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GEK TERNA – Hard Rock Join Forces for Luxury Resort and Casino in Greece

Greek construction firm GEK TERNA, awarded the 30-year concession for the development of Greece's first Integrated Resort and Casino, has entered into a partnership with Hard Rock.

Ellinikon Casino Enters Next Phase, Agreement Signed

The Ellinikon casino project has entered its next phase following the signing of a concession agreement between the Greek government and GEK TERNA.

Tourism Investments in Greece Reveal Unknown Destinations 

Greece is shifting its tourism strategy to showcase lesser-known destinations and attract foreign investments, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece a Prime Destination For Tourism Investments, Say Experts

Greece has a number of assets to be a destination of choice for tourism investments, leading industry experts highlighted during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum.

Greece Moves Ahead with Infrastructure Projects Valued at €8bn

Road and railway projects valued at 8 billion euros were tendered off in Greece, in a period of three years, according to Greek Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Greece Ready to Assess €8bn in Foreign Direct Investments

Eight billion euros in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Greece are under assessment as part of the government’s drive to attract strategic investments.

High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus.

Greece to See More ‘Casa Cook’ and ‘Cook’s Club’ Hotels in 2022

Fosun Tourism Group, a China-based company focused on the leisure travel market, this year will open four new hotels in Greece under the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands.

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

The Greek government announced that it is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation.

Greece Sees Impressive Rise in Foreign Direct Investments in 2021

Greece is gaining ground as an attractive investor destination recording a 74.3% increase in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2021.

Corfu Mega-yacht Marina Tender Launches

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender process for the development of a mega-yachts marina on the Greek island of Corfu.

MEPs Call for End of Golden Passport Schemes

Members of the European Parliament are calling for a ban on the so-called “golden passport” schemes, which they say “pose several serious security risks”.

Greece Sees Investment Boom in Luxury Resorts and Branded Hotels

A good number of local and international players are investing in Greece’s hospitality sector with plans to open luxury resorts and branded hotels.

Three Bids for Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link

Three companies have submitted bids for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece, paving the way for the next phase of the highly anticipated service.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Tender for Itea Marina Launched by Greek State Privatization Fund

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of the Itea marina in central Greece.

Greece 2.0 Recovery Tool to Fund Key Tourism Projects

Greece has approved 55 projects, including key tourism investments, budgeted at 3.35 billion euros to be funded by the national recovery plan “Greece 2.0”.

Ermioni Tourism Project Gets Fast-track Approval

A major tourism resort plan to be implemented by Plepi Land Development LTD in Ermioni, Greece, has achieved strategic investment status.

Tourism Ministry Pledges Funding for Thessaloniki Tourism Projects

The Greek Tourism Ministry has funding programs planned for infrastructure projects that will contribute to Thessaloniki’s tourism development.

Lamda Presents Destination of the Future: Ellinikon Commercial Hub

Lamda Development will invest over 600 million euros in a new state-of-the-art commercial center at the former Athens airport on the city’s southern coast.