Hospitality Tour Operators Dominate Int’l Brand Landscape in Greek Hotel Market by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 Tour operators TUI and Thomas Cook have enlarged their dominance in the Greek hotel market, according to data released by GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek ‘Breakfast Basket’ to Debut at SETKE Congress by GTP editing team 20 October 2017 by GTP editing team 20 October 2017 The Greek “Breakfast Basket” initiative will officially premiere during the 2nd Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) congress in November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels Losing Millions from the ‘Sharing Economy’ by GTP editing team 19 September 2017 by GTP editing team 19 September 2017 The direct impact of the so-called sharing economy on the Greek hotel industry has been estimated at 525 million euros a year in lost lodging revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2017 100% Hotel Show Launches New Hospitality Blog to Share Inspiration and Knowledge by GTP editing team 13 September 2017 by GTP editing team 13 September 2017 The 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, has launched a blog to keep professionals updated on the fair’s latest developments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Sweet Summer’ for Airbnb, Emerging as Top Choice for Tourists by GTP editing team 4 September 2017 by GTP editing team 4 September 2017 All the more travelers are opting for short stay accommodation in private homes, according to data released recently by hospitality platform Airbnb. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Properties Prime Buys for Luxury Holiday Home Buyers by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and Rhodes are among the top choices for buyers seeking to invest in luxury holiday accommodation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Chief: Quality Key to Robust Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 by GTP editing team 1 September 2017 Robust growth of the tourism sector can only be achieved by investing in quality, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) president George Tsakiris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hotels Booking Strong for 82nd Trade Fair by GTP editing team 29 August 2017 by GTP editing team 29 August 2017 Hotels in Thessaloniki are almost fully booked ahead of the upcoming 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to run on September 9-17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Too Many Tourists Causing Disruption, Europeans Getting Fed Up by GTP editing team 11 August 2017 by GTP editing team 11 August 2017 Residents at cities across Europe are telling tourists to go home after the massive inflows of travelers are making life a burden at many destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Five-star Resorts Packed for Greece’s Aug. 15 Holiday, Rates Soar by GTP editing team 9 August 2017 by GTP editing team 9 August 2017 Five-star hotels at popular destinations across Greece are fully booked and charging higher rates for the August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotel Rates on the Rise in August by GTP editing team 8 August 2017 by GTP editing team 8 August 2017 The average online price of hotel rooms in popular Greek destinations has increased in August, according to data provided by Trivago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Halkidiki Tourism Pros Call on Gov’t to Clamp Down on Illegal Campers by GTP editing team 4 August 2017 by GTP editing team 4 August 2017 Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, northern Greece, are calling on the government to take measures and as of 2018 effectively deal with illegal campers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Overnight Stays at Thessaloniki Hotels Rise in First Half of Year by GTP editing team 3 August 2017 by GTP editing team 3 August 2017 Thessaloniki hotels are seeing a rise in the number of overnight stays for the first half of 2017, according to the city’s hotels association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Porto Carras Grand Resort: Discover Elegance and Luxury at its Finest this Summer by GTP editing team 3 August 2017 by GTP editing team 3 August 2017 Are you looking to play golf, dive into crystal clear waters, sample the finest wines or simply relax? Visit the Porto Carras Grand Resort this summer! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality NBG Says €6bn Needed for Greece Hotel Sector Growth by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 The National Bank of Greece says that a competitive tourism product, new destinations, extended season and investments for upgrades or new hotels are necessary to boost travel revenue by 40%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels Report Positive Performance in First Half of 2017 by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 Hotels in Athens recorded an overall positive performance during the first six months of the year, according to the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete’s Nana Beach Hotel Sets ‘Green’ Example by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 by GTP editing team 1 August 2017 The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete is setting the good example participating in the “Clean Up the Med” and “Make Holidays Greener” campaigns. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws All Inclusive Resorts Account for 2.2% of Greece Total by GTP editing team 31 July 2017 by GTP editing team 31 July 2017 All inclusive resorts account for 2.2 percent of Greece’s total accommodation units, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotels Under Public Revenue Authority Scrutiny by GTP editing team 28 July 2017 by GTP editing team 28 July 2017 Greece’s independent Authority for Public Revenue said it would begin inspections of hotel businesses across the country in efforts to curb tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hospitality Tax to Hamper Small Hotel Upgrades by GTP editing team 28 July 2017 by GTP editing team 28 July 2017 A new accommodation tax set to take effect next year is expected to put a damper on plans by smaller hotel units to renovate or upgrade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail