Social Responsibility SETE to Provide Sustainability Toolkit to Greek Tourism SMEs by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 SETE will launch a special program to offer tourism enterprises support to transition to sustainable business practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Goldair Handling Invests €11m for Green Equipment, Plans to Expand to Serbia by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 13 December 2023 Despite challenges this year, Goldair Handling maintained its leading position in the markets where it operates, invested 11 million euros for eco-friendly ground support equipment and announced plans to expand to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: 2023 is a Milestone Year for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 SETE President Yiannis Paraschis referred to 2023 as a milestone year for Greek tourism, while opening the confederation’s annual conference on Tuesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Greece Announces Two New Energy Upgrade Programs for Tourism Businesses by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 12 December 2023 The Greek Ministry for Environment & Energy is expected to announce two new energy upgrade programs for tourism businesses next month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Henry Gemayel, The Gem Society Hotel: ‘Attention to Detail is Essential for Positive Guest Reviews’ by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 Henry Gemayel, the founder of The Gem Society in Athens, introduces the hotel which receives overwhelmingly positive online reviews. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grand Hyatt Athens: A Resort Hotel in the Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 The Grand Hyatt Athens has completed a major expansion project that includes a new floor, an infinity pool, 548 rooms and 4,400sqm of space for events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates webhotelier | primalres: Hotel Bookings in Greece Up by 21% for 2024 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2023 Hotel bookings in Greece for next year have already recorded a 21% increase year-on-year, according to travel tech group webhotelier | primalres. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Renewed Greek ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Seal Presented to Hospitality Sector by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has evolved the identity and logo of its “Boutique Hotel” certification seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Discover the World Welcomes Dimitris Karagkioules as New Head for Greece and Cyprus by Nikos Krinis 29 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 29 November 2023 Discover the World’s new Greece & Cyprus operation will be based in central Athens under the guidance of travel industry professional Dimitris Karagkioules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Regional Airports See November Passenger Traffic Up by 15% by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 27 November 2023 Passenger flow at the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece is recording a strong performance this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers ‘Very Disappointed’ with Upcoming Law for Short-term Rentals by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 Greek hoteliers are not satisfied with the rules that are to be imposed on short-term rentals in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greek Hotels: Over 53,000 People are ‘Missing’ from Jobs in Hospitality by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 A total of 53,229 job positions in Greek hotels remained unfilled this year, according to data from a study by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New ‘Amadeus Nevio’ Solution Helps Airlines Become More Traveler-centric by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 24 November 2023 Amadeus has rolled out “Nevio”, a new technology that gives airlines the opportunity “to become the retailer they want to be”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Kuwait Airways is Back in Athens After 25 Years by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 23 November 2023 Following a 25-year hiatus, Kuwait Airways has resumed direct services between Kuwait and Athens, Greece, with a two-times-per-week service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic at Fraport-run Greek Airports to Touch Record High in 2023 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 Passenger traffic at the 14 Greek airports run by Fraport Greece is expected to reach a new record in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats INSETE Report: Priority Areas for Greek Tourism’s Sustainable Development by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 INSETE has released its latest report that includes guidelines for promoting sustainable practices in Greece’s tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Volotea: New Routes from Athens to Naples, Brest and Split in 2024 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 21 November 2023 Volotea in 2024 will add three new routes from Athens International Airport and also increase its capacity to the city compared to 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece to Allocate €387 Million from Recovery Fund for Tourism Projects by Nikos Krinis 15 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 15 November 2023 Funds amounting to 387 million euros from Greece’s recovery fund are available for projects to improve the country’s tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2023 Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail