Hotels & Accommodations

Thessaloniki hoteliers expressed their concern over proposed tax measures in the tourism sector as well as their optimism about the increased number of bookings in the northern port city during the recent Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) general assembly.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday sought Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ intervention to prevent new tax hikes to tourism enterprises in Greece.

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) has expressed deep concern regarding a possible increase of the value-added tax (VAT) rate on accommodation.

Greek hoteliers remain optimistic for 2015 in regards to occupancy and room rates, regardless the economic uncertainty, according to the latest tourism barometer report by GBR Consulting for 2015 Q2.

Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country back to growth, the tourism sector should not be sacrificed in the process.

An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar establishments.

Hospitality platform Airbnb has boosted the local economy by 69 million euros, supported over 1,000 jobs and is attracting new visitors to Athens, a study released on Wednesday found.

The Tudor Hall Restaurant of the King George hotel received two important gastronomic awards at the 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards ceremony held recently in Athens.

Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1.

The Aldemar Group’s renovated Amilia Mare hotel, located on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, ushers in the summer season with new offerings, upgraded facilities and the finest services in its efforts to keep up with the needs of its travelling customers.