Hospitality Athens Hotels: 2016 Tourism Season was ‘Marginally Positive’ by GTP editing team 16 March 2017 by GTP editing team 16 March 2017 The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said that the 2016 tourism season for hotels in the Greek capital was “marginally positive”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Small Luxury Hotels CEO Says Greece ‘Still Value for Money’ by GTP editing team 8 March 2017 by GTP editing team 8 March 2017 For Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) CEO Filip Boyen, Greece is excellent value for money, it has exactly what it takes to become a leading luxury destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ENG Adv. - Inspiring Destinations to Travel & Stay in Greece Discover Naxos… from the Viewpoint of Aqua Vista Hotels by GTP editing team 15 January 2017 by GTP editing team 15 January 2017 Aqua Vista Hotels presents the Apricot & Sea Luxury Suites on Naxos, a hotel where the character of the Cyclades is combined with luxurious amenities for an ideal island getaway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Bad Weather Hype Takes Toll on Greek Hotel Holiday Business by GTP editing team 9 January 2017 by GTP editing team 9 January 2017 Hoteliers across Greece are expressing their disappointment and blaming TV channel weather forecasts for the decreased bookings mainly to destinations known for their winter offerings over the three-day Theofania holiday … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kavala’s Oceanis Hotel Revamped & Ready for Action by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 The Oceanis Hotel, in the heart of Kavala, northern Greece, has opened its doors and is ready for business following extensive renovation works, its management announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality How to Rent Out your Flat on Airbnb in Greece by GTP editing team 23 December 2016 by GTP editing team 23 December 2016 Those interested in renting out their properties, homes or flats in Greece through online platforms such as Airbnb, must meet a series of requirements. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Short-term Rentals Bill Raises Professional Concerns by GTP editing team 20 December 2016 by GTP editing team 20 December 2016 Hospitality professionals in Greece have expressed their concerns over an adjusted bill set to regulate an ever-growing shadow economy in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality TEMES-Dogus Consortium Takes Over Hilton Athens by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Home Holdings has acquired the majority stake in the share capital of Ionian Hotel Enterprises, owning company of Hilton Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality TourHotel Employees Get First Aid Training by GTP editing team 14 December 2016 by GTP editing team 14 December 2016 The TourHotel group of hotels recently held a First Aid seminar for employees of all its units to prepare them for emergency situations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Astir Palace Redevelopment Plan Presented, Resort to Re-open in 2018 by GTP editing team 6 December 2016 by GTP editing team 6 December 2016 Greece’s landmark coastal Astir Palace resort is expected to re-open in early 2018, following a redevelopment plan that includes the renovation of both Arion and Nafsika hotels, the development of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hotel Revamp Hints and More at Athens Event by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 Secrets and tips on how to best renovate a hotel business, the latest trends in design and client/visitor needs were the focus of the “Hotel Renovation & Supplies” day event … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Draft Law Places 90-day Cap on Short-term Rentals in Greece by GTP editing team 23 November 2016 by GTP editing team 23 November 2016 In efforts to deal with a growing sharing economy and lost taxes to the tune of 250 million euros annually, the Greek government is expected to table a draft law … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tourism Accommodation Body Calls for Inclusion of Greek SMEs in Funding Programs by GTP editing team 23 November 2016 by GTP editing team 23 November 2016 Small- and medium-sized tourism businesses should be able to tap into development programs in order to ensure the quality of services offered and gain added value, according to the president … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Seeking Ways to Offset ‘Stayover Tax’ by GTP editing team 22 November 2016 by GTP editing team 22 November 2016 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) is negotiating package deals for 2018 with tour operators in efforts to find ways to offset a new levy that will be charged on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek FinMin May Slap Short-term Rentals with 5% Tax by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 In efforts to tackle illegitimate home rentals, stem the practice which appears to be taking a bite out of the accommodation business and bring in much-needed cash to state coffers, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Melia Athens Renews Deal for Operations, Management by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 The Muskita Group through GM Hotel – Tourist Enterprises SA renewed its collaboration with Spanish chain Melia Hotels International for the operation of the Melia Athens this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb vs New York City: Let the Battle Begin by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Airbnb and the City of New York will meet in court following NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent approval of a law impacting online home rental companies like Airbnb. In response, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greeks Renting Out Homes Short-term the Latest Fad by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 All the more cash-strapped Greeks are renting out their properties to tourists in efforts to make ends meet while taking advantage of a vague legal framework, according to a survey … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Attica Hotel Employees Up in Arms Over Insurance Cuts by GTP editing team 12 October 2016 by GTP editing team 12 October 2016 Α meeting between Attica’s hotel and tourism employees and Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Wednesday ended in a deadlock after the unionists demanded the government scrap a decision which … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotels on Amorgos and Syros Now Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’ by GTP editing team 27 September 2016 by GTP editing team 27 September 2016 Hotels on Amorgos and Syros will now include Greek products and dishes on their breakfast menus as the two Cycladic islands recently became the latest destinations to join the “Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
