Luxury residences, a golf course and international airport have harmful environmental impacts, some locals argue. But they’re also big job creators in a tourism-driven economy.
“In the last several years, there’s been sort of an acceleration of an economic turnaround,” said Liz Alderman at the New York Times. “We’re basically at a point now where Greece is essentially booming.”
After a hot summer, some travelers are expressing more concern about heat waves, wildfires and other extreme weather events that might affect their plans.