Event News ‘I Love Greece,’ Monica Bellucci Tells Tourism Minister Kefalogianni by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 Italian actress Monica Bellucci expressed her love for Greece during a meeting in Thessaloniki on Thursday with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Safari Tourism Attracting More Europeans to Africa, Says ForwardKeys by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 9 November 2023 Safaris and outdoor activities are attracting more Europeans to Africa, according to travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTM 2023: Greece is Starting a New Chapter in Tourism, Says Minister by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 Greece is entering a new chapter in tourism development, which has sustainability at its core. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTTC: Western Australia to Host World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit in 2024 by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will be heading down under next year to Western Australia to hold its 24th Global Summit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Virtuoso and WTTC to Launch New Initiative to Support Travel & Tourism SMEs by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 Virtuoso and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will launch a new initiative aimed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) all over the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Global Tourism Making Robust Comeback, Recovering Faster than Expected by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2023 Global tourism is making a robust comeback, with all regions recovering faster than previously expected. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece to Present New Tourism Strategy at WTM London 2023 Expo by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2023 Sustainability will be at the core of Greece’s new tourism strategy that will be presented at WTM London 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hellenic Hoteliers Federation Announces New President, Board of Directors by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2023 Greek hotelier Ioannis Hatzis has been elected to serve as president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Introduces New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Tourism Professionals by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2023 Celestyal introduced its newly acquired cruise ship Celestyal Journey to a large audience of tourism professionals and journalists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens and Thessaloniki Welcome New Mayors After Runoff Local Government Elections by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2023 Residents of Athens and Thessaloniki voted to change mayors during the runoff local government elections on Sunday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tasios: Greek Tourism on Track for a Positive 2024 Season by Nikos Krinis 12 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 October 2023 Expectations for the 2024 tourism season in Greece are high, according to Grigoris Tasios, the outgoing president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fattal Hotel Group Bolsters Presence in Greek Tourism Market by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2023 Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group will open more hotels in Greece in 2024 and explore further tourism investment opportunities in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Historic Esperia Palace Opens as NYX-branded Hotel After €25 Million Revamp by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2023 The historic Esperia Palace has re-entered Athens’ hospitality scene as a member of the NYX brand under the Leonardo hotel chain of Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews ‘Halkidiki is Perfect for the Zoëtry Brand’ – Interview with Javier Coll, Group President at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2023 Javier Coll, Group President at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, gives us a “sneak preview” of the Zoëtry Halkidiki that is set to open in 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions IFTM Tourism Expo: Greece Has a Full Agenda of Meetings in Paris by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis are going to Paris to promote Greece during the IFTM Top Resa 2023, France’s major event for tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Announces Largest-ever Winter Schedule, Adds New Routes for 2023/2024 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2023 Greek flag carrier AEGEAN is launching its largest-ever winter schedule that includes 9 new routes and 3 new countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023, Highlights Importance of Green Investments by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2023 On World Tourism Day 2023, Greek tourism figures underlined the need for green investments to build a sector that delivers for the people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News First ‘MICHELIN Guide Athens’ Launches, Boosts City’s Status as Culinary Destination by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2023 The first MICHELIN Guide Athens includes a selection of restaurants in the city that offer unique experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hotel Sector Reacts Strongly to Stayover Tax Upcoming Increase by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2023 The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates European Commission Blocks Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli Group by Nikos Krinis 25 September 2023 by Nikos Krinis 25 September 2023 The EU has blocked a Booking-Etraveli merger deal, citing that it would allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel OTAs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail