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Caldera Collection Hotel Group Adds Five Members to its Portfolio

The Caldera Collection hotel group has added five hotels to its growing roster of clients.

Stournaras: Prospects for Greek Economy Positive, But Risks Remain

Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras said on Monday that the Greek economy could see growth of 2.7 percent in 2017 under the condition that the second evaluation of the Greek programme was soon concluded by international creditors.

Professional, Tourism Bodies Call for Refugee Island Measures

The Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen & Merchants (GSEVEE) and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) are calling on the government to introduce special aid measures in order to assist the North Aegean islands which have seen their tourism traffic dwindle due to...

EU Commission Says Sharing Economy OK with ‘Responsible’ Use

In efforts to ensure fair play, competitiveness, consistency and quality, the European Commission said the sharing economy can prove to be an opportunity if “done right”, contributing to jobs and growth if developed in a responsible manner.

Greece ‘Enticing’ Saudi Investors with 5-year Visa

Greece is extending the so-called golden visa to Arab nationals investing more than 250,000 euros in property. The investor visas offer five-year residency rights in return for real estate acquisitions or for strategic investments.

Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece

Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new "Casa Cook" brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece.

Celestyal Joins iTravel Platform for Cruise Reservations

IBS Software and Celestyal Cruises recently signed a contract for delivery of IBS’ next-generation iTravel Cruise Reservation System.

PwC: Greek Hotels Up for Sale but No Signs of Interest

The Greek hospitality investment market seems to be in hibernation with at least 225 hotels currently on offer but no signs of interest from potential buyers, a PwC report found.

Athens Center to Welcome New Hotels this Year

A number of city hotels are set to open their doors in the center of Athens this year, giving visitors to the Greek capital an even wider choice of exclusive accommodation.

Greek Travel Agents Connect with Hoteliers at ‘GTP Island’

For the second time around, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) provided a platform for local travel agents and tour operators to strengthen ties with hoteliers visiting the 100% Hotel Show.

Hotel Chamber Presents e-Tourism Initiative to Boost Sector, Enhance Visitor Experience in Athens

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday presented a new e-tourism initiative aimed to improve tourism sector growth and the visitor experience in Athens by encompassing all touch points from planning stage through to memory sharing.

Alex Beach Hotel Awarded the Travelife Gold Award Certification for Sustainability in Tourism

The Alex Beach Hotel & Bungalows on the Greek island of Rhodes was recently honored with the prestigious Travelife Gold award for Hotels & Accommodations.

Tourism Talks @ GTP Island During 100% Hotel Show

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is ready to get down to business and bolster communication between the country’s hoteliers and local travel agents at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to be held on November 27-30 at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

South Aegean Region Stands Out from the Crowd at WTM 2015

The Region of the South Aegean made its presence felt at this year's World Travel Market in London.

WTM 2015: US Wholesaler Tourico Holidays Adds Greek Islands to ‘Sun & Sea’ Portfolio

The Greek islands are among the Eastern Mediterranean vacation destinations that US global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays has entered for the first time.

Expedia to Acquire HomeAway Vacation-rental Company

Expedia, Inc., one of the world's leading travel companies, will acquire the vacation-rental company HomeAway, Inc., for $3.9 billion.

Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Aldemar Cretan Village, Nikki Beach Resort & SPA Porto Heli, Odeon Tours Greece and Sea View Hotel & Apartments that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and...

Volos Meet Explores Urban Planning, Regional Development

Urban planning and regional development will be the focus of a conference on September 24-27, to be held at the University of Thessaly premises in the city of Volos in Greece.

Greek Island ‘Gifts’ Take Media by Storm, Next Up Ronaldo?

Amidst Greece’s economic and political woes, it seems that everyone who is anyone is buying a Greek island to hang out on. The latest celebrity to be reportedly eyeing Greek island property is football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who reports say, is purchasing one as a present...

SLH Seeking ‘Secret Service’ to Assess World Luxury Hotels

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces the recruitment of 25 hotel inspectors to join its worldwide team of “secret” agents. Apply now.