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Cyprus-based Thanos Hotels and Resorts has Big Plans for Greek Market

Thanos Hotels and Resorts, a family-run company in Cyprus, is aiming to open 10 new hotels in Greece over the next three years.

Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree to Renew Tourism Agreement

Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew their commitment to collaborate on activities related to tourism.

Greece and Qatar Look to Bolster Tourism Collaboration

Ways to strengthen the tourism collaboration between Greece and Qatar was discussed between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Qatari ambassador, Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri.

UNWTO: Investment Returning to Global Tourism Sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the Covid-19 pandemic.

UNWTO Unites South East Europe Tourism Ministers Around Shared Sustainability Goals

The UNWTO brought together tourism ministers from South East Europe and set the foundations for unprecedented high-level collaboration on projects in the region.

Project Tethys: 72 Greek Hotels in Red Loan Portfolio Get a Second Chance

The SMERC investment fund revealed plans for “Project Tethys”, a portfolio that includes hotel real estate loans with non-performing liabilities.

AEGEAN – TUI France to Offer Flights from Lille to Greece

Greek carrier AEGEAN and TUI France announced the launch of direct flights from Lille Airport to destinations in Greece.

EU Sets New European Agenda for Tourism

A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030.

Greece Aiming for Extension of Direct Flights from Saudi Arabia

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to extend Greece-Saudi Arabia direct flights beyond the summer months, a move that would increase tourist flows between the two countries.

Greece to Spend €160m on Port and Marina Projects

As part of efforts to boost yachting, recreational and professional boating activity in Greece, some 160 million euros will be channeled into marina and port infrastructure works.

Greece a Prime Destination For Tourism Investments, Say Experts

Greece has a number of assets to be a destination of choice for tourism investments, leading industry experts highlighted during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum.

Upgrade Works on Greece’s Patra – Pyrgos Highway Kick Off 

After a series of long delays, the 75km Patra – Pyrgos highway in Greece is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

EU Approves Construction of Olympia Odos Patra-Pyrgos Roadway in Greece

The European Commission has approved Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra - Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway.

Recovery Funding Programs for Greek Tourism SMEs to Open in December

Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into 1.6 billion euros in recovery funding as of next month.

Minister: Greek Tourism Fresh Ground for Investments

"Now is the time to come and invest in Greece. Greece is changing,” Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is telling investors.

Greece Sets October 15 Deadline for Small Business Funding Applications

Very small and small business ventures have until October 15 to apply for funding out of a 150-million-euro program run by the Greek Economy Ministry.

Zeus International Awarded Kaningos 21 Hotel Lease for 30 Years

Greek hotel management and consulting group Zeus International has been awarded the 30-year lease of the former Kaningos 21 hotel in central Athens.

Ministry Revises Small Business Law for Wider Funding Options

The Greek Economy Ministry will revise a law covering funding options for very small and small businesses, offering incentives aimed to boost the real economy.

Zeus International Adds Former ‘Kaningos 21’ Hotel to Roster

Zeus International has been named preferred bidder for the former 4-star Kaningos 21 hotel, located in central Athens, on Kaningos Square.

Attica Region Approves Funding for New Tourism SMEs

A total of 11.82 million euros will be allocated to 76 newly-established small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the Region of Attica.
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