Giorgos Hatzimarkos

Giorgos Hatzimarkos is the regional governor of the South Aegean, recognized for his viewpoints on tourism and urban planning in the Greek islands. He has proposed a shift in terminology from 'tourism' to 'hospitality' to better reflect the unique character of each island. Hatzimarkos has advocated for local urban planning to preserve the cultural identity of the islands, acknowledging the progress made while stressing the importance of continued development of local plans.