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Greece’s Airbnbs Rival Hotel Room Capacity, Says Study

Airbnbs in Greece have now rivalled their hotel counterparts in terms of bed capacity, according to a study released by INSETE.

Covid-19: Airbnb Announces Global Party Ban for All Listed Properties

Airbnb has announced a global ban on all parties and events at its rentals, including a cap on occupancy at 16.

Greek Authorities Working on Health Protocols for Airbnbs

Greek authorities are drawing up health protocols to be applied by short-term rental operators in Greece, according to Airbnb's Giacomo Trovato.

A Collection of Greek Legislation and Regulations Concerning Covid-19 and Tourism

GTP Headlines provides a collection of some of the most important Covid-19 measures taken in Greece, which have been formally adopted by legislative acts in the Hellenic Parliament.

Greek Hotel Chamber Proposes Measures for Life After Covid-19

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has proposed a series of measures for the country's hotels to stay afloat during the Covid-19 post-pandemic period.

Airbnb to Share Rental Data with European Commission

Eurostat for the first time will have access to reliable data about short-term rental accommodation offered via platforms such as Airbnb.

Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Airbnb Activities

Short-term rental operators who fail to declare their properties by February 28 will be faced with stiff penalties.

Greece’s Lodging Professionals Not Satisfied with 2019 Results

The Hellenic Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Entrepreneurs (SETKE) is calling on the government to ease taxation citing below par performance in 2019.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 2020 to Be a Challenging Year for Tourism

The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

EU Court Rules Against French Hoteliers’ Airbnb Claim

The EU’s highest court has rejected a French hotels association suit against Airbnb, ruling that the home-sharing platform is not required to hold a real estate agent's licence in order to operate in France.

Livin Urbban Opens “The Athens Green Suites” in the Greek Capital

Greek property management company Livin Urbban recently added a new property to the hospitality offer of downtown Athens: "The Athens Green Suites".

Safety is Greece’s Top Tourism Advantage, Says Greek Chambers Chief

Safety is the most strongest tourism advantage that Greece has compared to other East Med destinations, says UHC President Konstantinos Mihalos.

Greece Ready to Target Markets with New 2020 Tourism Marketing Plan

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is getting ready to begin its new tourism marketing campaign in early January 2020.

Euromonitor Reveals Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel

In its new report ‘Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel: 2019 Edition’, Euromonitor looks at the latest trends shaping travel across the regions globally.
Theodora Dima, President Sharing Economy Association in Greece
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Key Tourism Figures 2019: Theodora Dima, President, Sharing Economy Association in Greece

Sharing Economy Association in Greece President Theodora Dima underlines how the sharing economy benefits Greece's local communities.

Greek Gov’t Examining Provisions for Condo Hotels

The Greek government is looking into ways to facilitate investments and simplify procedures for the development of condo hotels in Greece.

SETE Updates Greek Finance Minister on Key Tourism Matters

Key tourism issues and challenges were addressed during a meeting between SETE President Yiannis Retsos and Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

INSETE: Greece’s Hotel Performance on a Decline

Greece's hotels are not following the upward trend of the country's tourist arrivals and revenue, according to INSETE.

Interview – Grigoris Zorgianos: ‘Our Ambition is to Establish Mykonos Pearls as an Industry Leader’

Mykonos Pearls' Grigoris Zorgianos informs on the property management company's concept and aim to be synonymous with luxury vacations.

Year-round Tourism for Greece Included Among Minister’s Priorities

The development of all-year-round tourism in Greece is included among the priorities of the Tourism Ministry.