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Study: Greek Tourism Season Extension Still Moving Slow

The extension of the Greek tourism season is still moving at a slow pace due to lack of infrastructure, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Study: Lower Category Greek Hotels Need Access to Funding Programs for Upgrades

Lower category hotels in Greece need access to funds to make improvements and keep up with the times.

IOGR Group Aiming to Acquire Multi-room Hotel Units as Part of Expansion

IOGR Group, owner of Sky Express, announced that it would be acquiring multi-room hotel units to develop comprehensive and high quality tourism product.

Villa Prices Dropping on Santorini and Mykonos Islands

On the back of declining arrivals and bookings, Greece’s two traditionally popular islands Mykonos and Santorini are now seeing the prices of villas drop by as much as 50%.

Mykonos and Santorini Tourism Season Off to a Slow Start

Traveler interest for Mykonos and Santorini appears to be waning as the season starts off slow, say locals.

Puro Management Helps Greek Hotels Become Emblematic and ‘Tell’ their Story

Puro Management Agency plans to expand its portfolio with the addition of new “emblematic” hotels in Greece and abroad.

Zeus International Developing into Premium Hospitality Brand

Zeus International is developing into a premium hospitality brand, aiming to becoming a strong player in the international luxury resorts segment.

Greek Hotels, Restaurants Post Strong Gains in November

Turnover in November 2022 at hotels and restaurants in Greece outdid 2021 results, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece’s Tourism Industry Prioritizes Sustainability and Infrastructure

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on achieving sustainability, implementing infrastructure works and extending the tourist season.

High Domestic Demand for Winter Destinations in Greece

Greeks chose popular winter destinations over the holidays giving accommodation providers a much-needed boost.

Lamway and Hotelising See Partner Hotels Deliver Positive Earnings in 2022

The 2022 tourism season marked a significant recovery, bringing positive financial results for hotels in the portfolio of Lamway Hotel Management Group and its partner company Hotelising.

Greece’s 2022 Tourism Revenues Set to Exceed Forecasts by €3bn

Greece’s tourism revenues for 2022 are set to exceed forecasts by 3 billion euros, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

AXIA Hospitality Sees Encouraging Signs for Hotel Bookings in 2023

Greek company AXIA Hospitality expects 2023 to be a successful year in terms of bookings for the hotels in its portfolio.

Interview – George Grafakos: ‘2022 Best Year Ever for Aqua Vista Hotels’

George Grafakos, CEO of Aqua Vista Hotels, informs us on the company’s success in 2022, a year which turned out to be the best for turnover and occupancy of all hotels under its portfolio.

Tourism One of Three Drivers of the Greek Economy in 2022

Tourism, transport and trade are the three sectors spearheading growth for Greece and increasing their output (Gross Value Added) by 20.3% annually, according to Alpha Bank.

Greece Sees Demand for Airbnb-type Rentals Continue into October

Recently released data shows that pre-bookings for stays at short-term rental properties on Greek islands are running well into October.

Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August

Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector.

January-April Occupancy Rates Disappoint Athens Hoteliers

Hoteliers in Athens are disappointed as occupancy rates, recorded in the first 4 months of the year, marked a 33.6% decline over the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

ITB Berlin: Germans Picking Greece this Summer 

Greece is among the most popular destinations on the travel ‘wish lists’ of German holidaymakers, according to data by Statista, released by ITB Berlin.

Greek Hotels Support Economy, Jobs in 2021

Greek hotel turnover in 2021 came to 3.8 billion euros demonstrating the hospitality sector’s significant contribution to the economy.