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Restaurants, Hotels in Greece See Surge in June Turnover

Increasing tourism flows to Greece drove restaurant and hotel turnover in June up by 141.4% compared to the same month in 2021, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Cities in Europe Call on EU to Limit Airbnb-style Rentals

Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.

Radisson Opens New Resort on Skiathos Island in Greece

Radisson Hotel Group has opened its latest Greek upscale resort on the island destination of Skiathos, the westernmost of the Sporades islands complex.

W Hotels Makes Greek Debut with the Opening of ‘W Costa Navarino’ Resort

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, made its Greek debut with the opening of W Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Costa Nostrum: Three More Beaches on Crete Get ‘Sustainable’ Label

The Costa Nostrum organization has certified three more coastal areas on the Greek island of Crete with the “Sustainable Beaches” label.

Costa Navarino Welcomes the ‘Democracy and Happiness Weekend’ in September

World acclaimed authors and innovative thinkers will gather at Costa Navarino in Greece in September to attend the “Democracy and Happiness Weekend” cultural event.

Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park to Host Beach Games in Kyllini

The Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park in Kyllini is getting ready to host a three-day sports event with over 20 beach activities and games during August 20-22.

Hotel Stays More Affordable in Athens Than in Other European Cities

A study found hotel stays in Athens more affordable compared to most other European destinations with average room rates much lower than those offered in rival cities.

Lampsa Hotels Sells the Sheraton Rhodes Resort to Spanish Investment Fund

Lampsa Hellenic Hotels has sold the 5-star Sheraton Rhodes Resort to the Spanish investment fund Azora for 43.8 million euros.

Accor Sees Hospitality Activity in April-June Above 2019 Levels

Hospitality group Accor announced that its activity in the second quarter of the year recovered to levels close to, if not above, those of 2019.

Athens Hotel Sector Sees Over 70 New Openings During 2017–2022

Seventy-one new hotels opened in the Greek capital over the last five years with the majority located in the center of Athens, according to GBR Consulting.

Vedema 2022: ‘Selene’ to Dedicate Two Days to Santorini’s Wines in September

The Selene Restaurant has announced Vedema 2022, a two-day event full of unique local wines of Santorini, experiential masterclasses, amazing photographs and a unique 6-hands menu.

HOTREC Makes Recommendations for Regulating Short-term Rentals in the EU

HOTREC is calling for an EU-wide framework that will introduce clear and consistent obligations for short-term rental platforms and hosts.

Athens Hotels Still Struggling to Boost Occupancy Levels

Hotels in the Greek capital are still struggling to increase occupancy levels, which suffered a blow after the onset of Covid-19, according to the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Elitour and Greek Hotels Agree to Develop Health & Wellness Tourism

The Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour has teamed up with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels for the creation of travel packages offering health, spa and wellness tourism options.

Neptune Hotels Gives €700 Bonus to Each Staff Member

A bonus of 700 euros will be issued to all employees of the Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos.

Domes Aulūs Zante Opens After €13.5m Renovation

Following an extensive 13.5-million-euro renovation, the luxury Domes Aulūs Zante resort opened its doors this month on Zakynthos and is welcoming guests.

Israeli Travelers Drive Tourism to Thessaloniki in H1 2022

Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets.

Lesante Collection Adds New Hotel on Zakynthos to Portfolio

The Lesante Cape resort on Zakynthos opened its doors recently as the latest addition to the roster of the award-winning Lesante Collection group.

New Luxury Resort ‘NOŪS’ Enters Santorini’s Hotel Scene

Santorini recently welcomed a new entry to its hotel scene: NOŪS, a luxury resort that blends the popular Greek island’s history with contemporary flair.