Hospitality

A group of Israeli journalists recently had the chance to discover all that Thessaloniki, Greece, has to offer as a city break and gastronomy destination.

The newly launched InvestEU program, a new EU budgetary instrument, will support key investments in Greece.

Hoteliers in Greece will be working with nonprofit NatTour to promote bike tourism to visitors.

The hotel association of Halkidiki, northern Greece, celebrated 40 years of dedication to building and promoting the destination’s hospitality industry.

Sani/Ikos in June 2023 will open the new Ikos Porto Petro in Majorca, the group’s second resort in the Iberian Peninsula under the Ikos Resorts brand.

Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues.

Elafonisos, a tiny island south of the Peloponnese, is taking steps to develop into a destination ideal for remote working.

Greek tourism may have seen more revenue than expected this season, but the country’s hoteliers are bracing themselves for challenges in 2023.

The 5-star Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay resort is set to enter the final stage of an extensive renovation ahead of a spring 2023 relaunch.

Greek property owners and hosts are calling on the government to re-examine proposed legislation covering Airbnb-style rentals in Greece.  

Greece’s Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese received two leading global accolades at the 9th World Golf Awards.

The health benefits of the Cretan lifestyle and diet were highlighted at an experiential conference in Rethymno, attended by over 100 university professors and co-organized by Grecotel.

The Grand Forest Metsovo, a Greek luxury nature retreat, was once again given the title of the “World’s Leading Landmark Hotel” at the World Travel Awards.

Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save – Do Business) plan.

A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens.

Mitsis Hotels’ new CSR program exemplifies the Group’s values and aspiration to act as a role model for sustainable tourism development in Greece.

Greek hoteliers are calling for stricter rules to be imposed on Airbnb-style rentals in Greece, following a revealing study by Grant Thornton.

“The A Hotels” chain of resorts and spas has announced Εlena Papadaki as the new Director of Sales of the Grand Serai Congress & Spa in Ioannina, Greece.

Aria Hotels has added the Petani Bay Hotel – Adults Only on Kefalonia to its portfolio, strengthening its presence in the region of the Ionian Islands.

With Greek tourism on a roll this year it’s no wonder that local and international investors have their eye on Greece’s hospitality scene.