INSETE: Greek Hotels Get Positive Traveler Feedback in 2020

By admin 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Travelers to Greece were satisfied with hotel services offered in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to findings released by the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) intelligence body INSETE. More specifically, according to the Net Sentiment Index (NSI) based on traveler feedback posted on social media: in July 2020 the index stood at 77 percent

Donkey Hotels: New Entry in Greek Hospitality Market

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Athinaion Tourist Enterprises SA and Yes! Hotels Group have merged to create the new Donkey Hotels chain in Greece. The announcement of the new chain follows the absorption of YES! Hotels by Athinaion SA (Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel), owned by the Ioannou family. Focusing on hotel development and management, Donkey Hotels will look to acquire existing hotels

New Luxury Hotels Coming to Greece’s Hospitality Market

By admin 1 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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An impression of the Sentido Unique Blue Resort Greece’s field of luxury hotels will see a number of new entries following transactions and developments that took place in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the latest report released by GBR Consulting. CIG: Sentido Unique Blue Resort As noted in the consulting company’s quarterly report […]

Greek Covid-19 Support Measures Get Extension

By admin 15 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma Square. Photo © GTP Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday announced extended relief measures to lessen the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, as well as a tougher fines for anyone violating Covid-19 measures. Mitsotakis made the announcement in parliament ahead of plans to

Greece Announces New Rent Relief for January-February

By admin 4 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Monastiraki Square, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greek businesses forced to remain closed through to January 11 due to extended lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 will not be required to pay rent for the month of January, the Greek finance ministry announced. Property owners will be compensated with 80 […]

Greek Tourism Businesses to Pay Reduced Rent Due to Covid-19 Lockdown

By admin 16 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s tourism businesses, including hotels and travel agencies, are among those eligible for a reduction in two monthly lease payments due to the country’s lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The measure, announced initially by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in parliament, concerns an 80 percent reduction to the January 2021

Crete to Welcome Hilton’s Curio Collection Brand in 2021

By admin 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton. Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement with Troulis Royal Collection to open The Royal Senses Resort Crete under its upscale Curio Collection brand in 2021. According to an announcement, the Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton will be located in the Rethymno […]

INcrementUM is Ready for 2021

By admin 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Pezoules of Oia on the island of Santorini. Greek hospitality consulting firm INcrementUM is working at full speed in order for its clients to be ready once travelers feel confident to book their holidays again. “2020 was a year full of unprecedented events that forced everyone to adapt to new ways of working, communicating and […]

Apple Leisure Group Expands to Greece, Takes Over Management of Three Hotels

By admin 10 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The hotel on Crete to be named “Dreams Crete” and run by AMResorts. The three hotels will operate under their new names in the summer of 2022 Apple Leisure Group (ALG), a leading US group in the travel segment, recently took over the management of three hotels in Greece owned by Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), […]

Greece’s Hotel Chamber President Re-elected to HOTREC Executive Committee

By admin 20 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos has been re-elected as an Executive Committee (ExCom) Member of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. Representing the hotel, restaurant and café industry at European level, HOTREC brings together 45 national associations representing the interest of this industry in 33