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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.

Commission Forecasts 6% Growth for Greece this Year and Drop to 1% in 2023

The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023.

Grand Serai Hotel in Ioannina Welcomes New Director of Sales

“The A Hotels” chain of resorts and spas has announced Εlena Papadaki as the new Director of Sales of the Grand Serai Congress & Spa in Ioannina, Greece.

Greece’s Golden Visas Going to China, Turkey and Russia Investors

Investors from China, Turkey and Russia have benefitted most from Greece’s golden visa program, according to data from the Greek government.

Resilience Funds Drive Tourism Projects in Greece

“Greece 2.0”, the country’s national recovery and resilience (RRF) plan, will be funding major hotel investments budgeted at 106 million euros out of a total of 41 projects.

Emirates Appoints Ibrahim Ghanim as New Country Manager for Greece and Albania

Emirates Airline has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Ghanim as the new Area Manager for Greece and Albania.

Greece Offers Funding Tools to Boost Tourism Growth

Investors active in Greek tourism can benefit from millions of euros in funding tools announced by the Greek government to help growth, says Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Nicholas Kelaiditis Re-elected Chairman of ECTAA’s Tourism Committee

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) has re-elected HATTA President Nicholas Kelaiditis as chairman of its Tourism Committee.

Greece Takes Steps to Rebrand Skyros Island

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to rebrand the island of Skyros into a sustainable tourism destination.

Greece and Cyprus Agree on New Collaboration in Field of Culture

Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges.

New CEO Named for Athens Development and Destination Management Agency

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA), the official DMO of the Greek capital, has appointed Epameinondas Mousios as new chief executive officer.

Interview – George Grafakos: ‘2022 Best Year Ever for Aqua Vista Hotels’

George Grafakos, CEO of Aqua Vista Hotels, informs us on the company’s success in 2022, a year which turned out to be the best for turnover and occupancy of all hotels under its portfolio.

Culture: Greece Forms Closer Ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra

Aiming to create new opportunities for the future, the Greek Culture Ministry has renewed its cultural ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra.

Interview – Andreas Christodoulides: ‘Expanding in Greece is a Natural Step for Zela Aviation’

Andreas Christodoulides, chairman of Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation, gives us the latest on the company’s plans for expansion in Greece.

Interview – Juliette Losardo: ‘WTM London 2022 will be a Knowledge Center for the Tourism Sector’

With the WTM London coming back to its fully live, pre-pandemic format, this November, the exhibition's director, Juliette Losardo, gives us a sneak preview of what to expect.

Aviation-Event Appoints Athens Airport’s Ioanna Papadopoulou as Co-president

Ioanna Papadopoulou, the Director of Communications & Marketing of Athens International Airport (AIA), has been appointed Co-president of Aviation-Event, a leading conference, media, and networking platform for the international travel and tourism industry.

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.

ITA Airways Announces Country Manager for Greece

Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways has appointed Anna Xenaki as its Country Manager for Greece.

Greek Exhibition Industry Gets a ‘Voice’ Through New Association

The Greek exhibition industry, which includes 1,050 companies and 4,400 employees, has established its first trade body to represent the sector’s interests.

In Memory of George Trivizas

George Trivizas, tourism entrepreneur and president of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism, passed away recently, following his brave battle with cancer.