The (pre)Easter market of Komotini remains subdued

Written by Nikos Arvanitis

The professionals of Komotini are in despair (at least those we spoke to) about the situation prevailing in local market.

The image of the city remains – also this year – depressing and great responsibility is borne by the institutional bodies and the Authorities who show a lack of coordination in the organization of activities and Easter events (folkloric, religious, cultural) in collaboration with the Diocese of Maroneia and Komotini which could attract visitors from neighboring cities and prefectures but also to incentivize consumers to visit the city’s stores.

Non-existent, even a rudimentary Easter decoration in Komotini that would create festive associations and a spring atmosphere for residents and visitors.

So far, the representatives of the chambers and other professional associations do not seem to have created the conditions that will take advantage of the fact that this year the Greek Easter is essentially within the summer tourist season and should be utilized accordingly so as to be a destination for a short-day getaway for local or foreign visitors.

We also do not know if there is any planning so that part of the Easter gift that, after the increase in the minimum wage and employment in the private sector, it will exceed 1 billion euros this yearand it would be good not to be absorbed by the large commercial chains that exploit them “Lent, Godfather and Easter baskets”.

We need not make a special mention to local and unique quality products, at really competitive prices. but also to some inventive ideas of entrepreneurs in our area that unfortunately are not widely known.

The professionals of Komotini hope for increased sales during M. Week, and expect that the traffic in the shops will be felt with the start of extended holiday hours from today, Thursday, April 25.

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