Hospitality News

Positive data was released recently by a report providing a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry, within the broader context of Greek tourism and Greek socioeconomic developments.

Following a positive trend since the first half of 2013, Best Western hotels in Greece have recorded an increase in both revenue and overnight stays this year.

Greek hoteliers are optimistic for the last quarter of this year, according to the latest tourism barometer report on the expectations of the Greek hospitality sector for the fourth quarter of 2013, conducted by GBR Consulting.

In recognition of the successful brand management, PR, communication and marketing of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel located on Spetses, Greece, the company Communication Lab was honored at the recent International Hotel Awards ceremony in London, UK.

The Management Agreement between ASTY S.A. and MARRIOTT International, which expires on 31st December 2013, will not be extended.

Tourists did flock to Greece in August but it seems that they did not spend much money, according to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the TNS ICAP and Quantros companies.

Associates of the Athens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George recently supported the Starwood EAME Road to Awareness (R2A) fundraising program for children in the Greek capital.

Cheese pies from Sfakia, fennel pies, kaltsounia, dakos, hare stew, goat in tomato sauce and many other Cretan specialties will be part of a buffet from 18 until 23 November at the Byzantino restaurant in the Hilton Athens Hotel.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has released data on early bookings for next year, taking into account the prospects for the 2014 tourism season and Greece’s participation in the recent World Travel Market fair in London.

The Thalassa Beach Resort on Crete, once again was voted by TUI customers as a top hotel for hosting couples, at TUI UK & Ireland’s annual Gold Awards hosted recently at the Banqueting House in London, UK.