Hotels & Accommodations

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels last month broadcasted a video/message to Greek citizens to raise awareness of the beneficial effects of tourism on the Greek economy and society.

Greek hoteliers consider the tourism residential accommodation a necessary measure but under certain conditions, according to a survey carried out recently by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greek tourism will soon see new arrangements that include the establishment of the long awaited tourism residential accommodation, according to the Finance Ministry’s omnibus bill tabled in Parliament last month aimed to tackle Greece’s financial crisis.

Kavala’s Galaxy Hotel (Airotel Group), reopened in June after a complete renovation.

“By investing in the city of Kavala and reviving the most historical hotel in the city, Airotel group creates long-term expectations that are much-needed during these times in the city and the country,” Airotel’s CEO Alexandros Vassilikos told the Greek media last month during the presentation of the hotel chain’s newest member, the fully revamped four-star Galaxy Hotel in Kavala, the second largest city in northern Greece.

Hoteliers who will introduce Greek breakfast through their hotel units would gain significant economic benefits, according to a study conducted by Agropole, a food and agribusiness consulting company, on behalf of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

The average hotel occupancy in Athens-Attica increased by 4.5 percent in April compared to the same month in 2010 following a negative streak in bookings that lasted several months, the Athens-Attica Hotel Association outlined last month in an announcement.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels recently hailed the recent decision of the Regional Development and Competitiveness Ministry to reduce the rate for calculating the annual rent of property belonging to the public sector and used as hotels, from six percent to 4.8 percent of the property’s fair value.

The unique interactive exhibition center “Navarino Natura Hall by Hellenic Postbank” in Costa Navarino was officially presented in Athens last month.

Greek hoteliers are planning to design a new tourism package, gain a leading role in luxury tourism and attract visitors of high income, the Greek press said last month.