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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown To Foreign Travelers
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Attica’s costal area and islands were unknown to almost half of the foreign travelers that visited Athens in 2021, GBR Consulting Managing Consultant Stefan Merkenhof said during a press event earlier this week. Merkenhof on Tuesday presented the results of the “17th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance […]

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

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Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up
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Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction in the Greek capital. According to research conducted by GBR Consulting, approximately 2,500 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Athens with an additional 2,500 rooms expected to be created as part The Ellinikon mega-project on the

Greek Hoteliers Seek Clear Framework for Airbnb-style Operations

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Greek Hoteliers Seek Clear Framework For Airbnb Style Operations
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Greek hoteliers are planning to take legal action against short-term rental companies which advertise and operate as hotels, said Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) President Alexandros Vassilikos this week. In an interview to Greek daily Kathimerini, Vassilikos said the HCH would be appealing to the country’s regulator, the Hellenic Competition Commission, to take action.

UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

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Unwto – Who: Covid 19 Travel Measures Should Be Based On Risk Assessment
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UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. Following a recent meeting in Geneva, UNWTO Secretary-General,

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

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Athens Tourism To Cover Lost Ground In 2nd Semester, Says Aia Chief
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, provided that Covid-19 travel restrictions have loosened, Athens International Airport (AIA) CEO Yiannis Paraschis told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday. According to Paraschis, the Greek capital’s tourism