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Enterprise Greece Lures China Investment with Residence Permits

In its latest inventive approach, Enterprise Greece is drawing in prospective Chinese property buyers by offering to issue residence permits to those investing over 250,000 euros, in efforts to boost the flailing real estate market and attract foreign investment.

Report: Athens Presents Great Opportunity for Hotel Investments

Athens is geared up for two years of high growth as it presents a great opportunity for investment in nearly every hotel category, according to HVS, a leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel industry.

Next Phase for Hellenikon Upgrade Project

An 8-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport complex, into a metropolitan park has moved to the next phase after getting approval from the overseeing auditors, Lamda Development said on Tuesday.

Sweden Invited To Invest In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni invited the Swedish business world to explore the investment possibilities offered by the tourism sector in Greece. You, the business world, are invited to take advantage of the opportunities that exist for everyone's benefit:...

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Greece Launches Tender For Peace and Friendship Stadium and Athens Marina

The Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has launched an international tender for the development and management of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) and the Faliro tourist port (Athens Marina).

The Future of Tourism In Halkidiki, Greece: Investments In 5-Star Hotels

Halkidiki, a Greek holiday hotspot located in Northern Greece, was put under the microscope during a recent workshop held by the region's hotel association on the occasion of World Tourism Day.

Minoan Group Plc: Greece Could Have Stronger Economic Recovery If Tourist Assets Are Upgraded

If Greece's travel industry can extend the holiday season, then it could play an even more important role in Greece's economic recovery, according to Christopher Egleton, Executive Chairman of Minoan Group Plc.

Greece Needs $1bn To Host F1 Grand Prix Race

Greece could be given the opportunity to host its own Formula One grand prix if the necessary investments are made in the country.

State Subsidies Approved For Creation Of New Hotels In Greece

The Greek Development Ministry has given the go-ahead for 100 million euros of state subsidies to be allocated for the development of hotels on popular Greek islands.

Major Tourism Resort To Be Built On Ios, Greece

After Kea and Milos, Ios is the third island of the Cyclades in Greece where a major tourism resort will be created.

Saudi Billionaire Arrives For Vacation On Crete, Greece

One of the world's most high-profile investors and richest men, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, arrived in Crete, Greece, on 9 August to spend a week-long vacation in Elounda.

Leading Hotel Groups Show Interest In Greece

Leading hotel groups such as the Four Seasons have expressed interest to invest in Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Six Bidders Announced For 15-Year Lease Of Vouliagmeni Beach In Athens

The Public Properties Company (ETAD) has announced the six companies that made bids to lease Vouliagmeni Beach in southern Athens.

Greek State Privatization Fund Announces Investors For Afandou Properties On Rhodes

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) recently announced the highest bidders of the tender for the utilization of two properties in Afandou on Rhodes, Greece.

Greek Tourism Investments Threatened By EU Directive

Greece's main tourism body has voiced concern over a European directive that limits subsidies and tax breaks for tourism investments.

Cyclades Islands To Receive Funds For New Investments

"Leader" is the name of a new program that will launch in late August or early September and finance new or existing businesses on islands of the Cyclades region in Greece.

Tender Launched For Much Wanted Samos-Kos Ferry Connection

The Greek Shipping Ministry expects bids from ferry operators interested in running a ferry connection next year to and from Samos - Patmos - Lipsi - Leros - Kalymnos - Kos.

Vouliagmeni Beach In Athens Attracts Interest Of 26 Suitors

An open international tender for the 15-year leasing of Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens has attracted the interest of 26 candidates.

China Reaffirms Interest To Acquire Majority Stake In Athens Airport

The Association of Chinese Business Groups reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the majority stake in Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" in a meeting with Greek Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis on 3 June in the Greek capital.