Hospitality Airbnb Athens Bookings Boost Local Economy by 69 million Euros by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Hospitality platform Airbnb has boosted the local economy by 69 million euros, supported over 1,000 jobs and is attracting new visitors to Athens, a study released on Wednesday found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards King George Hotel Receives Two Accolades at 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards in Athens by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 The Tudor Hall Restaurant of the King George hotel received two important gastronomic awards at the 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards ceremony held recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Creta Maris Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality with Weeklong Festivities by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aldemar’s Revamped Rhodes Amilia Mare Hotel Set for Summer Season 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 The Aldemar Group’s renovated Amilia Mare hotel, located on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, ushers in the summer season with new offerings, upgraded facilities and the finest services in its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Federation President Calls for Measures to Rekindle Domestic Tourism by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The political instability, Greece’s troublesome and tedious negotiations with the EU and the resultant negative media reports are taking a toll on Greek tourism, Hellenic Hotel Federation (POX) President Yiannis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Full House but No Cash in Hand for Greek Hoteliers, Online Bookings New Lifeline by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 Greek hoteliers are now turning to foreign markets to ensure liquidity as banks are not offering financial backing and tour operators are minimizing and delaying advance payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Occupancy to Sustain Upward Trend in 2015 by GTP editing team 2 April 2015 by GTP editing team 2 April 2015 Athens proved to be an attractive city break destination in 2014 as occupancy rose in the city’s hotels by 21 percent compared to 2013, reaching 2008 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tourism Professionals Decide to Fight Illegal Accommodation in Greece by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), has decided to fight back against illegal tourism accommodation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Kountoura: Ministry to Support Small and Medium-sized Tourism Enterprises by GTP editing team 30 March 2015 by GTP editing team 30 March 2015 The Greek ministry that oversees tourism will strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises of the sector, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said today in Athens during the general assembly of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Positive Q4 Results for Accommodation, Food Services in Greece by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 Accommodation and food services as well as transport have performed well in the October-December 2014 period, according to figures released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Boosts Hotel Occupancy in Southern Europe in January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Greece was among the countries that contributed to Southern Europe’s occupancy growth last month, according to data released on Wednesday by STR Global on the European hotel industry for January … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Local Hotel Association Aims to Bring Laconia Into the Spotlight by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Establishing the southeastern Peloponnesian region of Laconia, which includes some of the country’s major tourist sites such as Monemvasia, Elafonissos, the Diros stalactite caves, Mt Taigetos, Mt Parnonas and Mystras, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Hotels Hope for Better Year by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 The increase of leisure tourists, the significant rise in overnight stays and the low revenue per available rooms, summarizes Thessaloniki’s tourism performance in 2014, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association informed during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism in Thessaloniki Enjoys Increase in Overnights but Revenue is Weak by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, saw double digit growth in overnight stays by 16.75 percent last year compared to 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Breakfast Gaining Ground by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 The Greek breakfast concept is gaining momentum with all the more regions joining the initiative in efforts to promote eating Greek as well as local products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotel Rates Rise Up to 11% for Carnival by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Greek hotels have increased their prices ahead of the Carnival season, according to trivago.com’s pricing index released earlier this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Historic Hotels of Europe Celebrates 2015 with 20 New Members by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 The Historic Hotels of Europe, a niche consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced an exceptional growth in new membership for 2015, with 20 new hotels joining the group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hotel Chamber Lists Challenges in Greek Hospitality Sector by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 Despite last year’s excellent tourism season, Greek hoteliers still face a bevy of challenges that are impeding performance, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris, informed during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotel Rates among Cheapest, Bookings on the Rise by GTP editing team 5 February 2015 by GTP editing team 5 February 2015 Greece is ranked ninth among 24 countries offering the cheapest accommodation and Athens 10th among 50 city destinations according to a trivago.com best value report, making the country an attractive … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
