Air Travel Goldair Group Sees 2024 as a Year of Growth and Strategic Partnerships by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2024 The Goldair Group, one of Greece’s leading conglomerates in the tourism and transport sectors, has marked 2024 as a year of growth, profitability, and significant expansion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece to Target New Tourism Markets in 2025, Prioritizing India by Nikos Krinis 11 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 December 2024 The Greek Tourism Ministry has set an ambitious goal for 2025: to attract new tourism markets, with India as a top priority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News easyJet Expands in Greece: Two New Routes from Athens and 1.3 Million Seats in 2025 by Nikos Krinis 11 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 11 December 2024 Low-cost airline easyJet is embarking on a “new beginning” in Greece, expanding its presence as a key focus of its strategic development plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HOTREC Highlights Vital Role of SMEs on European Hospitality Day by Nikos Krinis 3 December 2024 by Nikos Krinis 3 December 2024 HOTREC, the voice of hospitality in Europe, held an event at the European Parliament in Brussels on the occasion of European Hospitality Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Interview – Alexandros Angelopoulos: ‘The Ilis Congress Center is a Game-changer for Greek Conference Tourism’ by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2024 Aldemar Resorts sets a new benchmark for conference tourism with the state-of-the-art Ilis Congress Center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Talks: Attica Region Unveils Platform for Public Dialogue and Sustainable Growth by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 28 November 2024 The Region of Attica has launched “Athens Talks”, a new initiative fostering dialogue and collaboration for sustainable growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels See Strong 2024, but Tax and Staffing Challenges Loom by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2024 Despite tax burdens and ongoing staffing shortages, Greek hotels reported strong occupancy rates throughout the first ten months of 2024. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review New Greek Tax Bill Increases ‘Climate Resilience Fee’ for Hotels, Airbnbs by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 A tax bill tabled in Greek Parliament increases the climate resilience fee for hotels and short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Has Potential to Gain Millions from International Golf Market, Study Finds by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 Greece could significantly increase its income from the international golf market by expanding its infrastructure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Five-star Grand Hyatt Athens Hotel Changes Hands by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a prominent owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe, has added the five-star Grand Hyatt Athens to its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HIP Expands Presence in Greece with Hotels on Rhodes and Halkidiki by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2024 Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) has expanded its presence in Greece with the addition of two properties to its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Ministry’s New Draft Law Soon to Enter Public Consultation by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 The Tourism Ministry is set to launch a public consultation on its new draft law, addressing short-term rental regulations and other key sector challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hospitality Industry Challenges Highlighted at Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Assembly by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 Greece’s hospitality industry’s key challenges were the focus of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ recent assembly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News airBaltic Boosts Presence in Greece with New Routes to Mykonos and Rhodes by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 25 November 2024 airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, will expand its services in Greece in 2025 by adding Mykonos to its flight schedule and increasing operations to Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greek Hoteliers to File Lawsuits Against Booking.com by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2024 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Greece is taking legal action against Booking.com over its use of rate parity clauses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality German Hotel Association Sees Optimism in Greece’s Case Against Booking.com by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2024 The German Hotel Association (IHA) is optimistic about Greek hoteliers’ lawsuits against Booking.com, citing strong legal grounds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Expands in Greece with New Hotels on Mykonos and Karpathos by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 22 November 2024 Global hospitality leader Hilton announced the opening of two new resorts in Greece, marking a significant expansion in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece to Introduce Draft Bill with Strict Operating Rules for Airbnb-type Rentals by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2024 New operating rules for short-term rental accommodations in Greece will be introduced through a draft law by the Tourism Ministry 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece Transforming its Tourism with Digital Platforms and RFF-Funded Infrastructure Projects by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2024 Greece is planning transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing its image as a leading travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mitsis Hotels Expands Hospitality Footprint with Major Investments Across Greece by Nikos Krinis 20 November 2024 by Nikos Krinis 20 November 2024 Mitsis Hotels is making significant strides in the Greek hospitality industry, with substantial investments aimed at upgrading and expanding its properties across key tourism destinations in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail