Hospitality

Attica Group, a leading coastal shipping company in Greece, has announced the appointment of George Papazoglou as CEO of its subsidiary, Attica Blue Hospitality.

Greece has all the necessary conditions to emerge as a leading luxury destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Grecotel, a leading Greek hospitality group, was named “Aspire Luxury Hotel Brand of the Year” at the 2024 Aspire Awards for its commitment to offering authentic experiences.

Greek municipalities now have the authority to increase the stayover duty for hotels and short-term rentals.

Recent data reveals significant growth in short-term rental properties in Athens, particularly in the downtown area.

The new luxury 5-star The Athenaeum hotel in Athens had its grand opening, welcoming guests from the Greek travel industry and media representatives.

The newly renovated GB Roof Garden Restaurant is ideal for an evening with stunning views over the heart of Athens.

October 28, a national holiday in Greece, will see many Greeks traveling to mountainous destinations, leading to a significant rise in short-term rental occupancy rates.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation opposes tax burdens and highlights that protecting the tourism sector’s competitiveness is the top priority.

Three spas in Greek hotels won coveted accolades at the 2024 World Spa Awards for their exceptional wellness services.

Greece’s draft budget plan for 2025 includes charges on hospitality and cruise tourism.

Civitel Attik, member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts, has opened brand new comfort rooms to address the needs of corporate and leisure travelers.

Stavros Mitsis of Mitsis Hotels highlights the importance of quality hotels in Piraeus, noting that new developments will enhance tourism infrastructure and attract more travelers.

The hoteliers association of Skiathos celebrated the conclusion of this summer’s tourism season for the island and looks forward to the upcoming season in 2025.

The Skiathos Hoteliers Association argues that overtourism is being used as a pretext for tax increases.

Greek islands, hotels, resorts, and Athens International Airport received prestigious accolades at the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveller.

Greece ranked among the top countries in Europe for the highest Average Daily Rate (ADR) for short-term rentals this summer.

Conde Nast Traveller readers voted Grecotel’s The Dolli hotel in Athens at the Best hotel in Greece and one the best in the world for 2024.

The “150 Years Hotel Grande Bretagne: Hosting History” documentary, which commemorates the legacy of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, was honored at the 2024 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

In August 2024, Greece set a new record in the availability of short-term rentals, with 232,841 properties offering a total of 1,022,633 beds.