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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.

Hotel Groups Accor and Virgin See High Potential in Greece’s Hospitality Industry

Accor and Virgin Hotels see high potential in the Greek market and are interested in partnering with local hotel owners to expand their brands.

Hospitality Giant Hilton Set to Strengthen Presence in Greece

Global hospitality company Hilton has announced its aim to increase its presence in Greece in the years ahead.

Top 10 Tourist Nationalities at Thessaloniki’s Hotels in 2023

America was the top tourist-generating country to the hotels in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2023

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Greece’s 7th International Hospitality Forum Opens February 10

Top executives of the Greek and global tourism industry will come together in Athens at the 7th International Hospitality Forum (IHF).

Greece First Stop for Isrotel’s New Hotel Brand, Sees Investments of €70m

Israel-based Isrotel will launch its new international brand ALUMA with the opening of the first of three hotels in Athens, Greece, in March.

Hilton – Brown Hotels: Franchise Agreements for Two Properties in Greece

Two of Brown Hotels’ “Isla Brown” properties in Greece are now members of the “Curio Collection by Hilton” brand.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.

Greece Sees Hotel Transaction Activity Jump in January

The Greek hospitality sector saw major hotel transaction activity in January with deals worth several billions of euros recorded.

Promoting Greece as Leading Luxury Wedding Destination Remains a Priority for GDPA

Making Greece known all over the world as the ideal location for hosting luxury weddings, remains the main aim of the Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA).

OTA Insight Rebrands as Lighthouse, Becomes Unified Commercial Platform

OTA Insight, a leader in cloud-based market intelligence for the travel and hospitality industry, has rebranded as Lighthouse to illuminate new capabilities.

Greece Looking to Win Over New Tourism Markets in 2024

Greece is looking to open to new markets this year, including China and India, following a record year of tourist arrivals and revenue in 2023.

Athens to Host Europe’s Premier R&R Hospitality Conference for Next 3 Years

Athens, Greece, for the next three years will be the host destination for the R&R, Europe's only resort-focused investment conference.

Cyprus Airways: Greece a Big Part of Expansion Plans

Cyprus Airways plans to boost its presence and commitment in Greece by adding new Greek destinations to its program and increasing frequencies on existing routes.

Study: Leisure Travelers Now Booking Trips Earlier, Spending More

Spending more, booking earlier and lost luggage are some of the insights provided in a recent survey about 2024 travel planning by Sabre.

European Travel Commission to Hold Annual Meeting in Athens

The European Travel Commission’s research and marketing directors of national tourism organizations in Europe will gather in Athens, Greece, in February.

Crete in ABTA’s ‘Destinations to Watch in 2024’ Report

Crete is included in ABTA’s “Destinations to Watch in 2024” report, which is intended to inspire holidaymakers and help inform their decision making.

Athens Airport Soars to New Heights with 28 Million Passengers in 2023

Athens Airport in 2023 reached a record high with passenger traffic over 28 million, surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels by some 10%.

Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne to Celebrate 150-year Anniversary with Events

The Hotel Grande Bretagne, one of the most recognizable and iconic hotels in Athens, is planning a series of events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.