Hospitality

The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers.

Airlines and tour operators are already adding seats, routes and new destinations in Greece to their travel programs for 2024.

Brown Hotels Collection has appointed Spyros Ioannou as Country COO and Alexandros Papageorgiou as Finance Director in Greece.

The EU has blocked a Booking-Etraveli merger deal, citing that it would allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel OTAs.

The Greek government will tighten regulations on short-term rentals, imposing new fees and fines for non-compliance.

The EU announced a new set of short-term rental rules aimed at increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings.

Costa Navarino has a long track record of initiatives and actions focused on sustainable development practices.

The Municipality of Athens will be awarding hotels with a special label for participating in the city’s biowaste collection program.

Hoteliers in Central Greece affected by Storm Daniel reiterated their calls for help, urging the government to take immediate measures.

Greece’s short-term rentals managers welcome the government’s recognition of Airbnb-style activity as an equal hospitality market segment.

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens achieved the 35th place in the first edition of “The World’s 50 Best Hotels”.

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.

Hotelising this year saw new partnerships as well as occupancy growth and an increase in the sales revenue of the hotels in its portfolio.

The Minadakis brothers have undertaken general management duties at the Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula hotels.

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Hellenic Red Cross to support Thessaly’s flood-stricken residents.

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel made a stunning addition to Athens’ hospitality scene with the opening of the 10 Urban Roof restaurant bar.

The Mar-Bella Collection, a family-run hospitality brand, has achieved ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for 2023-2024.

The “stayover tax” charged at Greek hotels will rise and Airbnb hosts with 3 or more properties will be subject to VAT.