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Athenian Riviera to Welcome Ultra Luxury Resort in Summer 2023

Grivalia Hospitality announced that its ultra luxury resort at the historic Asteria property in Athens’ seaside district of Glyfada will open in summer 2023.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Go Viral with British Influencers

A group of British influencers and opinion leaders recently spread the word through social media on all that Thessaloniki and Halkidiki have to offer tourists.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Picking Up Gradually

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Airbnb Demand in Greece Continues Upward Trend in September

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Aria Hotels Expands to the Dodecanese with New Property on Patmos Island

Aria Hotels, a chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has expanded its presence in the Dodecanese with the opening of the Onar Patmos Hotel.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

Costa Navarino Developer TEMES in the Running for ‘WTM Responsible World Tourism Award’

Greek developer TEMES, the parent company of Costa Navarino, has been shortlisted for a WTM Responsible World Tourism Award.

Thessaloniki’s Hotel Occupancy Still Not Close to 2019 Levels

Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period.

Two Greek Hotel Bodies Join UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

Two Greek hotel bodies on Santorini have signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, which promotes sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation.

Melia Hotels International Set on Doubling Portfolio in Greece

Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International aims to double its portfolio of hotels in Greece by 2025.

Brown Hotels Boosts Presence in Greece with More Units

Brown Hotels will be opening nine new design hotels in Greece expanding its collection of boutique hotels in the country.

bluegr has Major Renovations Planned for its Hotels on Crete

bluegr Hotels and Resorts has embarked on a large-scale investment plan to renovate its hotels on the Greek island of Crete.

Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end

The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022.

MarBella Collection Hotels Honored by Condé Nast Traveler and World Travel Awards

Hotels of the MarBella Collection were voted among Greece’s best at the recently announced World Travel Awards and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022.

Grand Hyatt Athens Goes ‘Grander’ with Major Expansion

The Grand Hyatt Athens is set to become largest Grand Hyatt-branded hotel in Europe following the completion of extensive expansion and renovation works in 2023.

Kallichoron Hotel: Eco-living and Sustainability High on Priority List

The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypalea continues to align its business strategy to sustainability targets as part of its ongoing commitment towards a greener future.

Grivalia Hospitality Relocates Headquarters to Greece

Grivalia Hospitality, a leading investment company in the luxury hospitality sector, has transferred its headquarters from Luxembourg to Greece.

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.

Aria Hotels Opens ‘360° Residences’ Complex on Kefalonia

Aria Hotels, a privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company, has opened the 360° Residences complex on the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Top Culinary Talent Arrives at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, located on the chic Athens Riviera, has appointed two of the industry’s finest talents to helm its dining outlets.