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Greek PM: Measures Needed to Tackle Airbnb Spread

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said measures were under examination to address a surge in Airbnb-style rentals which are impacting neighborhoods.

Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework

Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation.

Greek Hoteliers ‘Very Disappointed’ with Upcoming Law for Short-term Rentals

Greek hoteliers are not satisfied with the rules that are to be imposed on short-term rentals in Greece.

STAMA: Greece’s Short-term Rental Sector Recognized as Market Player

Greece’s short-term rentals managers welcome the government’s recognition of Airbnb-style activity as an equal hospitality market segment.

Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Greek Hoteliers: Stayover Tax Should Be Reassessed

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.

Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Greece to Raise Stayover Tax at Hotels, Charge VAT to Airbnb Hosts

The “stayover tax" charged at Greek hotels will rise and Airbnb hosts with 3 or more properties will be subject to VAT.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Greece to Clamp Down on Tax Evasion from Short-term Rental Activity

Greek tax authorities are giving Airbnb-style property hosts until February 28 to update information on the AADE registry.

Demand for Airbnbs in Greece to Remain Robust in 2023

Demand for Airbnbs in Greece is expected to remain strong this year on the back of a positive 2022.

Study: Attica Region Accounts for Largest Share of Airbnb Activity in Greece

The Attica region accounts for the largest share of short-term rental activity in Greece, according to a study by KEPE.

EU Court Says Airbnb Must Share Rental Data with Tax Authorities

The European Court of Justice recently ruled that Airbnb-style STR providers must share rental data with tax authorities.

Minister of State: New Framework for Short-term Rentals in Greece Coming Up

Legislative measures to improve the framework for short-term accommodation rentals in Greece are on their way.

Greek Hotels a Big Part of Greece’s Tourism Success in 2022

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s Short-term Rental Market Booming But Costing State Millions of Euros, Says Study

Greek hoteliers are calling for stricter rules to be imposed on Airbnb-style rentals in Greece, following a revealing study by Grant Thornton.

SETE Submits Proposals for Regulation of Short-term Rentals

SETE, Greece’s tourism confederation, has submitted a set of proposals to the Greek government aimed at regulating Airbnb-style rentals.

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 Aims to Close Loopholes in Airbnb-style Rentals Law

The Greek Tourism Ministry is preparing a draft bill to regulate the short-term rental market, do away with "loopholes" and establish fair competition.