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Laconia will Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’ at 10th HORECA Show

Laconia will be among the Greek destinations that will present their “Greek Breakfast” menus at the 10th HORECA show scheduled to take place 6-9 February 2015 at the Metropolitan Expo in Spata.

Hellenic Hotel Chamber Announces Topics of Upcoming General Assembly

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will release a report that sheds light on the issue of the sharing economy during its 4th General Assembly scheduled to take place on February 6 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center during the 10th HORECA trade show.

Greece Hotel Rating Scheme Finalized

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has finalized a hotel rating system that will apply to over 9,700 hotels and 35,000 accommodation providers (rooms to let), the ministry announced.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to hold 4th General Assembly on Feb. 6

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will hold its 4th General Assembly on February 6 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center during the 10th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA.

The 10th HORECA Industry Show Set to Take Off

Foodservice, hospitality and tourism take center stage at this year’s 10th HORECA trade show to take place on February 6-9 at the Metropolitan Expo at Athens International Airport.

Greece 100% Hotel Show 2015 to Award Innovation

Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and tourism professionals will have the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, set to kick off on 24-26 January at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

Greek Hotels Chamber Eyes Chinese Tourism Market with the Help of Baidu

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) announced its plans to tap into the Chinese market on Wednesday using China’s leading search engine as its primary tool.

Hydra’s Donkeys and Mules Introduced to Russian Audience

Russian television station "TV Zvezda" in Moscow recently aired a feature on the beloved donkeys and mules found on the Greek island of Hydra. TV Zvezda is one of the largest Russian TV channels and counts some 17 million viewers.

Greece’s Hotel Chamber to Evolve into a Tourism Chamber

The decision of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) to broaden its membership by including Greek travel agents paves the way for the evolution towards it becoming a Tourism Chamber.

Hotel Chamber to Broaden its Membership to Include Greek Travel Agents

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni held a meeting with the presidents of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) and was informed on their plans to work together for the benefit of the country’s tourism.

Kefalogianni Expresses “Serious Reservations” about Effectiveness of Hotel VAT Increase for Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni expressed reservations about the effectiveness of the increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel accommodation from 6.5 percent at present to 13 percent.

Possible Hotel VAT Increase in Greece Sparks Reactions

Greek tourism professionals are up in arms over the government’s intention to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel accommodation from 6.5 percent at present to 13 percent. The news has caused a number of reactions from Greek tourism bodies, hotel associations and...

SETE Slams Government Plans for ‘Suicidal’ VAT Hike for Greek Hotels

An increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel accommodation from 6.5 percent to 13 percent would start a domino effect of consequences, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The association said such a move would be "suicidal" for Greek tourism.

Grekland Panorama: TUI Nordic to Exhibit at Greek Fair in Sweden

TUI Nordic is expected to give an impressive and dynamic showing during the second Grekland Panorama travel fair for Greece that will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, next year.

Sharing Economy Thorny Issue for Greek Tourism

In efforts to explore the sharing economy and its effects on Greek tourism as well as identify possible solutions to lost revenue resulting from illegal leasing practices, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels organized a forum on Tuesday to present a report on the phenomenon.

Greek Tourism Expo to Open its Doors in Athens

The first Greek Tourism Expo international fair with over than 150 exhibitors and hosted buyers from 18 countries will open its doors on Friday 5 December at the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

Grekland Panorama, Finnair Sponsor Stockholm Travel Show

Grekland Panorama and Finnair were the sponsors of this year’s Stockholm Travel Show, which took place on 23-25 October at Stockholm’s Central Station.

Leading Greek Hotel Chains To Take Part In Grekland Panorama 2015 Expo In Sweden

Some of the biggest brands in the Greek hospitality industry have confirmed their participation in Grekland Panorama 2015, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, and are expected to make a strong presentation to the Swedish market.

25% Of Hotel Bookings In Europe Are Made Via Internet Intermediaries

Twenty-five percent of total overnights in hotels in Europe are made via Internet intermediaries mainly through on line tour agents and global distribution systems (GDS), according to a recent study carried out by HOTREC, the Confederation of Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes in the...

Greek Hoteliers Slam Proposal To Scrap Hotel Chamber

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has slammed a recent suggestion for its members (Greek hotels) to be dispersed to local chambers of commerce throughout the country.