Hospitality

The Herodion Hotel in Athens recently hosted a pre-Christmas celebration to mark the start of the holiday season, offering a preview of its festive ambiance.

Aldemar Resorts sets a new benchmark for conference tourism with the state-of-the-art Ilis Congress Center.

Athens and Attica saw a 2.2% year-on-year rise in hotel demand in October 2024, following five months of declining occupancy.

Despite tax burdens and ongoing staffing shortages, Greek hotels reported strong occupancy rates throughout the first ten months of 2024.

A tax bill tabled in Greek Parliament increases the climate resilience fee for hotels and short-term rentals.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024 saw one Greek destination, eleven hotels, and one travel agency in Greece win travel industry “Oscars”.

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a prominent owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe, has added the five-star Grand Hyatt Athens to its portfolio.

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) has expanded its presence in Greece with the addition of two properties to its portfolio.

Greece’s hospitality industry’s key challenges were the focus of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ recent assembly.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Greece is taking legal action against Booking.com over its use of rate parity clauses.

The German Hotel Association (IHA) is optimistic about Greek hoteliers’ lawsuits against Booking.com, citing strong legal grounds.

The Gem Society Hotel captures the Athens’ essence and continues to shape the city’s tourism landscape.

Global hospitality leader Hilton announced the opening of two new resorts in Greece, marking a significant expansion in the country.

Grand Hyatt Athens continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for international meetings.

New operating rules for short-term rental accommodations in Greece will be introduced through a draft law by the Tourism Ministry

Athens’ hoteliers have called on municipalities across the Attica region to refrain from raising the stayover duty for hotels.

Elounda Hills, a pioneering sustainable residential development on Crete, has officially received approval from the Greek state, marking a significant milestone in the project’s progress.

The European Holiday Home Association (EHHA) has filed a complaint with the European Commission, arguing that Catalan short-term rental rules are unjustified, disproportionate, and violate EU law.

Four Greek hotels received prestigious honors at the Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2024.

A proposed sustainability-based hotel rating system in Greece has been included in the Tourism Ministry’s upcoming legislative bill.