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Greek Hotels to Take Part in ‘Goût de France’ Gastronomy Event

A number of Greek hotels on March 21 will celebrate French gastronomy within the framework of “Goût de France / Good France” global event.

STR: Greece Registers Best January Room Rate Since 2009

The average daily rate (ADR) of Greek hotels reached its best level for the month of January since 2009, according to STR, a global data benchmarking specialist.

ICAP: Escalating Tourist Flows Keep Greek Hotels Afloat

Increasing tourist flows are breathing life into the Greek hotel sector which recorded stronger revenues in 2017, according to a survey by ICAP Group.

Liquidity, Return of Rival Markets Break Greek Tourism Spell

Limited access to cash on top of recovering rival markets are taking a bite out of Greece’s tourism sector in terms of arrivals and revenue, according to market experts.

Greek Hotels Chamber Sets Out Goals for 2018

Key issues that must be addressed so as to "unlock" the Greek hotel sector’s full potential were underlined at the 7th Hellenic Chamber of Hotels General Assembly in Athens.

TripAdvisor: Greece’s Best Hotels Named in 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards

More than 20 Greek hotels are among the winners of the 2018 Travelers’ Choice for Hotels awards, as announced by TripAdvisor.

‘HolidayCheck’ Awards 54 Hotels in Greece for 2018

Fifty-four Greek hotels received the HolidayCheck Award 2018 out of a total of 705 hotels that won the prize in 38 countries.

Greek Tourism Sector to Shoulder Tax Burden in 2018

Greece’s tourism sector is set to bear the brunt of the country’s economic recovery according to the economy ministry’s latest set of measures set to take effect in 2018.

Kos, Lesvos Tourism Professionals Urge Gov’t to Scrap ‘Stayover’ Tax

Tourism professionals on the islands of Kos and Lesvos are calling on the government to scrap an imminent “stayover" tax.

Greece’s ‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Officially Available via Online Platform

The “boutique hotels” certification platform of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will officially launch on December 11.

Grigoris Tasios Elected President of Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

Grigoris Tasios was elected as the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) on Thursday, November 9.

100% Hotel Show: Advanced Topics at Hotelier Workshops 2017 – Schedule

The 100% Hotel Show's "Hotelier Workshops" this year will present many advanced topics, aiming to offer essential knowledge to Greek hoteliers.

Axia Hospitality-Nelios: Greek Hotels See Rise in Direct Bookings

Greek hotels saw growth in direct bookings during the January-August 2017 period, according to data provided by Axia Hospitality and Nelios.

Controversial ‘Stayover Tax’ Expected to Impact Greek Hotel Sector, Economy

Greece's economy and hotel sector are expected to see losses when the so-called "stayover tax" comes into effect in 2018, says a Grant Thornton study.

New Faces: Konstantinos Sviriadis, Partner at ‘SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism’

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Konstantinos Sviriadis, partner at Greek hospitality management company SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism.

Greek Hotel Chamber Chief: Quality Key to Robust Tourism Growth

Robust growth of the tourism sector can only be achieved by investing in quality, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) president George Tsakiris.

Antonis Kambourakis to Serve as President of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers

Antonis Kambourakis will serve as the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, replacing Yiannis Retsos who was elected to head SETE.

SWOT Announces 5th B2B Forum in Athens for Travel Professionals

SWOT | Simple Way of Tourism has announced that its 5th Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) will take place in Athens in November.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Launches New Classification System

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece and invites professionals to apply for certification.

Greece’s New Hotel Tax to Come Into Effect in 2018

The General Secretariat of Public Revenue on Thursday issued a circular that includes details on how a new levy will be charged to Greek accommodation units.