Hospitality

The European Commission is urging short-term home rental platform Airbnb to comply to EU consumer rules, in efforts to ensure fair play.

The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel has become the first on the Greek island of Astypalea to be certified as a Bike Friendly Hotel.

Greek hospitality group Aldemar Resorts has announced the launch of nine new websites, aiming to offer information on its hotels.

The Greek capital’s “The Athens Gate” hotel was honored in 2017 with a number of awards, as a result of positive guest reviews through booking platforms.

Dimitris Manikis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ president and managing director for EMEA, speaks of the group’s plans for the Greek market.

Five Greek island destinations out of 10 in the Mediterranean, top the list of the holiday locations with the most beachfront hotels, according to accommodation search engine Travelmyth.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Zeus International have launched the Wyndham Athens Residence in the Greek capital, the newest addition to the group’s global portfolio of properties.

The Golden Age Hotel of Athens, located in the heart of the Greek capital, has appointed Vicky Liakou as its new Director of Sales.

Aiming to strengthen the cultural ties of Greece and Russia with other countries around the world, the AKS Porto Heli hotel is hosting the 11th International Music Festival.

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, located on Santorini, was announced “Greece’s Leading Island Villas” for 2018 at the World Travel Awards.

The NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of the Greek capital, recently celebrated the revamp of its Presidential Suite, with a “full moon” party, on the hotel’s eighth floor.

The Divani Collection Hotels has received two honors at the Europe Gala ceremony of the 25th World Travel Awards 2018, which was recently held in Athens.

Athens is among the most popular destinations for travelers seeking accommodation via online sharing platforms, according to data recently released by Inside Airbnb.

Mykonos’ Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Suites has been named Greece’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2018, in the 25th World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2018.

Event apps and virtual assistants will be as much a major part of the MICE travel experience as will human interaction, say WorldHotels executives.

Thomas Cook CEO Peter Fankhauser speaks of plans for the Greek market, underlining that the Group has faith in destination Greece.

Zeus International will undertake the reconstruction and operation of the former “Holiday Inn” hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts is welcoming guests this season in its upgraded and renovated hospitality units throughout Greece.

Hotelising, a sales management company, has introduced “Sir Athens”, a new five-star concept, to the Greek capital’s hospitality scene.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has been honored as a “TUI Umwelt Champion 2018” and also received the “TUI Top Quality 2018” award by travel giant TUI.