Hospitality

Hotels in Greece took the lead in 2018 over accommodation facilities at rival destinations in terms of overall quality and service, according to INSETE.

The Vivere a Plakes hotel, located on the island of Milos, for the fifth consecutive year has received the Guest Review Award by Booking.com.

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, part of the Sofitel Group, has refurbished its luxury rooms and suites on the fifth and seventh floors.

Mediterranean Hotels, a group of five- and four-star hotels in northern Greece, has selected to use the “Channel Manager” solution of HotelAvailabilities.

Following a successful presence in Greece’s hospitality industry, the Greek Breakfast initiative is now ready to promote its vast culinary options to foreign markets.

En Plo Boutique Suites, a hospitality property on Santorini, has received a “Recognition of Excellence” by HotelsCombined.

The increase in Airbnb and HomeAway listings in Greece has led to a rise in competition in the country’s short-term rental market, according to AirDNA data.

Short-term rental property managers have reached out to Greek hoteliers seeking to be taught the basics on hospitality and tourism.

A number of Greek hotels, located in some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations, are included on TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards list.

Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group is the highest bidder for the historic Esperia Palace Hotel, which is located in the heart of Athens.

Forbes Travel Guide has included the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens among the 17 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2019.

SWOT|Hospitality Management Company will take over the management of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, located in the coastal town of Porto Heli, in the Peloponnese.

Ikos Resorts’ Olivia and Oceania hotels in Greece are the Top All-inclusive Resorts in the World and Europe, according to TripAdvisor’s 2019 lists of the Travelers’ Choice Awards.

NJV Athens Plaza is the first Greek hotel to receive a sustainability certification by EarthCheck, a leading benchmarking and advisory group.

The Zakynthos-based Diana Group Hotels has entered into a partnership with Axia Hospitality, aiming to boost its online and offline sales.

Technical Olympic Group of Companies is looking to sell the historic resort of Porto Carras in Halkidiki, as well as other assets of its portfolio.

Zeus International has been named preferred bidder for the former 4-star Kaningos 21 hotel, located in central Athens, on Kaningos Square.

Following a successful tourism season in 2018, Athina Street Apartments is ready to welcome its guests for 2019 with prime hospitality services.

The Ekies All Senses Resort in Halkidiki is among the finalists of the AHEAD Global Awards grand final, which will be held on January 28.

The impact of the short-term rental market on property owners will be presented during the BnB Guest Conference in Athens on January 24.