Covid-19 Pushing Greek Hoteliers to Despair, Aid Needed

By admin 4 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

The ongoing pandemic and the persistent Omicron variant is pushing Greek hoteliers to their limits, with hospitality professionals expecting 2022 to be one more challenging year. “Greek hotels will need up to five years to recover since the start of the pandemic,” said Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios this week. Tasios said Greek […]

Greek Hoteliers Holding Their Breath, Support Needed, They Say

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 is leading Greek hotel owners to despair, said hotelier associations operating in major winter tourism destinations. They are urging authorities to take immediate measures. More specifically, associations representing hoteliers and tourism professionals in Kalavryta, the Peloponnese, Evritania, Drama, Western Macedonia and

Covid-19: Greek Hoteliers Say ‘Omicron’ Taking Toll, Call for Backing

By admin 4 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Greek hoteliers are appealing to the government to take measures and extend financial support to hotel enterprises as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has put a brake on bookings. In a letter to government officials, including Finance Minister Christos Staikouras as well as labor, development and tourism ministers, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) is

Kastro Suites on Santorini will Open its Doors on May 9

By admin 6 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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The view from Kastro Suites, Santorini Kastro Suites, a luxury hospitality property, will open its doors on May 9 to welcome travelers from all over the world to the popular island of Santorini. Located in Fira, Kastro Suites features seven luxury suites designed to offer a special hospitality experience to its guests and a stunning […]

Greece Covid-19 Restrictions: Tourism and Travel-related Information

By admin 14 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Ministry recently released information on key issues relating to tourism and travel in Greece, following the extension of the lockdown restrictions taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). So far the measures are said to be in force until January 18, except for the restrictions involving international flights to Greece, […]

Greek Hoteliers Brace Themselves for a Tough Winter Due to Covid-19 Impact

By admin 1 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo credit: Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Until science discovers the answer to the coronavirus (Covid-19), the pandemic will be here with us, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Alexandros Vassilikos, said on Wednesday. Speaking during a web press conference, Vassilikos described the dire situation the Greek hotel market is in right now due […]

Kastro Suites Assures Safe Holidays on Santorini

By admin 26 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Kastro Suites Hotel, a luxury accommodation complex situated in Fira on the Greek island of Santorini, is open, welcoming guests and providing safe hospitality services. “Our priority is the health and safety of our visitors and staff,” the hotel’s management said in an announcement. The Kastro Suites Hotel has fully complied with the guidelines of […]

Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward

By admin 6 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices as all the more travelers from Greece’s main source markets prefer to cancel their holiday plans rather face Covid-19 measures. According to a study carried out by YouGov on July 13-23, half of vacationers from Germany, the UK and France – […]

Almost 80% of Hotels in Greece are Open for 2020 Tourism Season

By admin 3 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The percentage of hotels that are operating at the moment in Greece is just under 80 percent, which is very positive, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said on Monday. Speaking on Parapolitika radio station, Minister Theoharis referred to the outcome so far after the opening of Greek Tourism for the summer of 2020, in the […]

Greek Hoteliers Expect 67% Drop in 2020 Turnover

By admin 16 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Greek hoteliers are expecting to see their turnover drop by 67 percent this year with 6.4 percent opting to remain closed due to lagging demand and lack of liquidity, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the fourth study in series carried out by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts […]