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12th HAPCO & DES Conference: ‘Meetings in Greece: The Game Changer’

MICE professionals from Greece and abroad will gather in Athens during March 16-17 for the 12th Annual Meeting of HAPCO & DES.

Energy Crisis is the Real Threat for Hotels, Says Phocuswright Study

Hotels see the energy crisis as their main challenge, according to a Phocuswright study presented in Athens.

Hotels: Rising Energy Prices, Staff Shortage on Agenda of 6th IHF Event in Athens

Thought leaders from some of the world’s strongest brands in hospitality will gather in Athens at the upcoming 6th International Hospitality Forum.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry Honors Key Figures for Contribution to Industry

The Greek Tourism Ministry honored key figures of the industry for their efforts and contribution to tourism over the past years.

Greek Hoteliers Want to Recruit Foreign Workers to Fill Staffing Gap in Tourism

Greek hoteliers are looking to recruit third country nationals to fill the workforce gap the tourism sector is facing.

Greek Hospitality Sector Sets Priorities for Future

Infrastructure upgrades, digital reform and sustainable best practices will best prepare Greece’s hospitality industry for the new era, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greek Hotels a Big Part of Greece’s Tourism Success in 2022

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s Short-term Rental Market Booming But Costing State Millions of Euros, Says Study

Greek hoteliers are calling for stricter rules to be imposed on Airbnb-style rentals in Greece, following a revealing study by Grant Thornton.

Greece Launches Hospitality Training Program for School Kids

Greece introduces school kids to hospitality concepts and careers through new educational program.

Greece’s Alexandros Vassilikos Elected HOTREC President

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been elected president of HOTREC, the umbrella association for Hotels, Restaurants, & Cafes in Europe.

World Tourism Day: Travelers Get a Taste of ‘Greek Breakfast’ at Athens Airport

Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day 2022.

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.

Greece’s ‘CapsuleT’ Announced Best Accelerator at South Europe Startup Awards 2022

CapsuleT, Greece’s tourism startup accelerator, was honored with the title of “Best Accelerator/Incubator Program” at the South Europe Startup Awards (SESA) 2022.

Attica Hotels Provide Shelter to Athens Fire Victims

Attica hotels are offering free accommodation to people affected by the fires that ravaged several suburbs on Mt Pendeli, north of Athens, this week.

Elevate Greece – Greek Hotels Chamber Team Up to Support Tourism Startups

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Elevate Greece, a state-run platform supporting promising startup activity, aiming to further identify innovators in tourism.
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President, Alexandros Vassilikos
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Op-Ed: ‘Quality in hospitality is the main priority’ – Alexandros Vassilikos

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos highlights that "quality" is the only "real shield" for the Greek tourism product in the years to come.

Greek Hoteliers Choose Local Products, Support Greece’s Primary Production

More and more Greek hoteliers are choosing to serve and promote Greek products in their hotels, according to a survey by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

ITEP: 26.5% of Greece’s Hotels Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’

Over 26% of hotels across Greece follow the “Greek Breakfast” concept and include local products and recipes on their breakfast menus, according to an ITEP survey.

Hotels in Greece Sign Deal to Promote Branded Greek Wines

Greece’s hoteliers have joined forces with local wine producers to promote branded Greek wines as part of efforts to upgrade the wine tourism experience.

Greek Hoteliers Ready for ‘Good’ But Challenging Tourism Season

Although an increase in arrivals to Greece is expected, the tourism sector’s post-Covid recovery will face challenges, according to Greek hoteliers.