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Economy Ministry: Stayover Tax Exemption for Thomas Cook-impacted Hotels in Greece

Greek hotels impacted by the collapse of Thomas Cook will be exempt from paying a stayover tax as a first support measure.

Thomas Cook Domino Effect Shuts Down German, Polish Units

Thomas Cook’s German and Polish subsidiaries are entering bankruptcy proceedings and ceasing operations, following the group's collapse.

Impact of Thomas Cook Collapse on Crete – Governor

Crete Regional Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis informed Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis on the impact of Thomas Cook's collapse on the island's businesses.

Thomas Cook Group Enters Administration, Thousands Stranded in Greece

UK global travel group Thomas Cook on Monday announced that it is entering into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect.

Thomas Cook: €6 Million Revamp of Sunwing Kallithea Hotel on Rhodes

Thomas Cook will invest 6 million euros to renovate its Sunwing Kallithea family hotel complex on the Greek island of Rhodes.

Cook’s Club Opens Latest Hotel on Rhodes, Greece

Thomas Cook has opened its eighth Cook’s Club hotel – an 18-room city hotel in the heart of Old Town of the Greek island of Rhodes.

Greek Tourism Minister Sees ‘Business as Usual’ with Thomas Cook

Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis sees business proceeding as usual with Thomas Cook, following a meeting with the company's CEO Peter Fankhauser.

Zakynthos Among Thomas Cook’s Top 5 Busiest Destinations for Summer 2019

The Greek island of Zakynthos stands among Thomas Cook's top five busiest destinations for summer 2019, according to the company.

Thomas Cook Launches #noplaceforplastic Campaign from Rhodes

Thomas Cook has launched an environmental project tagged #noplaceforplastic at its Sunwing Kalithea hotel on the island of Rhodes.

Interview – David Child: ‘Thomas Cook Continues to Focus on Greece By All Means’

Thomas Cook's David Child gives us the latest on the company's plans to expand its own-brand hotel portfolio in Greece.

Thomas Cook Opens New ‘Casa Cook Chania’ Hotel at Nearly Full Capacity

Seventy percent of available rooms at Thomas Cook's new family-focused Casa Cook hotel in Chania, Crete, have already been sold.

Thomas Cook to Open First ‘Casa Cook’ for Families on Crete

Cooking classes for children, painting workshops and sleepovers in a teepee are among the features of Thomas Cook's latest own-brand hotel, Casa Cook in Chania, Crete, which is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 25.

Thomas Cook Acquires Two Hotel Properties in Greece

Thomas Cook's hotel fund has acquired a further two properties in Greece, including one of the company’s flagship hotels, Casa Cook Kos.

MR&H Forum Returns to Athens, Aims to Explore Greece’s Tourism Opportunities

Greece's dynamic tourism growth will take center stage at the MR&H Forum, scheduled to be held in Athens, during October 29-31.

Greece Drops to #3 Among Popular Destinations for Brits, Says Thomas Cook

Greece dropped to third place among the top five destinations of Thomas Cook for summer 2019, says the UK tour operator’s 2019 Holiday Report.

Dutch, Austrians Pick Halkidiki for Hiking, Camping, Alternative Tourism

Camping, hiking and special forms of tourism are winning over travelers from Austria and Holland, who are choosing Halkidiki as their holiday destination.

AirlineRatings.com Announces World’s Safest Airlines for 2019

Safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com has released its annual lists of the Top 20 safest airlines and Top 10 safest low-cost airlines for 2019.

Thomas Cook Secures Funding for Hotel Investments in Greece

Thomas Cook Hotel Investments (TCHI), a joint venture between Thomas Cook and LMEY Investments, has secured the sum of 40 million euros to invest in hotels in Greece and other Mediterranean destinations.

Investors Eye Five-star Hotels as Greek Hospitality Market Changes

All the more investors are setting their sights on Greece, as tourism flows increase and businesses with non-performing loans need a way out.

CEOs of Thomas Cook and MSC Cruises to Speak at WTTC’s first European Leaders Forum

Global leaders from the travel and tourism industry, such as the CEOs of Thomas Cook and MSC Cruises, will meet at the first WTTC European Leaders Forum in Lisbon, Portugal on September 11.