Leipsi are changing gears and are dynamically entering the maritime tourism map, claiming a significant share of the boats approaching the Mediterranean and Greece in particular. The reason is the new port that was inaugurated today by the Municipality of Leipso in a special event in the presence of the regional governor of South Aegean, […]
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Most of the investments in hotels in Athens are in new five-star hotels
By Vickys Kourlibini Last year, hotels in the central Athens sector alone increased by 4% and hotel rooms by 3% compared to 2020, despite reduced demand and closed hotels in the first five months due to the pandemic. The largest increase in units is observed in the 5-star category (+17%), followed by the 4-star category […]
Attica Group: Expands its presence in the hotel sector – Acquired Tinos Beach for €6.5 million.
Attica Group has announced the acquisition by its subsidiary Attica Blue Hospitality of 100% of the shares of the owner company of the Tinos Beach hotel located in Kionia Tinos, for a total price of 6.5 million euros, as part of the strategic strengthening of its presence in the hotel industry and tourism. The financing […]
ING: Strong tourism will help Greece weather the ‘storm’ of inflation
Her Eleftherias Kourtalis Double-digit inflation will likely weigh on domestic consumption, but strong tourist inflows in the summer will help keep the Greek economy from derailing, ING said. As he points out, the Greek economy started 2022 on a strong footing, with all components of demand contributing positively to growth in the first quarter. Despite […]
Tourism: Estimates that revenues will surpass 2019’s record
By Vickys Kourlibini The main goal that was set at the beginning of the year was for the tourist season to run smoothly (both in terms of health and travel restrictions of the pandemic, but also at a geopolitical level) and to cover as much as possible of the losses it caused to the economy […]
After 12 years, the airport of Epitalia in Pyrgos Ilias is reopening
By Fotis Fotinos The Ministry of Transport gave the “green light” for the re-opening of Epitalio Airport in Pyrgos Ilias. The airport of Epitalion is located at a distance of approximately 11 kilometers from the city of Pyrgos and next to the main road connecting the area with the archaeological sites of Ancient Olympia, Epicurean […]
V. Kikilias: Record revenues from tourism will strengthen the average Greek family
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias referred to the results of the strategy drawn up last fall with the main objectives of extending the tourist season and highlighting new travel destinations, in an interview he gave to the newspaper “Eleftheros Typos tis Kyriaki”. As Mr. Kikilias pointed out, this year the tourist season started in March and […]
TUI: We expect the highest level of demand ever for Greece this year
“Greece is also this summer one of the most popular holiday destinations. We expect the highest level of demand ever. Crete in particular is heading for an unprecedented record. There is no tourism sector or destination to Greece that does not have this demand at the moment,” says Aage Dinhaupt, TUI’s Communications Director in his […]
Greek destinations with easy access claim an increased share in tourist traffic
Greek destinations are claiming an increased share in tourist traffic this year, characterized by their proximity to Athens and access by car and Ferry Boat. Specifically, foreign visitors, but mainly Greek visitors, give a “vote of confidence” to the Argosaronic Islands, North Evia, but also the Peloponnese, and specifically Elafonissos, which this year from Easter […]
Reuters feature on the recovery of Greek tourism
Report on the recovery of tourism in Greece, where travelers from all over the world are flocking this year, the global news agency Reuters published. The publication accompanies extensive videos with statements by the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilia and Greek hoteliers, who express their optimism for this year’s tourist season, despite the problems caused […]