The Urbact Local Group, after identifying the reasons that make Heraklion unattractive for digital nomads, defined the characteristics that would enhance its image and characteristics as a digital destination.
In order to implement most of the suggestions that emerged from the constructive dialogue of the ULG members, it is proposed to hold a discussion or workshop with representatives of digital nomads who are active in other regions either in Greece or abroad. The aim is to categorize and prioritize all the actions needed to make Heraklion very high in the choices of a digital nomad. For example, the issue of accommodation (housing) availability may be secondary in contrast to the issue of the quality, stability and security of existing telecommunications networks.
Then the stakeholders should discuss with the stakeholders to find ways to solve the problems of Heraklion city immediately and effectively in order to create the conditions for a green, digitally transformed and sustainable destination.
What we also need to take into account is that changes cannot be made only at the level of the city of Heraklion or the Region of Crete. There are factors such as income tax, education, which concerns members of nomadic families where the decision-making center is the state itself.
All parties involved agree that to do all of the above requires a comprehensive action plan that includes the local community whether local government or business community or representatives of social structures but also the state, representatives of the government should be present in such decisions.
