Industry sectors

Α bill paving the way for public-private partnerships and sub-concessions for the commercial exploitation of 10 Greek ports has been approved by the Greek parliament.

TEMES will increase its stake and acquire majority control of Ionian Hotel Enterprises S.A., which owns the landmark Hilton Athens hotel in the Greek capital.

Three new Athens metro stations – at Agia Varvara, Nikaia and Korydallos –  along the Airport-Agia Marina blue line are set to open this summer.

Ryanair has announced a new Athens route to Madrid, with a four times weekly service commencing in October, as part of its Greece Winter 2019 schedule.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels held a culinary event to introduce its Greek Breakfast initiative to Greece’s foreign diplomats.

Aiming to boost its presence in the international tourism market, Greece’s Athenaeum Hotels Group in March will participate in the ITB Berlin 2019 expo during March 6-10.

Marriott International has teamed up with Manchester United, giving the 120 million members of its “Marriott Bonvoy” travel program exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime football experiences.

European Union member states are backing a Commission proposal to modernize the union’s common visa policy in order to facilitate travel and ensure internal security.

A number of projects included in Cosco’s master plan to develop the port of Piraeus, were not approved by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.

The construction of two multi-storey buildings in the immediate surrounding area of the Acropolis in Athens, has spurred a strong reaction of locals.

Tourism and travel bodies have appealed to EU authorities to move towards an integrated European tourism policy with strategic funding at EU level.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has signed a decision for the official recognition of the hot spring “Therma” of Geras bay on the island of Lesvos in Greece.

Aria Hotels has expanded its portfolio of properties in Greece, with the addition of “Urban Stripes”, a stylish apartment building located in central Athens.

Greece’s diversity, nature, culture, gastronomy and lifestyle, are showcased through the country’s new tourism promotional campaign: “Oh My Greece | Unlock the Feeling”.

An inter-ministerial committee for strategic investments has approved three tourism projects and a shopping/recreation center in Greece, budgeted at €333.8 million.

The unregulated expansion of home-sharing practices is negatively affecting the quality of tourism and Greek society as a whole, according to Greece’s hospitality body SETKE.

EU authorities have agreed on the first-ever rules aimed at ensuring a transparent business environment for traders and businesses selling online.

AEGEAN in 2019 will invest on expanding its network and extending the Greek tourism season through increased capacity with additional frequencies and new routes.

Restoration works on the largest open-air theater in the Central Greece region of Thessaly, the First Ancient Theater of Larissa, will be completed in 2022.

Wizz Air, a leading low-cost carrier in Hungary, will launch two new low-fare routes linking Kiev with Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.