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"Crime is the reason for Athens’ centre bad shape," notes the executive manager of the group of companies Grecotel Marie Daskalandonaki, explaining that because of this she took the decision to close two hotels, one four-star and one five-star. Fashion House Hotel and the Classical Acropolis Hotel had a total of 500 beds. According to the hotels association, Athens has lost more than 1000 beds in the centre during the past two months due to the closure of hotels.
Hotel-keepers in the centre have many stories to tell about guests in their hotels who became victims of attacks. Many tourists often "lose" not just money but their passports or identity cards.
The threat of attacks of foreigners who target their victims and then run and break the chains on their necks has increased.