Hospitality

On occasion of World Cleanup Day, the Creta Maris Beach Resort held a voluntary cleanup operation in the coastal area of Heraklion on Crete.

The Hilton Athens hotel, near the center of the Greek capital, will hold a 10-day culinary event dedicated to Brazilian cuisine, in its Byzantino restaurant.

UK global travel group Thomas Cook on Monday announced that it is entering into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect.

Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has assured that there will be no “surprises” in the upcoming regulatory framework on the short-term rental market in Greece.

Room rates at Greek hotels are projected at rising by 2-4 percent next year, according to BCD Travel’s 2020 Industry Forecast.

Blackstone Real Estate Partners has acquired five hotels in Greece from the Louis Group at a total enterprise value of 178.6 million euros.

The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel was honored for its 40-year history and successful presence in Greek hospitality, at the “Brands with History” event in Athens.

Hoteliers in Greece are expressing their discontent over a policy applied by Booking.com to collect commission based on total room price VAT included.

The Santoro restaurant of the Grace Hotel Santorini will hold a high-end event on September 21, combining dinner and music with the fireworks of the Ifestia Festival.

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos will hold the Greek version of Germany’s Oktoberfest Beer Festival in October.

The Santo Maris Oia resort will host a one-off cocktail extravaganza and offer unique flavors in combination with the stunning sunset of Santorini.

The in[n]Athens hotel, an urban ‘destination’ right in the center of Athens, has added 16 new rooms to the property.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has invested in “thoughtful technology” and now offers its guests the opportunity to seamlessly plan their travel through its mobile app.

Thomas Cook will invest 6 million euros to renovate its Sunwing Kallithea family hotel complex on the Greek island of Rhodes.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort throughout the year organizes a number of activities for its guests, aiming to promote sustainable tourism and Crete’s traditions.

Selina, a fast growing hotel brand, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Hotelbeds, a leading international bedbank.

The major challenges that Greek tourism is up against – competitiveness, infrastructure and Brexit – were discussed between the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Aiming to ensure transparency, security and fair play, the Hotelstars Union (HSU) is preparing a unified star rating system that will apply to all hotels in the EU.

The high-end resort Elounda Hills is one step closer to implementation after the Agios Nikolaos Municipality approved the construction of a marina on the premises.

With occupancy on Santorini down by 8-12 percent, Greek hoteliers should think about redefining their sales strategy this year, says Aqua Vista Hotels.