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Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Posted On 21 Feb 2024

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Posted On 05 Feb 2024

Greece Sees Hotel Transaction Activity Jump in January

The Greek hospitality sector saw major hotel transaction activity in January with deals worth several billions of euros recorded.

Posted On 02 Feb 2024

Athens Seeing a Boom in 5-star Hotel Openings

Athens is seeing a boom in 5-star hotel openings with the number now double compared to 2015.

Posted On 18 Dec 2023

Report: Athens is a ‘Must-see’ Destination but with ‘Weaknesses’

Athens is in fact a “must see” destination, but lags behind other European cities due to “inherent weaknesses”.

Posted On 14 Dec 2023

Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

Posted On 06 Nov 2023

GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki

Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki.

Posted On 03 Nov 2023

The 5-star Monasty Hotel, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is one of the branded hotels that recently opened in the centre of Thessaloniki. Photo source: Monasty Hotel

Demand Boosts Thessaloniki Luxury Hotel Arrivals

Thessaloniki’s hotel dynamic continues to grow with more international hospitality brands set to make their debut in the city.

Posted On 22 May 2023

Photo Source: Visit Greece / K. Grozoudis

Study Reveals the Tourist ‘Types’ that Pick Thessaloniki for Holidays

Art lovers, active types and foodies are among the ‘travel tribes’ that select Thessaloniki as their holiday destination.

Posted On 19 May 2023

Thessaloniki Food, Nightlife Winning Over More Tourists

Nightlife and food are two of Thessaloniki’s strong points attracting more visitors to Greece’s northern city, found a satisfaction study.

Posted On 18 May 2023

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Rise by 69% in Jan-Feb

First two months of the year set positive pace for Athens – Attica hotel occupancy forecasts.

Posted On 30 Mar 2023

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

Posted On 17 Mar 2023

Photo source: Athens Development and Destination Management Agency

Survey: Tourists Consider Athens a ‘Must-see’ Destination

Tourist satisfaction towards Athens’ tourism product increased in 2022 with visitors labeling the city as a “must-see destination”.

Posted On 10 Mar 2023

GBR: Greece’s Hospitality Sector Makes Steady Steps Towards Recovery in 2022

Greece’s hospitality sector in 2022 managed to cover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the decline in arrivals and overnight stays.

Posted On 06 Feb 2023

Athens Hotel Performance Turns Positive in October

Average occupancy at hotels in Athens, Greece, maintained its dynamic in October with a 0.4% increase compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Posted On 25 Nov 2022

Greek Hotel Revenues Rise, Overnight Stays Drop in Q3

Greek hotels exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 revenues by 19% in the third quarter of the year but marked a 5 to 7% drop in the number of overnight stays.

Posted On 02 Nov 2022

Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Picking Up Gradually

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Posted On 21 Oct 2022