Destinations news Costa Nostrum: Three More Beaches on Crete Get ‘Sustainable’ Label by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 by GTP editing team 8 August 2022 The Costa Nostrum organization has certified three more coastal areas on the Greek island of Crete with the “Sustainable Beaches” label. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino Welcomes the ‘Democracy and Happiness Weekend’ in September by GTP editing team 5 August 2022 by GTP editing team 5 August 2022 World acclaimed authors and innovative thinkers will gather at Costa Navarino in Greece in September to attend the “Democracy and Happiness Weekend” cultural event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park to Host Beach Games in Kyllini by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 by GTP editing team 4 August 2022 The Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park in Kyllini is getting ready to host a three-day sports event with over 20 beach activities and games during August 20-22. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hotel Stays More Affordable in Athens Than in Other European Cities by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 A study found hotel stays in Athens more affordable compared to most other European destinations with average room rates much lower than those offered in rival cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lampsa Hotels Sells the Sheraton Rhodes Resort to Spanish Investment Fund by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Lampsa Hellenic Hotels has sold the 5-star Sheraton Rhodes Resort to the Spanish investment fund Azora for 43.8 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Sees Hospitality Activity in April-June Above 2019 Levels by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 Hospitality group Accor announced that its activity in the second quarter of the year recovered to levels close to, if not above, those of 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Sector Sees Over 70 New Openings During 2017–2022 by Nikos Krinis 2 August 2022 by Nikos Krinis 2 August 2022 Seventy-one new hotels opened in the Greek capital over the last five years with the majority located in the center of Athens, according to GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Vedema 2022: ‘Selene’ to Dedicate Two Days to Santorini’s Wines in September by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 by GTP editing team 2 August 2022 The Selene Restaurant has announced Vedema 2022, a two-day event full of unique local wines of Santorini, experiential masterclasses, amazing photographs and a unique 6-hands menu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality HOTREC Makes Recommendations for Regulating Short-term Rentals in the EU by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2022 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2022 HOTREC is calling for an EU-wide framework that will introduce clear and consistent obligations for short-term rental platforms and hosts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Athens Hotels Still Struggling to Boost Occupancy Levels by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 Hotels in the Greek capital are still struggling to increase occupancy levels, which suffered a blow after the onset of Covid-19, according to the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Elitour and Greek Hotels Agree to Develop Health & Wellness Tourism by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 The Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour has teamed up with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels for the creation of travel packages offering health, spa and wellness tourism options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Neptune Hotels Gives €700 Bonus to Each Staff Member by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 by GTP editing team 29 July 2022 A bonus of 700 euros will be issued to all employees of the Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Domes Aulūs Zante Opens After €13.5m Renovation by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 by GTP editing team 28 July 2022 Following an extensive 13.5-million-euro renovation, the luxury Domes Aulūs Zante resort opened its doors this month on Zakynthos and is welcoming guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israeli Travelers Drive Tourism to Thessaloniki in H1 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lesante Collection Adds New Hotel on Zakynthos to Portfolio by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 by GTP editing team 27 July 2022 The Lesante Cape resort on Zakynthos opened its doors recently as the latest addition to the roster of the award-winning Lesante Collection group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Luxury Resort ‘NOŪS’ Enters Santorini’s Hotel Scene by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Santorini recently welcomed a new entry to its hotel scene: NOŪS, a luxury resort that blends the popular Greek island’s history with contemporary flair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aria Hotels Planning to Offer ‘Air Taxi’ Services to Guests in the Future by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 Aria Hotels has announced that in the future it will provide access to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to help its guests traverse Greece and its isles. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Poseidonion’s ‘On The Verandah’ Restaurant Puts Traditional Greek Classics on the Menu by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 by GTP editing team 26 July 2022 The “On The Verandah” restaurant of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses has unveiled its new menu that is highlighted by traditional Greek classics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AZADE: New Boutique Hotel Opens its Doors in Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 AZADE, a brand new luxurious boutique hotel housed in an emblematic building dating back to 1640 AD, has opened its doors on Crete, in the heart of the Old Town … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sani Resort Opens First Interactive ‘Bee Spot’ in Greece by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 by GTP editing team 25 July 2022 The Sani Resort in Halkidiki has unveiled its Sani Bee Spot, the first interactive bee spot in Greece that aims to protect bees and other pollinators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail