Hospitality

The Boutique Community is a new ecosystem where boutique hotel owners can connect with a carefully curated selection of service providers and suppliers.

A 1.2% decline in the occupancy rates of Athens hotels was recorded in September, marking the fifth consecutive month of decreases in 2024.

In September 2024, Greek hotels experienced an uptick, with average room prices soaring by 25% and occupancy rates rising by 5% compared to the previous year.

Greek shipowner George Prokopiou is reportedly investing 300 million euros to acquire a 30% stake in the Astir Palace resort in Vouliagmeni on the Athenian Riviera.

Louis Hotels is set to expand its “Elegant Collection” portfolio with the opening of the five-star Valmar Corfu Hotel in summer 2025.

A more favorable investment framework for tourism projects that emphasizes sustainability and environmental protection is taking shape in Greece.

The historic Mitsis Grand Hotel on Rhodes is embarking on an 80-million-euro transformation to become a year-round luxury tourism destination.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the development of its first residential-style hotel under the Wyndham Residences brand in Piraeus.

The Athenaeum InterContinental hotel in Athens has launched an extensive renovation project aimed at reinforcing its position as a leading hotel in the city.

Greece’s Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association opposes the government’s increase of the Climate Resilience Fee on Airbnb-type rentals.

Civitel Hotels & Resorts will take part in the WTM London 2024 tourism expo, presenting its distinctive properties and outstanding services to a global audience.

Grecotel welcomed 600 international tourism professionals to Kyllini for the annual conference of Best Reisen, a leading travel group in Germany.

Tax revenue from short-term rentals in Greece has seen a dramatic rise in recent years, according to AADE’s head, Giorgos Pitsilis.

The short-term rental market is not responsible for Greece’s housing crisis, according to Airbnb’s Valentina Reino.

The Santorini Hoteliers Association has donated an ambulance to the National Emergency Care Center (EKAV) on the Greek island.

The 2024 tourism season at Avant Mar, a 5-star boutique hotel on Paros, concluded in October, following a successful summer filled with noteworthy events each month.

The Dolli in Athens and Santo Mine on Santorini were honored among the Best Hotels in Europe at the 2025 Fodor’s Finest Awards.

Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe.

A survey by Deloitte positions Athens among the 10 most attractive European cities for hotel investments in 2025.

Luxury hotel company Four Seasons has announced the development of a high-end tourism complex on the Greek island of Mykonos.