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
Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Cove Paros Hotel Cove Paros, a boutique hotel located on the Greek island of Paros, is preparing to open its doors in June and welcome its guests for the 2021 summer season. “We’re looking forward to the upcoming season on our favorite island,’’ said the hotel’s owner Giouli Papaioannou. Located near the town of Naoussa, […]
George Spyropoulos, COO, Electra Hotels & Resorts Electra Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer (COO) George Spyropoulos has been honored as “General Manager of the Year” at the 2021 Greek Hotel of the Year Awards. “George has a long experience in operational and sales positions and an exceptional academic background. He is leading the group’s […]
The Greek Tourism Ministry recently opened a call for expressions of interest for tourist accommodation enterprises on six islands to offer their facilities for Covid-19 isolation purposes this season. The call for expressions of interest is part of the Greek government’s efforts to deal with coronavirus-related public health emergencies in view of the upcoming
Photo: GTP The updated health protocols that are to be applied in accommodation businesses of Greece’s tourism sector to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) are expected to be officially released in the coming days, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki. Speaking to Thema 104,6 radio on Monday, the deputy minister underlined […]
Cook’s Club Tigaki Kos International leisure company Fosun Tourism Group this summer will re-open the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club hotels in Greece. The properties are part of Fosun Tourism Group’s collection of innovative lifestyle hotels in different parts of the world and include the Casa Cook Rhodes on the island of Rhodes, and the […]
Photo source: @Katikies Mykonos Katikies Mykonos, a luxury boutique hotel located on Mykonos, has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA – the worldwide cleaning industry association, Katikies Mykonos has implemented the most stringent protocols for
Best Western Southeastern Europe has added the Chryssi Akti Hotel in Greece to its portfolio of hospitality properties. The hotel is located on the island of Andros. Located on Batsi beach, the three-star historic hotel has joined the Sure Hotel Collection brand that consists of independently managed, individual hotels operating under the roof of the BWH Hotel
Santikos Collection and Airotel Group on Thursday announced the launch of a new hotel management company in Greece. Named “Capital H”, the new company will offer specialized services across all facets of the upscale hotel, resort and private club industry, appealing to business owners who are looking for leaner and innovational forms of hotel management […]


















