Company updates Greece Fluster, Tunisia Attacks Curb Thomas Cook Gains by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 The Thomas Cook Group announced Thursday, that the June 26 terrorist attack in Tunisia, and the recent political and economic turmoil in Greece, were expected to take a toll on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Titania Hotel’s Olive Garden Serves the Stars on a Plate by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Titania Hotel’s pride and joy, the Olive Garden Bar & Restaurant, will be up and running on August 6, ready to welcome eclectic guests to its roof garden offering dinner … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa Makes Coastal Improvements by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa is taking the summer beachside experience to new heights by expanding and extending the seashore to include the very best amenities for its guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Report: Greek Hotel Internet Promo Can Bring in Cash by GTP editing team 28 July 2015 by GTP editing team 28 July 2015 The Internet promotion of Greek hotels and accommodation can bring in up to 2 billion euros in revenues, according to a report released recently by the National Bank of Greece … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rethymno Hoteliers, Producers Get to Know ‘We Do Local’, Next Stop Heraklion by GTP editing team 28 July 2015 by GTP editing team 28 July 2015 Tourism professionals in Rethymno, Crete, had the chance to learn more about the ambitious “We Do Local” initiative granting annual certification to ventures that successfully support and promote the island’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens: Hotel Occupancy Up, Revenue Down in June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 July 2015 by GTP editing team 24 July 2015 Hotels in Athens, Greece, saw occupancy rise 3.2 percent to 90.5 percent last month, according to data released on Friday by STR Global on the European hotel industry for June … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HotelBrain Head Tells World Greek Tourism is Tops by GTP editing team 23 July 2015 by GTP editing team 23 July 2015 In interviews to CNN, the London Times and Sky News, HotelBrain founder and president Panos Paleologos underlined that tourism professionals in Greece demonstrated exemplary responsibility and honored their guests despite … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Yes! Hotels Supports Greek Tourism Via Social Media Campaign by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 YES! Hotels Group has launched a social media campaign to promote the values and virtues of Athens and Greece to countries abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Suggests 13% VAT Rate for Hotels in its Bailout Proposal to Creditors by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 A value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent on Greek hotels and the elimination of discounts on the country’s most popular islands, are included in the proposal the Greek government submitted … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hospitality Forum & Awards Pave Future for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 With over 250 participants, this year’s Hospitality Forum & Awards, organized last month by Ethos Media events and Hrima magazine, laid the groundwork for tourism to work as a driver … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Anemomylos: A Romantic Getaway on the Island of Syros by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 True to the architectural traditions of Syros, Anemomylos is an old windmill that has been renovated into a three-level pension offering a unique experience of Cycladic culture and breath-taking views … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Pelion’s Hotel Des Roses Launches Eco Activities for All by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 Nestled in the fishing village of Platanias, southern Pelion, Hotel Des Roses invites restless travelers to participate in three new alternative tourism programs this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Historic Hotels of Europe Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 A new Board of Directors of the Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) was elected for a 2-year mandate. Barbara Avdis, founder of Yades Greek Historic Hotels, was elected Chairman of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Presents New Classification System by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has introduced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece, which aims to ensure reliability, innovation, transparency and accountability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotline Opened for Greek Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 A hotline has been set up for Greek tourism professionals that may need assistance with operational and functional issues that have arisen due to the recent developments in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Debate: VAT Rate on Hotels in Greece by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 The hotly debated value-added-tax (VAT) rate issue has been the main topic of discussion among tourism professional circles for the past months in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality VAT Rate on Greek Hotels: Lenders Want 23%, Greece Says 13% by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 Greece’s creditors seem determined to impose the value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 23 percent on both accommodation and food services and do away with the reduced VAT rate that currently applies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Interview: George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO, tells GTP what exactly makes the Aqua Vista Hotels brand stand out and he gives us a “sneak preview” of the company’s future plans … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Proposed VAT Hike on Greek Hotels and Islands Causes Stir by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 State Minister Alekos Flabouraris’ statement to increase VAT on accommodation from 6.5 percent to 23 percent set off alarm bells among the country’s hotel industry, with Greek hoteliers calling it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens Lycabettus Hotel to Close, Jobs Not Lost by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 The Athens Lycabettus Hotel, located on the pedestrian street of Valaoritou & Voukourestiou, between Kolonaki & Syntagma Square, will close on June 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
