Northern Greece

NBG Pangaea Real Estate Investment Company has acquired the 5-star Lazart Hotel in Thessaloniki for 7 million euros.

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki has received three Blue Flag quality awards for its marina and beaches Kochi and Sithonia.

Thessaloniki is promoting its image as a MICE destination, determined to let the industry know that it can successfully host corporate meetings, conferences and events.

The city of Thessaloniki in Greece is slowly establishing itself as a global destination attracting international meetings and events.

International arrivals to Athens International Airport have stimulated revenue for the Greek capital’s hotels in the first quarter of 2018, according to GBR Consulting.

Travel agencies based in Qatar are showing a particular interest to include Thessaloniki in their travel packages, according to the city’s hotels association.

Greek products will take center stage during the “Crete: The Big Meet – Local Flavors of Greece” show, scheduled to run from April 28 until May 6 in Thessaloniki.

Hotels in Thessaloniki achieved 70.8 percent occupancy rates in 2017, up by 3.3 percent compared to 2016, according to the city’s hotel association.

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace hotel has been honored as the best restaurant in Thessaloniki at the Greek Cuisine Awards 2018.

The participation of the US as the honored country at the 83rd TIF trade show is expected to be this year’s most significant moment in Greek-American relations.

Infrastructure works budgeted at 180 million euros may be ready ahead of schedule at the port of Thessaloniki in northern Greece.

The award-winning Porto Carras Grand Resort is getting ready to host its 9th Pro AM golf tournament during April 19 -22.

Thessaloniki welcomed 82 passengers who arrived at its port aboard the Serenissima, marking the first cruise arrival to the Greek city in 2018.

Thessaloniki-based Anatolia Hospitality has announced the opening of a new office in Athens, in efforts to further strengthen its network of associates.

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association received a silver award for its culinary initiative “Thessbrunch” at the prestigious Tourism Awards 2018.

Qatar Airways’ first flight to Thessaloniki, Greece, touched down at Thessaloniki International Airport “Makedonia” on March 27.

Michelin-starred chefs and young talents from all over the world will gather at the Sani Resort to participate in the Sani Gourmet culinary festival in May.

South Europe Gateway Thessaloniki Limited (SEGT) is now the majority shareholder in the Thessaloniki Port Authority, with a share of 67 percent.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace hotel supported the 12th conference of the Sports Medicine Association of Greece with a financial contribution of 6,000 euros.

The United States will be the honored country at the upcoming 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair to be held in the northern port city between September 8-16.