A $ 7.9 billion investment was announced by Fosun International in collaboration with a consortium from Abu Dhabi in order to develop a mega resort on the former Athens airport site of Elliniko.
The municipality of Athens and the local government of the massive and globally influential Chinese metropolis of Shanghai have renewed a memorandum of cooperation (MoU) envisioning closer cooperation, during a signing ceremony on Monday at the Greek capital's town hall.
erlin -- Striving to provide an innovative alternative to the staid travel trade events traditionally aimed at the MICE market, this May sees the launch of Design Hotels™ CO-LAB MICE Edition. CO-LAB is an inspiring forum where leaders and visionaries of the MICE industry will engage with carefully selected luxury lifestyle and boutique properties from the Design Hotels™ portfolio. Taking place at the Almyra in Paphos, Cyprus, CO-LAB will play host to 25 member hoteliers representing 65 properties in 42 destinations, combining both major city hubs as well as some off-the-beaten-track gems.
'Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.' Henry James
Opening today and kicking off the season of long, languid summer days spent on Mykonos, the Myconian Kyma is set to exceed all expectations of the definitive Grecian paradise. Located a stone"s throw from Mykonos Town, the 81-room hotel claims a golden, sun-drenched perch just above the buzz below. Unobstructed views pervade the eyeline, while top-notch pampering ensures relaxation and respite for the whole family. And there"s even a chapel for those taking the other kind of plunge.
The city of Alexandroupoli, in Greece, has hosted the 1st International UNWTO Western Silk Road Workshop held on 26-27 April 2017. The event was jointly organized by UNWTO, the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. The workshop is the first practical step of an initiative, developed by UNWTO in cooperation with the European Commission as part of the 'Enhancing the Understanding of European Tourism' Project.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.