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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.

Tourism-dependent Greece Faces Energy Crisis Challenges

Credit rating agency Moody’s says that Greece is vulnerable to the market shock created by the energy crisis due to its heavy reliance on tourism.

Greek Tourism Body Proposes Actions to Ease Energy Crisis

In view of what many expect to be a hard winter ahead, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) proposed a set of measures to help sector businesses deal with soaring energy costs.

Greece Announces Measures to Ease Energy Crisis Impact on Households, Businesses

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced a 3.2-billion-euro energy scheme, in efforts to ease the impact of soaring energy costs on households and businesses.

Greece Announces Relief Measures to Tackle Energy Crisis

The Greek government has announced a set of relief measures including a fuel rebate and an electricity bill subsidy for some 1.4 million qualifying households.

HCH: Tourism’s Major Challenges are Climate Crisis, Energy Transition, Staff Shortage

Greek tourism is facing critical issues, with the climate crisis, energy transition and staff shortage at the forefront.

Short Film Competition on Climate Crisis Launches in Greece

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has announced the launch of a short film script competition that addresses the issue of the climate crisis.

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.

HoReCa: VAT, Energy Costs Hurting Greece’s Hospitality and F&B Businesses

Greece’s hotels and F&B venues stress that rising energy costs and high value-added tax charges are hurting the sustainable development of the HoReCa industry.

Greece Mulls Energy Measures to Support Tourism Businesses

Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save - Do Business) plan.

WTM: Cost-of-living Crisis Poses Risk to Travel in 2023

Studies presented at WTM London see the rising cost of living as the greatest risk to travel business and holiday planning in 2023.

HOTREC: Affordable Energy Prices Needed for Hotels to Remain Open

Representing Europe’s hotels, HOTREC is urging EU lawmakers to take action and reduce energy prices so that hotels do not go bankrupt.

Greek Homeowners, Businesses to Get More Energy Bill Relief in September

Some 6 million homeowners and 1.2 million businesses in Greece faced with repeatedly increasing electricity bills will receive double the aid offered in previous months for September.

Greece Raises July Energy Subsidies for Homes and Businesses

A total of 722 million euros in support to Greeks hit by the energy crisis will apply to all users irrelevant of income this month, said Greece's Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas.

Greeks to Get More Support to Deal With Soaring Energy and Fuel Costs

The Greek government has announced new measures, including an increased gas subsidy, to help Greeks deal with soaring energy and fuel costs. 

Greek Tourism Minister Calls for EU Mechanism to Address the Crisis

At an informal meeting of tourism ministers of the EU, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias called for an EU mechanism to address the crisis and its repercussions on the sector.

Greece Concerned About Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on Tourism

Greece is concerned on the impact the Russia-Ukraine crisis will have on tourism, considering that the industry is a major nation-wide generator of income.

Ukraine Closed to Civilian Flights, Greece Monitors Crisis

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

Greek Tourism Ministry Monitoring Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias informed that the ministry was closely monitoring the Russia-Ukraine crisis to address any backlash on tourism.

Greek PM: €400m to Aid Businesses, Households Hit with Energy Rises

Greece will grant 400 million euros in aid to households and businesses impacted by increasing energy costs, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.