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Possible New Tax Measures Worry Greek Hotel Industry

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) on Friday voiced concern over the impact new measures would have on the hotel sector and the national economy in general, during a meeting with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Greek Hoteliers Express Concern on Possible VAT Hike

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) has expressed deep concern regarding a possible increase of the value-added tax (VAT) rate on accommodation.

Yiannis Retsos Re-elected President of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers

Yiannis Retsos was re-elected as the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers on Wednesday, April 29.

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.

World Tourism Day 2014: Message By The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers

Official message by the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers for World Tourism Day, 27 September 2014.

Hotels In Athens, Greece, See Slight Recovery

Average room rates in hotels in Athens, Greece, were 2.7 percent higher in the first five months of the year and reached 77 euros from 74.97 euros in 2013, according to the president of the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Alexandros Vassilikos.

No “Ski Week” Holiday For Greek Schools In 2015

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers’ proposal for the establishment of a new annual school holiday period in Greece, so families could take a vacation during the winter, will not launch in 2015 after all.

Greece: Inbound Tourism On Right Track, Domestic Down

Tourism in Greece is set to reach a second consecutive record this year as Greek hoteliers expect the country to attract 18.5 million international arrivals and generate 13.5 billion euros in revenues, according to the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos.

Greek Hotel Federation Expects New Record in Tourist Arrivals

The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos, said a record of tourist arrivals in Greece from almost all major markets and a corresponding increase in revenue should be expected for 2014.

Greek Hotel Federation Expresses Sympathy On Kefalonia’s Earthquake

In the aftermath of the large-scale earthquake (5.9-Richter) that rocked Kefalonia Island on Sunday 26 January, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers sent a message of sympathy to those who are going through difficult times.

Plan For New “Ski Week” Holiday For Greek Schools Put On Ice

It seems that the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers' proposal for the Greek Government to establish a new annual school holiday period so families could take a vacation during the winter, will temporarily be put on ice.

Kefalogianni Briefed On Hotel Federation’s New Holiday Proposal For Greek Schools

The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos, presented the federation's full proposal for a new annual vacation period for Greek schools, in a meeting with Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Education Minister Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos.

Greece May Launch “Ski Week” School Vacation To Boost Domestic Tourism

Greek schools may take a few extra days off this March as the ministries of Tourism and Education are working together to establish an annual "Ski Week," a four-day vacation period for schools, aimed to boost domestic tourism.

New Collective Labor Agreement For Hotel Workers Established In Greece

A new collective labor agreement for hotel employees in Greece has been signed between the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers and the federation that represents Greek hotel workers (POEE-YTE).

Greek Hotels Are Counting Losses Since 2008

Although the first signs appear positive for the 2014 tourism season, the majority of Greek hotels continue to remain in a bad position financially, according to the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos.

Presidents Of Greek Hotel Associations Speak Out

Greek hoteliers recently spoke of the problems and obstacles that interfere with the operation of hotels and tourism in general, during the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers' annual council of hotel associations.

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.

Yiannis Retsos, President Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers

Besides the remarkable growth of key indicators of tourism -arrivals and revenue- that showed the industry’s strength and potential, the overall assessment leaves us with a “legacy” of food for thought, analysis and debate for the future.
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Young Tourist Stabbed On Crete Recovering, Greek Tourism Professionals Express Support

"This is an isolated incident and should not disturb the sense of security felt by travelers in our country," the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) said in an announcement on 15 May in regards to the stabbing of an 11-year-old Russian tourist in Iraklio,...
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Athens TEI Conference: The Crisis And The Next Day In Tourism

The crisis and the next day in Greek tourism will be discussed at a conference on Tuesday, 23 April, at the Athens Technological Educational Institute (TEI) conference center. The conference is organized by the Tourism Enterprises Department of the Athens TEI.