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Greek Airbnb Property Managers Seek Hospitality Know-how from Hoteliers

Short-term rental property managers have reached out to Greek hoteliers seeking to be taught the basics on hospitality and tourism.

Greece Property Observatory Says Airbnb Phenomenon to Die Out

Short-term home-sharing for tourism purposes is set to decline, according the president of the Greek Property Price Observatory, Kostas Georgakos.

Athens City Issues Top Agenda of Hoteliers-Mayoral Candidate Talks

Safety and cleanliness in Athens were among the main issues discussed between the city's hotel association and Kostas Bakoyannis, who is running for mayor.

‘Search Robots’ to Track Down Undeclared Airbnb Revenue in Greece

AADE has decided to use online "search robots" to track down taxpayers, who have failed to join the e-registry for short-term rentals.

Turkey Comeback, Brexit May Impact Greek Tourism in 2019

Brexit and Turkey’s comeback are among key challenges ahead of 2019 for the Greek tourism industry, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Destination Management Essential for Greek Tourism, Says SETE

Destination management is essential for the future of Greece's tourism sector, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Sharing Economy Conference to Focus on the Case of Athens

A case study on the way the sharing economy has affected the tourism market of Athens will be the main topic of the 1st BnB Guest Conference in the Greek capital.

Declared Home-sharing Revenue Boosts Greek State Coffers by 160%

Greek State revenue has increased by a massive 160 percent, driven by declared home-sharing income, according to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).

‘Livin Urbban’ Aims to Grow Property Portfolio in Greece

Athens-based Livin Urbban, an innovative property management company, is aiming to expand its portfolio and manage more than 300 properties throughout Greece by the end of 2020.

Greek Hotels: Stars vs Zombies, Supply vs Demand

Fifty percent of Greek hotels are "Stars" and 25 percent are "Zombies", according to a PwC report that focuses on the structural analysis of the sector.

PwC: Athens Moves Up as Most Attractive Property Market in Europe

Athens is emerging as one of the most attractive property markets in Europe, rising to the 14th spot on a city ranking released by PwC.

2nd Int’l Hospitality Forum: Investments and New Technologies Take Center Stage

The investment opportunities in the Greek hospitality sector will be discussed during the 2nd International Hospitality Forum on November 24 in Athens.

Athens Hosts Discussion on Airbnb Phenomenon in Europe

Ways to regulate the home sharing market and deal with the issue of overtourism in European cities were discussed between the mayors of Athens, Santorini and Florence.

‘Sun & Sea are Greece’s Strongest Selling Points’ – Interview with George Papadopoulos, Owner of Xenia Resorts & Villas

George Papadopoulos introduces the Xenia Resorts & Villas brand, a collection of summer resort properties in Greece.

AboutHotelier Launches OTAScanner Platform for Hoteliers

Greek digital marketing company AboutHotelier has launched OTAScanner, a new market intelligence platform that aims to help hoteliers improve profitability.

Greece Salutes World Tourism Day 2018

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2018, key figures in Greek tourism underline the importance of tourism and the digital transformation.

Athens’ Occupancy Rates See Slight Increase Despite Sharp Rise in Airport Arrivals

Despite a sharp rise in tourist arrivals at Athens Airport during the first seven months of 2018, occupancy rates in Athens’ hotels only slightly increased by 3.6 percent.

Airbnb, Homeaway Take NYC to Court Over New Host Data Law

Airbnb and Homeaway have taken legal action against New York City, claiming a recently passed law requiring user data, violates the US Constitution.

Commerce Body Says Greek Tourism Failing to Boost Retail Trade

The growing inflow of tourists to Greece has failed to stimulate trade, according to findings released by the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE).

Athens Accommodation Sector Expands with Hundreds of New Rooms

Athens is seeing the opening of new accommodation units and the launch of new projects due to the strong increase in demand for hotel rooms.