Hospitality VAT Hike a Destructive Blow to Greek Tourism Say Accommodation Professionals, Call on PM to Withdraw Proposal by GTP editing team 5 December 2014 by GTP editing team 5 December 2014 Accommodation professionals are calling on Prime Minister Antonis Samaras to step in and withdraw a recent proposal to increase value added tax (VAT) on hotel accommodation from the current 6.5 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ECTAA and HOTREC Strongly Disapprove of Rushed Agreement of Package Travel Directive by GTP editing team 4 December 2014 by GTP editing team 4 December 2014 The European Council will adopt a general approach on the revision of the Package Travel Directive during the Competitiveness Council held on Thursday. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Famed Chef Botrini Takes Over Kitchen at Epirus Palace in Greece by GTP editing team 4 December 2014 by GTP editing team 4 December 2014 Luxury Ioannina-based hotel Epirus Palace welcomes Michelin Star-winning chef Ettore Botrini as its new consulting chef and announces the official opening of its “I Cappuccini” concept bar-restaurant, aiming to become … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Possible Hotel VAT Increase in Greece Sparks Reactions by GTP editing team 2 December 2014 by GTP editing team 2 December 2014 Greek tourism professionals are up in arms over the government’s intention to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel accommodation from 6.5 percent at present to 13 percent. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality SETE Slams Government Plans for ‘Suicidal’ VAT Hike for Greek Hotels by GTP editing team 1 December 2014 by GTP editing team 1 December 2014 An increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel accommodation from 6.5 percent to 13 percent would start a domino effect of consequences, according to the Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Sharing Economy Thorny Issue for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 26 November 2014 by GTP editing team 26 November 2014 In efforts to explore the sharing economy and its effects on Greek tourism as well as identify possible solutions to lost revenue resulting from illegal leasing practices, the Hellenic Chamber … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens’ Hotels Record Highest Occupancy Increase in All of Europe in October by GTP editing team 24 November 2014 by GTP editing team 24 November 2014 Athens, Greece, was the only city that reported double-digit hotel occupancy increase on a European level, according to data released recently by STR Global on the European hotel industry for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ‘We Do Local’ Gives Greek Tourism Ventures Stamp of Approval by GTP editing team 24 November 2014 by GTP editing team 24 November 2014 In efforts to upgrade the Greek tourist product and ensure that quality standards are being met, a new accreditation body has been set up in collaboration with tourist professionals of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens Landmark Hotel Emporikon to Open for Business by GTP editing team 20 November 2014 by GTP editing team 20 November 2014 The Emporikon, a historic hotel building in the heart of Athens, is set to open its doors on New Year’s Day after more than half a century. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Lack of Liquidity Affects Hotel Market in Greece by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 The lack of liquidity is one of the main problems the Greek hotel market is currently up against, according to the president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Domestic Tourism: Short School Break Proposal On the Table, Again by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 The establishment of a new annual school holiday period in Greece to boost domestic tourism has once again been suggested by the Hellenic Hotel Federation (POX). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality High Energy Costs Put The Heat On Greek Hoteliers by GTP editing team 3 November 2014 by GTP editing team 3 November 2014 Greek hoteliers said recently that increasing energy costs are making the sector uncompetitive especially in rural parts of the country in view of the upcoming winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hoteliers Workshop Eyes Green Options by GTP editing team 31 October 2014 by GTP editing team 31 October 2014 Energy efficiency, environmental good practices and green policies were the highlights of a workshop held recently in Athens organized by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronikos Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Among 25 Best In Europe by GTP editing team 20 October 2014 by GTP editing team 20 October 2014 Three hotels in Greece are included on the 25 Best Hotels in Europe list, drawn up by the Australian edition of Business Insider. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Seasonality In Tourism Demand Puts A Strain On Hotel Industry In Greece by GTP editing team 14 October 2014 by GTP editing team 14 October 2014 Greece’s seasonality causes a major disadvantage to the country’s regional hotels and measures must be taken to lengthen the tourism season, according to a study conducted by the Institute for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Yes! Hotels Supports The Cultural & Social Face Of Athens, Greece by GTP editing team 14 October 2014 by GTP editing team 14 October 2014 Yes! Hotels Group, that runs units located in prime locations in Athens, Greece, has launched an initiative that supports cultural and social events in the city that aim to enhance … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Legalized In San Francisco, But With Restrictions by GTP editing team 9 October 2014 by GTP editing team 9 October 2014 Airbnb, the online platform that allows people to rent out an extra room or their entire home to travelers, will become legal in its headquarters in San Francisco. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Rural Accommodations In Greece See 35% Increase In Summer 2014 Bookings by GTP editing team 3 October 2014 by GTP editing team 3 October 2014 A 35 percent increase in bookings at small, family run, traditional and agrotourism lodgings in Greece was noted this summer, compared to last year, according to the Greek network of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotels In Athens, Greece, Performed Well In August 2014 by GTP editing team 24 September 2014 by GTP editing team 24 September 2014 Athens, Greece, experienced the second largest hotel occupancy increase and largest revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in August 2014 compared to the same month of 2013, according to data … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Meliá Hotel In Greece A Member Of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program In Europe by GTP editing team 23 September 2014 by GTP editing team 23 September 2014 The Meliá Athens is one of the 67 hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International that form part of the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program in Europe thanks to its sustainable business practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
