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Greek Hoteliers Must Cope with Sharing Economy, Millennials, New Technologies

Three parameters are triggering radical changes in the hotel industry, according to the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris.

Airbnb Hosts in Greece will Have to Register their Property

Individuals in Greece interested in renting out their property for the short term through Airbnb-type platforms will have to enroll in a new electronic registry.

Airbnb Says ‘No’ to Greece’s Calls for Rental Data

Airbnb says it will share its property rental data only through a valid legal request pursuant to national and European data privacy laws.

Central Athens Neighborhoods Top Airbnb Choice

The historic center of Athens and surrounding districts are the areas with the highest concentration of apartments being leased out short term.

New Faces: Stephanie Anastasiou, CEO at Ask2travel Group

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Stephanie Anastasiou, the Founder and CEO of Greek travel group Ask2travel.

Cultural Venues Boosting Athens Tourism, Image Still Needs Polishing

A study focusing on Athens and how it has managed to build up a healthy tourism dynamic was presented on the first day of the IMIC 2017 conference on Santorini.

Foreigners Boost Greek Property Market in First Half of Year

Foreign buyers spent €220 million on property in Greece in the first half of 2017, boosting capital inflows by 63.4% compared to the same period in 2016.

Greek Hotel Chamber Chief: Quality Key to Robust Tourism Growth

Robust growth of the tourism sector can only be achieved by investing in quality, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) president George Tsakiris.

Tourism Strategy Takes Center Stage in Kountoura-SETE Talks

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the newly elected board of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) to discuss joint strategies.

MaltaEU2017: Greek Tourism Discussed at European Ministerial Conference

Greece's secretary general for tourism policy, Georgios Tziallas, presented the country's policies during the European Ministerial Conference on Tourism in Valletta, Malta.

Greek Hotels Constantly on the Upgrade, Study says

Hotels in Greece are constantly being upgraded, according to the annual study of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Launches New Classification System

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece and invites professionals to apply for certification.

More Austerity for the Greeks: Parliament Approves Reforms

A highly debated bill was passed in Greek parliament, which includes stringent austerity measures, such as pension cuts and a lower income tax threshold.

Greek Accommodation Body SETKE Wary of Sharing Economy

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) is calling on the government to reconsider plans to liberalize short-term tourist rentals.

Kountoura Presents Greece’s Tourism Policy at WTFL 2017 Forum in Switzerland

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL), a global event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Athens Hotels: 2016 Tourism Season was ‘Marginally Positive’

The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said that the 2016 tourism season for hotels in the Greek capital was "marginally positive".

AHLA Study Says Airbnb Not Playing Fair

The bulk of Airbnb’s US revenue appears to be coming from whole-unit rentals, an American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) report said recently.

How to Rent Out your Flat on Airbnb in Greece

Those interested in renting out their properties, homes or flats in Greece through online platforms such as Airbnb, must meet a series of requirements.

Athenian Riviera Casino Resort Gets Green Light

The Greek Finance Ministry has tabled a draft bill in parliament that gives the green light for a casino to be built in Hellenikon.

WTM 2016: SETE Chief Says Sectors Can Work with Tourism to Boost Greek Economy

Tourism can contribute to further growth and play a crucial role in restoring the Greek economy by involving other sectors, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on Monday, ahead of the World Travel Market held in London this week.