Hospitality Visitors Satisfied with the ‘Filoxenia’ of Greek Hotels in May by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 Holidaymakers were satisfied with the Greek filoxenia (hospitality) offered by hotels in Greece last month, according to a poll of visitor satisfaction in May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Creta Maris Toasts to Blue Flag Beach Distinction by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, celebrated one more distinction with the Blue Flag eco-label for its beach at a special event on June 9. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Sees Rise in Jan-May Visitor Numbers by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 Visitor numbers were positive for Athens and Attica during the first five months of the year, the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said in an announcement on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Boutari Brings Wine to the Selective Traveler at Crete’s Scalani Hills by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 One of the country’s largest wineries, Boutari, has teamed up with Aria Hotels for the creation of the Scalani Hills Residences, a collection of three deluxe suites situated in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Newcomer AthensWas Hotel Promises Luxury and Romance in the Heart of Town by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 In the heart of Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis, Anemi Hotels group announces the opening of its newest arrival, the luxury design AthensWas Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fully Renovated ‘Vigla Hotel’ Treats Travelers to Amorgos Island Delights by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 Focusing on the latest developments in hospitality and respecting the needs of modern travelers, the Vigla Hotel, located on Amorgos, is welcoming the summer season with a full renovation of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Revamped Athens Ledra Set for Summer with Open Pool and More by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 The luxury Athens Ledra Hotel has renovated its Panorama Restaurant & Pool Bar and is ready to usher in the summer season with the finest menu and drinks during moments … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Luxury & the City: Athens’ Handpicked Hotels for Pampering and Thrills by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 GTP takes a closer look at luxury travel in Greece. The first in our series focuses on city break hotels. From the lavish hotels in Athens and its surrounding suburbs … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Alternate Tourism Minister Scraps Special Accommodation Seal by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to terminate the special seal indicating legitimate accommodation, which was issued by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in collaboration with other trade bodies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Historic Hotel Pentelikon Shuts Down by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 One of Athens’ historic luxury hotels, the Pentelikon in the northern suburb of Kifissia, closed up shop on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Foreign Tour Operators Add Default Clause to Greek Deals in Case of Bankruptcy by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 Foreign tour operators fearing a possible Grexit, bankruptcy or tax status change in tourism, are now requiring Greek hoteliers to include a default clause in all contracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers to Bear Brunt of Proposed Taxes by up to 147.6m Euros by GTP editing team 18 May 2015 by GTP editing team 18 May 2015 Greek hoteliers may be faced with up to 147.6 million euros in additional taxes should the government decide to go ahead with the proposed levies on tourism it has announced … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Possible New Tax Measures Worry Greek Hotel Industry by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) on Friday voiced concern over the impact new measures would have on the hotel sector and the national economy in general, during a meeting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Creta Maris Marks 40 Years of Hospitality, Quality Services in True Cretan Style by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 Art shows, concerts, parties and traditional happenings in true Cretan style were at the centre of weeklong celebrations for Creta Maris’ 40-year anniversary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Set Goals for 2015, Troubled Over Proposed Tourism Taxes by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Thessaloniki hoteliers expressed their concern over proposed tax measures in the tourism sector as well as their optimism about the increased number of bookings in the northern port city during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Chamber Seeks Greek Prime Minister’s Intervention Over Possible Tax Hikes by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday sought Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ intervention to prevent new tax hikes to tourism enterprises in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Express Concern on Possible VAT Hike by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) has expressed deep concern regarding a possible increase of the value-added tax (VAT) rate on accommodation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers are Generally Optimistic for Second Quarter 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Greek hoteliers remain optimistic for 2015 in regards to occupancy and room rates, regardless the economic uncertainty, according to the latest tourism barometer report by GBR Consulting for 2015 Q2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality SETE Calls On Government to Tackle Illegal Accommodation, Propose Feasible Measures by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Europe’s Hoteliers Team Up to Fight ‘Shadow Hospitality’ by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
