Hospitality The ‘Sharing Economy’ in Tourism Deprives Greece of Millions of Euros by GTP editing team 8 October 2015 by GTP editing team 8 October 2015 The Greek economy misses out on taxes adding up to 350 million euros per year due to the operation of illegal tourism accommodation, according to a study presented on Thursday … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Thessaloniki Sees Rise in Overnights, Drop in Revenue by GTP editing team 5 October 2015 by GTP editing team 5 October 2015 The northern port city of Thessaloniki is growing into destination of choice with the number of overnight stays rising by 100,000 in the first eight months of the year, but … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Google Enhances Hotel Search Services by GTP editing team 25 September 2015 by GTP editing team 25 September 2015 Google has revamped its “hotel finder” for travelers-to-be seeking accommodation choices, complete with availability, prices, and reviews. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TUI Distinguishes Greece’s ‘Alex Beach Hotel’ with ‘2015 Environment Champion’ Award by GTP editing team 24 September 2015 by GTP editing team 24 September 2015 Alex Beach Hotel & Bungalows on Rhodes has received the prestigious TUI Environmental Champion award “TUI Umwelt Champion” for the year 2015 presented by the German leading tour operator. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels: Expedia, Booking.com Agree to Allow Leeway for Fair Competition by GTP editing team 23 September 2015 by GTP editing team 23 September 2015 The Hellenic Competition Commission will drop a formal investigation concerning Booking.com’s and Expedia’s cooperation agreements with hotel businesses in Greece, after the two companies agreed to revise their contracts with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Certification Expert DQS Hellas New Kid on Block by GTP editing team 22 September 2015 by GTP editing team 22 September 2015 DQS Hellas announced earlier this week that it will be providing assessment and certification to hotels and accommodation units in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Astir Palace Counts Honors at 2015 World Travel Awards by GTP editing team 21 September 2015 by GTP editing team 21 September 2015 Astir Palace’s units “The Westin Athens” and “Arion Resort & Spa” came out winners at the prestigious 2015 World Travel Awards (WTA) held recently in Sardinia, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Face Challenges Despite Positive Tourism Data by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX), Yiannis Retsos, on Thursday informed journalists on the challenges Greek hoteliers are up against, despite this year’s encouraging tourism figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels Hike Rates in September, Still Among Europe’s Cheapest by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 Athens hotel rates were up by 18 percent in September, compared to the same month last year, but are still among the most affordable in Europe, according to online booking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS Launches Courses for Hotel Inspectors by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 TÜV Austria Hellas has announced a specialized training program for hotel classification inspectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Thessaloniki: In the Lap of Luxury by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Hundreds of visitors will flock this weekend to the northern city of Thessaloniki, for the annual International Trade Fair (TIF-Helexpo), which opens on Saturday and runs through to September 13. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santorini’s Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa to Open in April by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 The Metaxas Group is proud to announce the arrival of a new member to its group of hotels, the Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, set to open it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Keeps High Guest Satisfaction Rating in July Despite Capital Controls by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 Greek hotels received a high guest satisfaction rating in July, despite the uncertainty in the country due to capital controls at the time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tourism Industry Vital for Employment in Greece, Figures Show by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 Greek tourism contributes to the country’s employment and boosts the revenue of social security funds, more than other sectors of the economy, recent figures show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Celebrities Talk About their Aldemar Royal Mare Experience by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 Prominent Turkish TV persona/writer Ece Vahapoglu and Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov were among the very happy guests at Aldemar Royal Mare Hotel on Crete, which they described as a unique … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Liberalization of Greek Vacation Rental Market Worries Sector by GTP editing team 17 August 2015 by GTP editing team 17 August 2015 Professionals in the Greek accommodation sector have expressed concern over the decision to open up the tourist rental market to include homes and villas and do away with a 30-day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Optimism Shrinks in Greek Hospitality Sector for Third Quarter 2015 by GTP editing team 13 August 2015 by GTP editing team 13 August 2015 The optimism of hoteliers for further improvements in hotel performance in Greece this year has diminished, according to the latest tourism barometer report by GBR Consulting on the expectations of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall by GTP editing team 12 August 2015 by GTP editing team 12 August 2015 The August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday is the peak season for Greek holidaymakers to travel, but this year the number has dropped by 20 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Hotels to Open in the Heart of Athens by GTP editing team 11 August 2015 by GTP editing team 11 August 2015 Syntagma and Omonia squares in central Athens will welcome two new grande hotels in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotels: Satisfaction Guaranteed, Says SETE by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 Greek hotels, the quality of services offered and the warm welcome are ensuring guaranteed satisfaction for visitors to Greece in the first half of 2015, according to data released by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
