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Privatization Fund Launches Tender For 14 Tourism Properties In Greece

TAIPED, Greece's privatization fund, has launched an open international tender for a cluster of public properties eligible to be developed into boutique hotels or luxury villas/mansions.

Greek Holiday Property Market To Be Introduced In Sweden

Swedes will soon be fully informed on the Greek real estate sector in terms of tourism properties thanks to a new campaign in the works.

Kefalogianni: Big Investments Coming To Greece

The investment department of the Greek Tourism Ministry is currently reviewing a series of major investment proposals, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said while presenting the new draft bill for tourism to a special parliamentary committee.

Reuters Takes A Tour Around Athens’ “Ghost Airport” – photo report

Reuters news agency has published a photo report of photographer Yorgos Karahalis in regards to the current state of Hellinikon, the former international airport of Athens.

Lamda Aims To Turn Former Athens Airport Into A Mega Tourism Destination

Lamda Development aims to turn the Greek capital's former airport in Hellinikon, southern Athens, into a world-class tourism destination that will attract an extra one million tourists per year.

TUI Will Continue To Invest In Greece

TUI believes in Greece's success, sees new opportunities in the market and therefore intends to boost investments in the country, according to the travel group's director of corporate and external affairs, Thomas Ellerbeck.

Deadline To Extend For Greek Regional Airport Bids

The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest in the tender launched for the privatization of Greece's regional airports is expected to be extended until the end of July.

Greek State Privatization Fund Launches Tender For Seaside Property In Argolida, Peloponnese

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) recently launched an international tender to select a bidder for a seaside property located in the "Sampariza" area in Thermissia, Argolida.

Real Estate: Mykonos Survived Greek Crisis Due To Jet-Set Image

The international jet-set appeal of Mykonos has helped the island escape some of Greece’s economic woes, according to a recent article in the New York Times referring to the real estate market on the Cycladic island.

Halkidiki, Greece, To Welcome Major Hotel Investments

A series of hotel investments are expected to take place in Halkidiki, Greece, which will give the destination great added value, improve its competitiveness and strengthen the local economy and job market.

Oaktree-Sani Luxury Resort Group Adds Second Hotel To Portfolio

A second hotel has been added to the portfolio of the new luxury resort group created by the cooperation of Oaktree Capital Management and Greek group Sani SA.

Tender Launched For New Kasteli Airport On Crete, Greece

A tender for the construction and management of a new airport on Crete in Kasteli, Heraklion, for a period of 35 years was launched on 15 May by the Greek Government.

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts To Debut In Greece In Summer 2014

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, a luxury lifestyle hotel management company, will open its newest resort in Porto Heli, Greece, in June 2014.

Emir Of Qatar To Turn Ionian Islet In Greece Into Luxury Resort

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is planning a major tourism development project in Greece that will include a five-star hotel, a boutique hotel, two villages, beach bungalows, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a shopping zone, sports facilities, marinas and a...

Entrepreneurship Support Center Launches In Athens, Greece

The Municipality of Athens has launched a center to support and promote entrepreneurship and boost investments in the Greek capital.

Open International Tender Announced For Vouliagmeni Beach In Athens

The Public Properties Company (ETAD) announced the initiation of an open international tender process for the 15-year leasing of Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens.

Tourism Minister Invites The Arab World To Invest In Greece

Greece has become an attractive destination for tourism investment after promoting a series of measures such as introducing new tourism products, amending spatial plans, simplifying licensing procedures for tourism businesses and modernizing infrastructure.

Major Tourism Investments On Greek Islands Get The Go-Ahead

The Greek Environment Ministry recently gave its approval for the creation of two major tourism resorts on the islands of Milos and Kea in Greece.

SNF Gives €3 Million Grant For Completion Of National Museum of Contemporary Art In Athens

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has awarded a three million euros grant to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) for the immediate completion of the substantial reconstruction works at the Museum’s building, the former Fix Brewery in Athens.

Ithaca Island In Greece To House Mega Luxury Resort

An Australian group of investors have announced plans to build a mega luxury resort on the southern shores of the Greek island of Ithaca.