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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.

Athens’ Ledra Kai Restaurant Set to Serve the Finest Polynesian Delights

For over 30 years, Athens Ledra Hotel has been offering guests the finest Polynesian and Asian cuisine in the city at its in-house Ledra Kai (former Kona Kai) restaurant, which opens its doors for the winter season with a new menu full of surprises.

Greece Cuts Red Tape for Investors to Obtain Hotel Permits

As of 1 January 2015, hotels in Greece will receive authorization to operate in no more than 50 days from the day the necessary paperwork has been submitted for approval.

Greek Hotels Nominated In World Event To Honor Excellence In Golf Tourism

Greek hotels and golf courses have been included among the nominees at the 1st Annual World Golf Awards, the global initiative launched to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry.

Report: Crete Attracts One In Five Visitors To Greece

Crete is one of Greece's most attractive destinations as one in five tourists arrive in the country to vacation on the island, recent data has shown.

Greek Properties Among Europe’s Best Secret Beach Hotels

Three Greek holiday resorts located in the Peloponnese, Halkidiki and Crete, are included on a list of Europe's best secret seaside hotels.

EY Report: Hotel Sector Is Focused On Growth In 2014

A strong performance is predicted for the global lodging industry in 2014 with investors seeking out new opportunities in the worldwide hospitality sector, according to a recent Ernst & Young (EY) report. EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

Travel Agents From Eight Countries Come To Greece In Search Of Partnerships

Some 30 Greek hotels and six travel agencies will attend B2B meetings with tourism professionals from eight countries at Respond On Demand's third B2B Travel Event in Thessaloniki.

“Greek Breakfast” Gets Thumbs Up From German Tour Operators At ITB 2014

Leading German tour operators at the recent ITB Berlin exhibition said they were interested in including the "Greek Breakfast" feature as a reference in their travel packages for destinations in Greece.

Greek Hotels Recorded Highest Increase In Overnight Visits In EU Last Year

Greece recorded the highest increase in the number of nights spent in hotels last year among all 28 European Union member states, according to data released by Eurostat.

Many Greek Hotels Honored With HolidayCheck Award 2014

Twenty-one Greek hotels were among the 400 most popular hotels worldwide recently honored with the HolidayCheck Award 2014.

Greece Saw Tourist Arrivals Up In August But Less Money Spent By Visitors

Tourists did flock to Greece in August but it seems that they did not spend much money, according to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the TNS ICAP and Quantros companies.
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New Greek Tourism Bill Tabled In Parliament

The new bill for tourism that aims to strengthen investments and entrepreneurship in the sector was recently tabled in Greek Parliament.
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Greek Hotels Honored For Serving “Greek Breakfast”

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels honored the first 100 hotels that enrolled in the “Greek Breakfast” program and now promote Greece's gastronomy through their breakfast menus.
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No Big Price Hikes in Greek Hotel Rooms This Month

Greek hotels did not show any major variations in their rates this month compared to January and other European destinations, according to data from the online booking company Trivago. The average price per night for February stands at 72 euros.
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Greek Hotels Promoted In Bulgaria

Greek hotels were presented to the Bulgarian market last week at an event held in Sofia by electronic system Respond on Demand. More than 20 Bulgarian tour operators and travel agents attended the event.
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Respond On Demand Promotes Greece To Istanbul

Greek hotels based on Chios, Crete, Parga, Sivota, Chalkidiki and Samos were presented to the Turkish market last week at an event held by electronic system Respond on Demand in collaboration with the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB).
Respond On Demand event in Izmir, Turkey.
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Greece Introduced To Izmir, Turkey

Selected Greek hotels and tourism destinations were introduced to Turkish tour operators and travel agents, during an event organized by electronic system Respond On Demand on Friday, 7 December, at this year’s international tourism fair Travel Turkey İzmir (6-9 December).
The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers’ President Yiannis Retsos (second from right) with vice presidents Kostas Leventis, Andreas Metaxas, Aristotelis Thomopoulos and secretary general, Andreas Fiorentinos.
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Greek Hotels Under Strain

“This year is not only a difficult year but it is the fourth difficult year for the hotel sector,” the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers president, Yiannis Retsos, said during the federation's annual council of hotel associations. The council was held on the sidelines of the 28th...

Greek “Green” Hotels To Tour Europe This Fall

Greek hotels, accredited by the “Green Key” program for 2012, will be presented to seven European countries this fall via a promotional campaign scheduled to run October 2012-April 2013.