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The Athenaeum InterContinental hotel in Athens will hold a special gastronomy event at its Premiere restaurant on March 17.

Long-haul inbound tourism in Europe gained momentum in 2017 driven by increased pre-bookings, paving the way for a strong 2018.

Property owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry.

Greece is expected to welcome an increase in passenger arrivals through cruise ship calls this year, according to leaders of the global cruise industry.

Grivalia Hospitality SA has completed the acquisition of 80% of Nafsika SA, which holds the long-term lease of the Asteria property in Athens’ seaside district Glyfada.

German Travel Association (DRV) representatives and Peloponnese governor Petros Tatoulis discussed on tourism issues during the ITB Berlin 2018.

Croatia Airlines has announced that it will connect Athens with Zagreb and Dubrovnik with new summer flights to launch in April.

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses, is sending out an invitation for Easter as it opens its doors on March 29, ready to usher in the spring season.

HotelBrain and 12 hotels under its management recently won a number of distinctions at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Vista Events Greece has been honored with the Silver Award in the “Best Destination Management Company” category at the M&IT Awards 2018.

Το 2ο Boutique Hotels & Villas Forum by SWOT θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην Αθήνα στις 19 Μαρτίου με σκοπό να προωθήσει νέες συνεργασίες στον τουρισμό.

Travelotopos, an innovative software solution company in Greece, has announced its partnership with Dinner in the Sky, an award-winning culinary proposal in Athens.

Demand for Athens center properties is increasing with investors planning to transform their buys into offices, boutique hotels and Airbnb-style units.

Greece is among three countries that will be required to provide evidence that it is abiding by value-added tax (VAT) rules in the private boat sector.

A draft bill regulating taxi services providers such as Uber and Beat was tabled in parliament last week laying out a stricter framework of operations.

It’s going to be an outstanding year for tourism in 2018 with all signs and insights collected at the 52nd ITB Berlin, pointing to booming business and travel.

At this year’s ITB Berlin trade show, Qatar Airways revealed a host of 16 new destinations, including two in Greece, to be launched in 2018-19.

The Cyclades Trail Cup 2018 will host a number of trail running races in alternative destinations of the Cyclades island group, starting from Kimolos in May.

The five-star Sani Resort, located in Halkidiki, was named Best Family Hotel at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2018.

Some of Greece’s finest wines were presented during a special wine tasting event recently held in Athens by the G & A Mamidakis Foundation.