HOTREC Director-General Marie Audren The European hospitality industry is up against major challenges that go beyond the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and its impact on travel and tourism, and require immediate planning and investment, according to Marie Audren, Director-General of HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés. Among these
HOTREC, the European umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés, has launched a digital awareness campaign, aiming to support businesses and employees in the travel and tourism sector. Running on social media under the #TogetherForHospitality hashtag, the campaign calls on EU and national policymakers, tourism and hospitality stakeholders to support the
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has announced the launch of a month-long initiative dedicated to the importance of hospitality in restoring the tourism industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19. Titled #filoxeniaMoU, which means “My Hospitality”, the initiative will run through March and will focus on three key areas: dialogue with stakeholders on the […]
Kassandra, Halkidiki. Photo Source: Visit Greece Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, home to some of the country’s finest beaches, is examining the possibility of paying for part of the cost of Covid-19 testing for tourists, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios recently said. In an interview to the Athens News Agency, Tasios
In an attempt to keep hundreds of hotels across the country above water, the Greek government announced this week that it would be releasing a new round of Covid-19 support measures and “green” incentives. More specifically, besides the refundable deposit measure announced last week aimed at providing liquidity, the government said it will also cover […]
Photo © GTP Hundreds of Greek hoteliers said their businesses are at stake, following tour operator TUI’s decision to issue contract amendments this month which will delay payment for stays booked at Greek hotels this year. According to a recent news report by the Financial Times, TUI’s contract amendments require hotel owners in Greece to […]
Grigoris Tasios during the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s 2020 general assembly in Thessaloniki. Greek hotelier Grigoris Tasios was elected to serve a second term as president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (known as POX in Greek), during the federation’s general assembly held recently in Thessaloniki. Commenting on his re-election, Tasios said that his second
Greek hotelier Sakellarios Soulounias (left) receiving his honor from Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s president Grigoris Tasios. The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX). on Thursday honored three Greek hoteliers for their long-term contribution to entrepreneurship. Known throughout the Greek hotel sector for their dedication to protecting the rights and interests of
Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios. “The summer is over for the Greek hotel industry, we are now entering survival mode”, said Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios speaking to the Greek media this week. “Covid-19 has put a brake on travel and revenue… every hotel that opened is already planning to shut down
Despite Covid-19 and a constantly changing travel landscape, tourists are giving the Greek islands thumbs up opting to mainly visit five islands in the Cyclades and Dodecanese, according to data released recently by Greece’s civil aviation authority and regional airport manager Fraport Greece and provided by the Region of the South Aegean. More specifically, the […]


















