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Greek Tourism Draft Bill Open for Public Discussion

A long-awaited tourism draft bill has opened for public debate in the government’s online OpenGov platform through to January 5, 2018.

Greek Hoteliers Say Short-term Rental Law Null

Greek hoteliers expressed their doubts over whether a new law can control Airbnb-like operations and curb illegal activity.

INSETE: Greece Autumn Arrivals, Tourism Revenue Stronger

Greece's number of arrivals and tourism-related revenue increased in September and October according to InSETE’s monthly bulletin.

Kountoura Pledges Support for Tourism SMEs at SETKE Congress

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura expressed her support for tourism SMEs, which form the “backbone of Greek tourism”.

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.

100% Hotel Show 2017: Υψηλή αισθητική και εντυπωσιακή αύξηση των επισκεπτών

Με περισσότερους από 25.000 επισκέπτες, το 100% Hotel Show 2017 σημείωσε αύξηση που αγγίζει το 50% σε σχέση με την περσινή χρονιά.

Halkidiki Hoteliers: Sharing Economy Accounting for €30m in Losses

Hotels and rented room owners in Halkidiki are being deprived of 30 million euros in revenue from the operation of Airbnb-style properties, the Halkidiki Hotel Association said.

UNWTO/WTM: Tourism Protests are a ‘Wake-up Call’ for Destinations

The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai underlined while speaking at the WTM London 2017.

Το 100% Hotel Show παρουσιάζει το πρόγραμμα των Hotelier Workshops 2017

Μάθετε περισσότερα για τα Hotelier Workshops του 100% Hotel Show 2017 και εξασφαλίστε άμεσα το εισιτήριό σας για μια θέση στη γνώση.

Greece Preparing E-platform for Short-term Accommodation Rentals

Airbnb-style hosts in Greece will be required to register their properties on e-platform to take effect in immediate future or face steep fines.

Kountoura to Discuss ‘Overtourism’ at 2017 UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will discuss the challenges of "overtourism" at the UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London.

100% Hotel Show: Advanced Topics at Hotelier Workshops 2017 – Schedule

The 100% Hotel Show's "Hotelier Workshops" this year will present many advanced topics, aiming to offer essential knowledge to Greek hoteliers.

Greece’s Public Revenue Authority to Decide on Short-Term Rentals

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is to decide on a series of details with regard to a December 2016 law regulating short-term rentals.

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.

Santorini Mayor Proposes Housing Solutions for ‘Homeless’ Teachers

Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos has suggested converting old warehouses into residences to host school teachers, who are unable to find housing.

‘Heineken Growth Makers’ Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in Greek Tourism

The latest trends in the Greek tourism sector and ways of achieving growth were discussed during the 2nd Heineken Growth Makers Night event held recently in Athens.

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.

ITB Asia’s 10th Edition Looks to the Future of Travel

Cementing its status as ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, ITB Asia 2017 will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an exciting view to the future of travel and tourism.

Greek Hotels Losing Millions from the ‘Sharing Economy’

The direct impact of the so-called sharing economy on the Greek hotel industry has been estimated at 525 million euros a year in lost lodging revenue.

Hotels, Offices Keeping Greece Real Estate Market Afloat

The Greek property market is barely staying afloat with rents showing minor increases and buyers eyeing offices and hotels.