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March 24, 2017

Accor to open first ‘ibis Styles’ hotel on Crete in Greece

AccorHotels has announced its expansion in Greece by signing an agreement with the company Polis H.M. S.A, for the first ibis Styles hotel in Heraklion Crete.

Report Markets & Performance

Heraklion, Crete, Greece

March 13, 2017

In Focus: Halkidiki, Greece

The Prefecture of Halkidiki is located in the southeastern portion of Central Macedonia and consists of a large peninsula in the northwestern Aegean Sea resembling a hand with three "fingers" – Kassandra, Sithonia, and Agion Oros which contains Mount Athos and its monasteries. Kassandra has popular tourist resorts with organized beaches. The second peninsula, Sithonia, features less organized resorts and more secluded coves. The third peninsula, Mount Athos, is a secluded monastic community where entrance is allowed only to men and after special permission. The prefecture occupies 2,918 km² of land and features approximately 105,000 permanent inhabitants.

By Nana Boussia and Pavlos Papadimitriou

Halkidiki, Greece

HN Original

Opinion Article

March 3, 2017

Meeting Guest Experience Standards - An Interview with Manos Borboudakis of Santo Maris Oia

Besides obvious industry standards, guest experience can never be standardized. It's always a matter of one-on-one interaction, people greeting people, or else, we'd need to redefine "hospitality" as a whole. In 2017, more than ever so, the guest experience is about standing out through particularities rather than standards. This is why Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa on Santorini is redefining its own norms, pushing boundaries in an attempt to remain relevant while different on an island where expectations fall under the "posh and demanding" umbrella.

By Mihaela Lica Butler, Reporter, Hospitality Net

Santorini, Greece

Press Release Sales & Marketing

February 14, 2017

Myconian Kyma Set To Open

Opening May 1 2017, Myconian Kyma is a masterful expression of true "filoxenia", the Greek concept of hospitality. Embracing generations of family tradition, the 52-room, 29-suite property is a luxurious and secluded retreat, yet only a short stroll from the heart of the island's thriving nightlife and shopping in Mykonos Town. Here, the mythical wonder of the island is on full display–one where polished luxury and a culturally-rooted experience marry in perfect alchemy. Who wouldn't want to wake up to the azure of open skies and the Aegean Sea?

Design Hotels

Mykonos, Greece

February 9, 2017

New generation of international MICE industry executives meets in Athens

With an average age of 36 years and an average experience in organizing conferences of 6.7 years, 50 executives from 18 countries participated in the IAPCO Edge Seminar which was held in Athens on 17-19 January 2017.

Press Release Markets & Performance

January 31, 2017

Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 2016 Q4

This document provides a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry, within the broader context of the international hospitality industry as well as of Greek tourism and Greek socio-economic developments.

GBR Consulting

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January 4, 2017

Greek "neo-immigrants" inflate "foreign tourist arrivals" by at least 1 million annually

An inflation of at least one million home-visiting Greek immigrants in the total number of annual "foreign tourist arrivals" is clearly indicated by the analysis of data published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on latest Greek immigration abroad.

December 19, 2016

Choice Hotels International Expands Portfolio in Greece

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today it has signed a multi-unit development agreement with GVK Enterprises, a hospitality management and development firm, to introduce and establish a hotel portfolio in Greece.

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December 16, 2016

Philippos Zambelis has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Semiramis, Kefalari Suites and TWENTYONE at YES!Hotels

Right after his successful and long-term career as Front Office Manager at The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort Messinia, Philippos Zambelis is now assuming the position of Hotel Manager at these three top notch city hotels.

YES! Hotels

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Opinion Article Human Resources

December 14, 2016

13 Messages on the Experiential Tourism Management from BCA College students, Greece.

Lewis once called stories love gifts and indeed they are as when we narrate a story we devote time of our lives to a person whom we find important to spend time with. Story is what we do everyday on Facebook and on Instagram and story is also what we do in the business of dating.

By Alexia Charoupa, Creator, The Storytelling Hotel

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

HN Original

November 28, 2016

Hotels Europe: Challenges and Potential 2017

Last week, in Athens, a cast of hospitality and travel tech experts gathered at the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo. The conference was dedicated to online travel trends and developments, and to solutions for the most pressing challenges facing the industry. Here is a synopsis of the meet-up, and the high points from some of the world's most knowledgeable hospitality-tech experts.

By Mihaela Lica Butler, Reporter, Hospitality Net

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

November 28, 2016

In Focus: Alexandroupolis, Greece

Evros Prefecture is located in the north-eastern part of Greece in the natural boundary of the country with Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the east. To the West it borders with the prefecture of Rodopi, access to which is possible via the Egnatia Odos Highway and to the south it lies on the coast of the Thracian Sea (part of the North Aegean Sea). Over the last decade, the tourism sector has recorded significant development while several investments related to the hotel industry have materialized in the area.

By Nana Boussia, Associate at HVS Athens, HVS

Alexandroupolis, Greece

November 28, 2016

Choice Hotels expands portfolio with 5 hotels in Greece starting summer 2017

Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality, Clarion and Ascend Collection brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced that it has signed a multi-unit development agreement with GVK Enterprises, a hospitality management and development firm, to introduce and establish a hotel portfolio in Greece.

November 21, 2016

“Fair wind” for international tourism investments in and near Athens

International hotel chains such as Starwood, Hilton, InterContinental, Marriott, Wyndham Grand and Four Seasons are investing into the Greek hotel business. According to insiders, the recent successful completion of the sale of the iconicAstir Palace and Athens Hilton seem to generate a new "fair wind" for tourism industry investment in the Greek capital, which has seen around 90 hotels default during the last few years.

Opinion Article Sustainability

HN Original

November 18, 2016

100% Eco-friendly and Sustainable, Olive Green Hotel Is a Premiere in Greece

Olive Green Hotel had a silent opening at the beginning of the fall, but it's already a hit with its first guests. "We only stayed one night but had we discovered it sooner, we would have stayed longer and explored Heraklion. The rooms are absolutely lovely. Modern, efficient, well appointed," writes Lee T. from Sydney, Australia, in his TripAdvisor review.

By Mihaela Lica Butler, Reporter, Hospitality Net

Heraklion, Greece

Press Release Markets & Performance

October 31, 2016

Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 2016 Q3

This newsletter provides a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry, within the broader context of the international hospitality industry as well as of Greek tourism and Greek socioeconomic developments.

GBR Consulting

Opinion Article

October 24, 2016

The Best of Crete: Aldemar Resorts Treats Cosmonauts Well

Back in July I covered a story of International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers re-acclimating on Crete, for Sputnik International. This month ISS cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka spent mission critical time on the island, ending their reentry mission at the magnificent the Aldemar Thalasso Resort in Hersonissou. I had the opportunity to speak with the Director of Aldemar Resorts, Alexandros Angelopoulos about how these Roscosmos monitored programs for cosmonauts came about, and how the initiatives can benefit Crete tourism.

By Phil Butler, Analyst and Editor in Chief, Pamil Visions PR

Thalasso, Greece

October 19, 2016

Marriott International’s Signature Brand, Marriott Hotels, Signs Agreement to Return to Athens in 2018

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR)'s new agreement with Chandris Hotels will mark the return of the Marriott Hotel brand to the vibrant city of Athens, following an absence of more than two years. Once the hotel completes its $15 million transformation, the Athens Marriott Hotel will debut in 2018 with 366 guestrooms and the welcoming service and world-class amenities that Marriott guests worldwide expect.

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Report Markets & Performance

October 18, 2016

In Focus: Greece

In December 2008, we put together an article titled "The Changing Face of the Greek Hospitality Market" outlining the situation in the Greek hotel market at that time. Nearly eight years later, and after a volatile period inside and outside the country, we think it is appropriate to update our findings since we all live in "a completely different world" which has been profoundly transformed in terms of the sense of general prosperity prevailing in the Western economies since the mid-2000s. Thus, we wonder: "Has the Greek Hospitality Market Even Changed?"

By Nana Boussia, Themis Trakas, and Pavlos Papadimitriou