Company updates Athenaeum InterContinental Assumes New Management Role by GTP editing team 1 August 2007 by GTP editing team 1 August 2007 The Athenaeum InterContinental recently announced they will officially manage the Ethniki Insurance convention center on Syngrou Avenue, which is in close proximity to the hotel. The new convention center has … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Aquila Hotels and Resorts Plans Continued Expansion by GTP editing team 1 July 2007 by GTP editing team 1 July 2007 As the name infers–Aquila is the golden eagle of mythology that carried the thunderbolts of Zeus–Aquila’s owner feels the group’s development plans will make it a symbol of power and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Astir Palace Vouliagmeni Launches New Luxury Spa by GTP editing team 1 July 2007 by GTP editing team 1 July 2007 Astir Palace Vouliagmenis’ Arion Resort and Spa, part of The Luxury Collection of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, recently opened its new spa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Porto Elounda Launches the Six Senses Spa by GTP editing team 1 June 2007 by GTP editing team 1 June 2007 The thalassotherapy center, Six Senses Spa, housed in the exclusive Porto Elounda hotel in Heraklion, Crete, recently opened its doors to receive Greek and foreign tourists who seek relaxation and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Cavo Sidero Environmental Resort Opens in 2009 by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 British investors presented plans last month for a vast, all-season resort on the island of Crete that is expected to cost 1.2 billion euros. Developers of the project described it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Health & Safety Accreditation System Launched by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 Two leading accommodation booking companies in the UK – with about 5,000 properties represented – are first to sign up to a new holiday accommodation safety scheme, according to recent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Royal Olympic Transformed Into Majestic Hotel by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 by GTP editing team 1 April 2007 After almost three years of reconstruction at a cost of more than 20 million euros, the classic Royal Olympic hotel has been transformed into one the capital’s three most distinguished … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Attica Hotels Post Increases by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Attica hotel occupancy in 2006 increased 9.8 percent against the year before. Room prices were up 2.6 percent and revenue per room increased by 12.6 percent, according to Giorgos Tsakiris, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hoteliers Against New Subsidies by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Hoteliers are voicing strong opposition to a clause in the new investment incentives law that provides for subsidies of at least 15 percent for the construction of new hotels in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Expedia Promotes Benefits to Greek Hoteliers by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 Expedia, the world’s leading online travel provider, is holding ten workshops in major cities throughout Greece. This initiative to help promote tourism in Greece and improve hotel competitiveness is a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus’ New Solution Boosts Hotel Bookings by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 Amadeus has a new solution that travel agents and hotels can use to track and claim hotel booking commissions. Amadeus estimates that travel agencies lose more than 120 million euro … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Successful Hotel Expands Into the Winery Business by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 The Papagiannis family, owner of the successful Possidi Holidays Hotel is expanding into the winery business. With an investment of 3 million euros, the family will develop the Domaine Claudia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Yes! Hotels Group Acquires Another Property by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 Last month, Yes! Hotels group owned by Dakis Ioannou acquired the Olympic Palace Hotel in Athens, which brings the group’s collection of boutique hotels up to five. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Theoxenia Holds Official Opening by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 The Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel, which opened in September 2006, is the new addition to the Theoxenia Palace Hotels luxury chain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality New Hotel Booking Website Up and Running by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 A new on-line resort and hotel booking site, youtravel.com, was launched last month. So far 25,000 rooms are available in destinations including Greece, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Malta, Cyprus, Tunisia, Portugal, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel and Technical Chambers Sign Memorandum by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 Hellenic Hotel Chamber President Gerasimos Fokas and Technical Chamber of Greece President Yiannis Alavanos signed a memorandum of agreement on seven critical issues that concern both the hotel and technical … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality A Chain of Historic Hotels in Greece by GTP editing team 1 November 2006 by GTP editing team 1 November 2006 Yades Heritage & Hospitality Hotels is the first chain of unique, luxurious, privately-owned properties of historical interest located throughout Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality The Grande Bretagne Draws International Recognition by GTP editing team 1 November 2006 by GTP editing team 1 November 2006 The Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in the center of Athens, received recognition by a host of international publications. In the special annual publication by the editors of the U.S. luxury … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Luxurious Spa Treatments in Karpenissi by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Montana Spa Hotel in Karpenissi has an extensive array of luxurious spa treatments available to help guests relax and revitalize. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Chamber Discusses Tourism and 4th EU Subsidy Program by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 At a press conference last month, Makis Fokas, president of the Hellenic Hotel Chamber, said that tourism is on a roll this summer. “Foreign tourist arrivals are rising and may … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
