Company updates bluegr has Major Renovations Planned for its Hotels on Crete by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 14 October 2022 bluegr Hotels and Resorts has embarked on a large-scale investment plan to renovate its hotels on the Greek island of Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end by Maria Paravantes 13 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 13 October 2022 The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards MarBella Collection Hotels Honored by Condé Nast Traveler and World Travel Awards by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 Hotels of the MarBella Collection were voted among Greece’s best at the recently announced World Travel Awards and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Grand Hyatt Athens Goes ‘Grander’ with Major Expansion by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 The Grand Hyatt Athens is set to become largest Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in Europe following the completion of extensive expansion and renovation works in 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kallichoron Hotel: Eco-living and Sustainability High on Priority List by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2022 by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2022 The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypalea continues to align its business strategy to sustainability targets as part of its ongoing commitment towards a greener future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grivalia Hospitality Relocates Headquarters to Greece by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 Grivalia Hospitality, a leading investment company in the luxury hospitality sector, has transferred its headquarters from Luxembourg to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos Elected HOTREC President by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aria Hotels Opens ‘360° Residences’ Complex on Kefalonia by GTP editing team 5 October 2022 by GTP editing team 5 October 2022 Aria Hotels, a privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company, has opened the 360° Residences complex on the Greek island of Kefalonia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Top Culinary Talent Arrives at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens by GTP editing team 4 October 2022 by GTP editing team 4 October 2022 The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, located on the chic Athens Riviera, has appointed two of the industry’s finest talents to helm its dining outlets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Taste the World: Gastronomy and Mixology Come Together at Salonica Restaurant by GTP editing team 30 September 2022 by GTP editing team 30 September 2022 Thessaloniki’s residents and visitors were in for a treat when they attended the “Taste the World” event at Salonica, the restaurant of the 5-star Makedonia Palace Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC: Affordable Energy Prices Needed for Hotels to Remain Open by GTP editing team 29 September 2022 by GTP editing team 29 September 2022 Representing Europe’s hotels, HOTREC is urging EU lawmakers to take action and reduce energy prices so that hotels do not go bankrupt. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Radisson Hotel Group Announces Record Growth Year in Greece by GTP editing team 28 September 2022 by GTP editing team 28 September 2022 Radisson Hotel Group has announced a record year of growth for Greece with the signing of two hotels in Athens and the opening of two resorts on Mykonos and Skiathos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Savoy Hotel in Piraeus Opens with Refurbished Look by Nikos Krinis 28 September 2022 by Nikos Krinis 28 September 2022 The improvement plan of the historic Savoy Hotel in Piraeus is near completion with the property’s common areas, restaurant, lobby and event halls already sporting a new look. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Tourism Day: Travelers Get a Taste of ‘Greek Breakfast’ at Athens Airport by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2022 by Nikos Krinis 26 September 2022 Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Hotels Signs UNESCO ‘Sustainable Travel Pledge’ by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 After years of following sustainable practices, Divani Collections Hotels has become the first hotel chain in Greece to sign the UNESCO “Sustainable Travel Pledge”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Revenue Management: Cavo Zoe Enters Second Year of Partnership with RevitUp by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 by GTP editing team 26 September 2022 The Cavo Zoe Seaside Hotel in Cyprus has entered its second year of partnership with Greek revenue management company RevitUp. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Occupancy Continues to Lag Behind pre-Covid Levels by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 Despite Greece’s strong comeback in tourism in 2022, Athens hoteliers are far from satisfied with the occupancy levels in the first eight months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MarBella Collection’s ‘Greek Chefs Abroad II’ Showcases Greek Cuisine with a ‘Twist’ by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 by GTP editing team 23 September 2022 Aiming to showcase the vast potential of Greek cuisine internationally, the MarBella Collection held its annual “Greek Chefs Abroad II” event across its network of luxury hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GIC to Take Majority Stake in Sani/Ikos Luxury Resort Group by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 by GTP editing team 22 September 2022 GIC, a leading global investment firm in Singapore, has agreed to buy a majority stake in the Mediterranean luxury beach resort group, Sani/Ikos, in a transaction that values the company … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wyndham Adds ‘Vienna House’ Brand to Portfolio, Reinforces Position in Europe by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 by GTP editing team 16 September 2022 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has acquired the European “Vienna House” brand for 44 million euros adding approximately 40 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms to its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail