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Grimaldi – Minoan Lines – EKEV Acquire Majority Stake in Igoumenitsa Port Authority

The Igoumenitsa Port Authority in Greece is set to get an upgrade after a joint venture acquired a majority stake of 67%.

Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

Three Bids for Majority Stake of Igoumenitsa Port

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has received three binding offers for the acquisition of a majority stake in the port of Igoumenitsa in northwestern Greece.

Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture

The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Tender for Itea Marina Launched by Greek State Privatization Fund

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of the Itea marina in central Greece.

Crete’s Gournes Project Attracts Four Bidders

A tender for the exploitation of the former US military base of Gournes on Crete, also referred to as the “mini-Ellinikon”, has attracted four bidders.

Nine Suitors Bid for Crete’s Heraklion Port

Nine potential investors are interested in acquiring a majority stake of at least 67 percent of the Heraklion Port Authority.

HRADF: Six Suitors Express Interest in Kalamaria Marina Concession

Six business groups have expressed an interest in acquiring a concession for the marina of Kalamaria in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, according to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

Crete: HRADF Seeks Investor to Transform ‘Gournes’ into an Iconic Destination

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) is looking for an investor to transform the Gournes property into a new iconic destination for Crete.

Crete: Tender Process for Development of Heraklion Port Begins

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the development of Crete’s port of Heraklion.

Chios Marina Gets Green Light, Ready for Overhaul

An upgraded and modernized marina is set to operate on Chios after the finalization of a concession agreement awarded to Marina Chios SA.

Chios Marina Concession Deal Signed

Marina Chios SA will for the next 40 years manage the marina on the island of Chios after the concession agreement was recently signed.

Framework to Regulate Greece’s Spa Tourism in the Pipeline

Greek Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos will table an updated legal framework to regulate the development of spa tourism in Greece.

Central Greece Thermal Springs Get Green Light

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura gave the green light for the operation of two thermal springs in Smokovo and Soulanta in Thessaly, Central Greece.

Greece to Launch Tender for the Lease of Mykonos, Rhodes Marinas

Greece’s public assets fund will announce tenders for the long-term lease of marinas on Mykonos and Rhodes, which will include a series of activities and the potential for commercial use.

Investor Scheme Announced for Management of Chios Marina

Greece’s assets fund TAIPED has awarded the 40-year concession of the Chios Marina to an investor scheme, accepting the entity’s improved 6.2-million-euro offer.

Study Says Greek Thermal Springs an Untapped Treasure

Greece’s thermal spring facilities can triple revenues to some 390 million euros per year if they are upgraded, according to a study conducted by Palmos Analysis.

Greek Assets Body Set to Run New Round of Privatization Tenders 

Greek assets body TAIPED is set to launch a new round of privatization tenders for thermal springs, regional ports and marinas across Greece.

Tourism Minister Paves Way for Development of Alimos, Chios Marinas

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is setting the tourist development of the Alimos and Chios marinas into motion after announcing the issue of the relevant presidential decrees.
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