Hospitality

Read all the latest developments in the hospitality industry in Greece on gtp Headlines.

Greece’s commercial property market is showing signs of recovery with the hotel sector leading the way, according to data released by NAI Hellas.

The landmark “Pagoda” building at the port of Piraeus is set to become a five-star hotel, according to Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) plans currently up for discussion.

Villa Veneziano, located on Lefkada, was honored with the “Best Landscape” accolade at the 4th Hotel Design Awards during the latest 100% Hotel Show.

A number of new hotels are getting ready to open their doors to guests in Athens and Attica this year.

The Sofitel Athens Airport received a Guest Review Award by Booking.com for the high-quality hospitality services it offered in 2017.

Greek Parliament has passed an amendment to the law of the “stayover tax”, which is charged to guests at hotels in Greece.

The latest legislative developments that indirectly or directly affect the operation of Greek hotels will be analyzed at the 7th General Assembly of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

The market value of Greek Luxury, A’ and B’ class hotels grew by three percent in the 2016-2107 period, according to an ICAP industry report.

Visitors to the Greek islands this year will find many new luxury hotels to choose from as a number of major investment projects are near completion.

The Grecotel Hotels & Resorts group in 2017 carried out more than 100 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and activities.

Hotel occupancy in Europe marked a sharp rise in 2017, the highest level ever recorded since the early 2000s, according to MKG Consulting.

The mayors of the North and South Aegean islands have appealed to the European Parliament over the abolition of a special tax status applicable until now.

Pre-bookings for Greece are picking up pace by as much as 30 percent, paving the way for a new record year, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The Halkidiki region in central Macedonia, northern Greece, is aiming to attract family tourism from Russia this year.

Workathlon, a hospitality recruiting company, will hold the 1st Interactive Hospitality Talent Fair on January 30, at the Electra Palace in Thessaloniki.

More than 20 Greek hotels are among the winners of the 2018 Travelers’ Choice for Hotels awards, as announced by TripAdvisor.

In efforts to decongest the world-famed caldera, Santorini’s local authorities announced the launch of a new berthing management system for incoming cruise ships.

In order for the stayover tax on hotels and rooms-to-let to be effectively collected, a series of adjustments must be made, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels says.