, increased by 43% from last year.

The beneficiaries-beneficiaries can spend up to 6 nights in an accommodation they choose from the DYPA Provider Registry, after their direct consultation with the provider, with a small private participation.

For accommodation in tourist accommodation Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Samos, up to 10 overnight stays for free, while for accommodation in the Municipalities of Istiaia-Edipsos and Mantoudi-Limni-Ag. Anna of P.E. Evia, as well as P.E. Magnesia, Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala and Evros, up to 12 nights can be spent free of charge.

According to the DYPA announcement, the subsidy prices remain increased by 20% for the peak month of August, with a corresponding subsidy of 20% and for the Christmas periods (from 15.12.2024 to 14.01.2025) and Easter (from 11.04.2025 to 27.04.2025). The increased subsidy is valid all year round for accommodation in N. Evia, Evros and Thessaly (except Sporades).

For more informationon the DYPA website: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/koinonikos-toyrismos