Editing Patmos (section)

===Tourism===
Patmos's economy is largely reliant on tourism during the summer months with Christian [[pilgrims]] frequently visiting due to the island's connection with the apostle John and the writing of the Book of Revelation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/feb/12/revelations-at-patmos/ | title=Revelations at Patmos: Visiting the site where the Apocalypse of John was penned | date=12 February 2022 }}</ref>

The Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse are among the sites most often visited by pilgrims.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/places-to-visit/what-to-do-in-patmos-greeces-mysterious-holy-island | title=What to do in Patmos, Greece's mysterious holy island }}</ref> However, the beaches and quiet natural beauty have also led to an increase in tourists. 

[[File:Patmos View 2023.jpg|thumb|View from the [[Monastery of Saint John the Theologian]]]]

Investors from SMERemediumCap (SMERC) have recently committed 20 million euro to build a luxury hotel situated on the Greek island of Patmos. The aim of this project is to enhance the tourism appeal of the island. This investment is the largest ever made on the island and highlights the commitment of SMERC to promote Patmos as a world-class tourist destination.<ref>Nikos, K. (2023, March 29). Patmos: €20m hotel investment to boost island's tourism appeal. GTP Headlines. https://news.gtp.gr/2023/03/29/patmos-e20m-hotel-investment-to-boost-islands-tourism-appeal/</ref>

As one of the quietest Greek Islands, the island's natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage monuments, combined with its intense spirituality, have a profound impact on visitors and leave them deeply moved.<ref>Times: Andros, Patmos and 8 other islands singled out for a quieter Greek getaway. (2022). TornosNews.GR. https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tornos/trends/47577-uk-times-andros-patmos-and-eight-other-islands-singled-out-for-a-quieter-greek-getaway.html
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