Greek Hoteliers Want Rapid Testing for Staff and Guests

By admin 2 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

Hoteliers in Greece are proposing on-the-spot rapid testing to be conducted on employees and guests in efforts to ensure that the possibility of Covid-19 spread is under control. In a letter to the country’s health and tourism ministers and to president of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is requesting […]

Halkidiki Tourism Professionals May Cover 50% of Covid-19 Testing Costs for Tourists

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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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

Greek Hotel Restaurants Ordered to Close on Christmas, New Year Eve

By admin 16 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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As a precaution, Greek authorities have ordered all hotels to close their restaurants during the holidays in an effort to avoid the possibility of crowding and the spread of Covid-19 on Christmas and New Year’s eve. Alternate Development Minister Nikos Papathanasis confirmed that the government would be ordering the closure of hotel restaurants, a decision […]

Greek Hoteliers Send Out an SOS Due to Impact of Covid-19

By admin 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek hoteliers, owners of mainly small family-run units in mountainous areas, recently called for actions to be carried out for their businesses to survive the financial slowdown caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The hotels of mountainous Greece are sending out an SOS for their survival,” the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) said in a statement. […]

Greek Hoteliers Want Tax Exemption on Uncollected Thomas Cook Payments

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Archive photo. Greek hoteliers are requesting they be exempt from paying taxes on invoice amounts still owed by UK travel group Thomas Cook, which declared bankruptcy in September 2019. In a letter to the Finance Ministry, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is calling on the government to take immediate action on the issue and to […]

Rethymno will Aim to Attract More American Tourists in 2021

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Rethymno, Crete. Photo Source: @Incredible Crete The Municipality of Rethymno has partnered with ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) Greece aiming to promote its tourism offerings to the US market and attract more travelers in 2021. According to the municipality, an increasing number of US travelers visit Rethymno for holidays every year. “Our online platform […]

Greek Hoteliers Honored for Supporting Entrepreneurship

By admin 15 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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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

Greek Hoteliers Chief ‘Rings Alarm Bell’ for Covid-19 Consequences on Sector

By admin 15 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Thursday described the harsh reality that thousands of Greek hotel enterprises are facing in their struggle for survival while up against the many consequences of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking during the federation’s general assembly in Thessaloniki, Tasios referred to Greek companies

Greek Hoteliers Seek Covid-19 Rescue Measures Ahead of Winter

By admin 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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In attempt to mitigate losses incurred by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take immediate measures, including employee insurance coverage and debt instalments. In a letter to Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis and to Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) is requesting that the

Hoteliers President Clarifies that Halkidiki is Not in Lockdown

By admin 21 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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POX President Grigoris Tasios. Aiming to clear up any misconceptions regarding Halkidiki, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) President Grigoris Tasios on Friday told the media that the northern Greece destination is not in lockdown due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). Speaking to Skai TV, Tasios, who is also the president of the Halkidiki Hotel Association, explained that