Company updates Grand Hyatt Athens: A Resort Hotel in the Greek Capital by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 by Nikos Krinis 8 December 2023 The Grand Hyatt Athens has completed a major expansion project that includes a new floor, an infinity pool, 548 rooms and 4,400sqm of space for events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Sani Resort Celebrates Wins Across Four Categories at World Travel Awards 2023 by GTP editing team 7 December 2023 by GTP editing team 7 December 2023 Greece’s Sani Resort in Halkidiki won four prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2023, further cementing the destination as a leader in the hospitality … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Domes Wins 10 Prestigious Titles at World Travel Awards 2023 by GTP editing team 7 December 2023 by GTP editing team 7 December 2023 Greek luxury hotel group Domes triumphed at the World Travel Awards 2023, securing ten awards across Europe and Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mitsis Hotels Group has Responsible Tourism as Highest Priority by GTP editing team 6 December 2023 by GTP editing team 6 December 2023 Aspiring to act as a role model for sustainable tourism development in Greece, Mitsis Hotels Group has released its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for the year 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Honored with Commercial Star Award 2023 for Excellence by GTP editing team 5 December 2023 by GTP editing team 5 December 2023 The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery in Greece received the prestigious Commercial Star Award 2023 for hospitality excellence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Hotel Grande Bretagne Holds Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Event by GTP editing team 4 December 2023 by GTP editing team 4 December 2023 The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of its 7.5-meter Christmas tree in its lobby. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Andronis Hotels Expands to Paros with Addition of ‘Minois’ to Portfolio by GTP editing team 1 December 2023 by GTP editing team 1 December 2023 Andronis Hotels, a collection of luxury five-star hotels and villas in Athens and Santorini, has expanded to Paros with the acquisition of the Minois hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Renewed Greek ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Seal Presented to Hospitality Sector by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 30 November 2023 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has evolved the identity and logo of its “Boutique Hotel” certification seal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Angered Over Climate Resilience Charge by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 November 2023 Greek hoteliers urge the government to reassess a newly announced climate resilience levy, arguing that it creates market distortions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers ‘Very Disappointed’ with Upcoming Law for Short-term Rentals by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 Greek hoteliers are not satisfied with the rules that are to be imposed on short-term rentals in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greek Hotels: Over 53,000 People are ‘Missing’ from Jobs in Hospitality by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 26 November 2023 A total of 53,229 job positions in Greek hotels remained unfilled this year, according to data from a study by ITEP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet by GTP editing team 24 November 2023 by GTP editing team 24 November 2023 The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Makedonia Palace Hotel Donates €30,000 to Hellenic Red Cross to Help Flood Victims by GTP editing team 22 November 2023 by GTP editing team 22 November 2023 The Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki donated 30,000 euros to the Hellenic Red Cross for the support of the flood victims in Thessaly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Santorini’s Athina Luxury Suites Wins World-class Hospitality Awards for Excellence by GTP editing team 21 November 2023 by GTP editing team 21 November 2023 The Athina Luxury Suites hotel has maintained its position among the top exclusive boutique hotels in the world with its recent win of four more global awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC: Europe’s Hoteliers Applaud New EU Short-term Rental Rules by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 by GTP editing team 20 November 2023 HOTREC, the voice of European hospitality, welcomed the new EU short-term rental rules highlighting them as a “landmark step” to a level playing field. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality EU Moves Closer to Transparency in Short-term Rental Sector by GTP editing team 17 November 2023 by GTP editing team 17 November 2023 EU lawmakers agreed on a draft regulation covering data collection and sharing to achieve transparency in the short-term rental market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ONOMA Hotel Holds First Silent Disco Party in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 by GTP editing team 16 November 2023 The ONOMA Hotel held Thessaloniki’s first ever Silent Disco Party, an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headsets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hoteliers in Greece Call for Changes to Taxation Draft Law by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2023 Hoteliers in Greece are arguing that a recently tabled tax bill should focus on protecting the sector’s value for money. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Updated Law Includes New Tourism Tax, Rules for Short-term Rentals by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2023 The Greek Economy Ministry has tabled an updated draft law that includes rules for Airbnb-style rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Radisson Continues to Expand in Greece, Announces New ‘Blu’ Resort in Mani by GTP editing team 14 November 2023 by GTP editing team 14 November 2023 Radisson Hotel Group is continuing its expansion drive across Greece with the opening of a new hotel under its upper upscale Radisson Blu brand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail