Greece Launches ‘Smotel’ Brand for Small Hospitality Units

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Small hotel operations in Greece will now be represented under the brand “Smotel” launched this week by the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE). The aim of the new brand is to create a new generation of lodgings that can meet travelers’ increasing demands and at the same time propose fresh experiences. The “Smotel” initiative […]

Greek Travel Agents Want to be Included in New Development Law

By admin 21 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: Hellenic Parliament Greece’s travel agents have joined other tourism trade associations in calling on the government to reassess a new development law recently tabled in parliament, which does not include their area of activity in its provisions. The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) has joined the

More Greek Tourism Enterprises Call for Inclusion in New Development Law

By admin 19 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Owners of tourism agencies, tourist bus services and small and medium-sized accommodation facilities in Greece are up in arms over a new development law tabled in parliament last week which does not include their areas of activities in its provisions. Reactions by the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) and the Hellenic Confederation of

WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals

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Photo source: Visit Greece On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he sees the opportunity for Greece to redefine its goals and principles for the sector. Celebrated worldwide since 1980 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WTD is commemorated on September 27 each year and under a […]

Activity Slow for Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities, Says SETKE

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Activity at Greece’s small and medium-sized accommodation facilities is slow as Covid-19 continues to affect intent for travel, said the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) on Monday. According to SETKE, the tourist season this year is considerably “hazy” with small tourist accommodation facilities expecting occupancy to reach 30 to 40

SETKE Creates New ‘Alternative Holiday Experience’ Greek Offerings

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The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) recently presented a new project placing lodgings (apartments/rooms to let) at the center of development and growth while ensuring their competitiveness. Dubbed “Alternative Holiday Experiences by SETKE”, the plan allows its member small hospitality facilities to specialize in one or more of four key

Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities Face Liquidity Troubles

By admin 21 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Impacted by the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, occupancy levels at Greece’s small accommodation facilities this year stood at only 25 percent, which in turn led to reduced revenue, according to the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE). In statement issued this week, SETKE said this year’s “lost” tourism season had come to an end […]

Greece’s Small Tourism Accommodations to Get Access to EU Funds

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Small tourism accommodations operating in Greece are expected to have access to EU Cohesion policy funds within the first quarter of 2021, the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) said recently. The announcement came following a meeting held between SETKE’s president, Panagiotis Tokouzis, and Greek Development and Investment Minister Adonis