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Greek News
Israelis Seek Refuge by Renting, Buying Property in Greece, Cyprus
A large number of Israelis are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus as the war against Hamas in Gaza escalates.
According to reports many are seeking apartments available from short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, which are readily available in Athens...
Economy
Greece Among Europe’s Top Five Most Expensive Airbnb Destinations
Greece is one of the five European countries with the most expensive Airbnbs. Prices have skyrocketed over the past twelve months.
A recent report from travel analytics company AirDNA found a surge in European travel, with average daily rates (ADR)...
Greece
Unusual Airbnb in Crete Offers a Bed Under the Stars
An outdoor “Summer Bed under the Stars” is now available for rent to star-gazing travelers on Airbnb in Crete. Gabriella Damianaki is the woman behind this unusual accommodation, which is located in Paleokastro, Heraklion.
The "room," which is actually in...
Society
Airbnb Launches “Anti-Party Crackdown” in the US
Airbnb is taking action to prevent parties during the summer season, and vacationers should take note. In a recent blog post released on Wednesday, May 24, the popular short-term rental platform declared its implementation of a "party prevention system."
The...
Greek News
Record Number of Unoccupied Apartments in Greece Amid Housing Shortage
Greece is among the European countries with the highest number of unoccupied apartments, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Research and Social Change – Eteron.
The finding comes at a time when Greeks have been struggling...
Greek News
Greece to Introduce New Laws for Airbnbs
Hotel owners in Greece demanded that the government intervene to impose restrictions on the growth of the Airbnb sector, which has exploded in recent years, in the country.
Tourism is Greece’s most important economic activity, accounting for at least a...
Business
Airbnb Addressing Two Huge Complaints: Hidden Fees and Chores
Airbnb has come to a conclusion that fees typically added at the end of a user's selection will now be shown from the beginning in the search results.
The decision came about after facing multiple complaints that prices skyrocketed once...
Greece
Greece Sets New Record for October Tourism
Greece, it seems, is enjoying an endless summer. Proof is the fact that it is October, but tourism in Greece is still going strong. In fact, it was one of the best months for tourism in recent history, and...
Economy
Short-Term Rental Bookings Skyrocket in Greece
Greece recorded the highest increase in short-term rental bookings of any country in Europe so far this summer, as tourism has surged.
Greece leads the way in Europe for Airbnb-style rentals, which were up by 26.5 percent in the third...
Greek News
Greek Hoteliers Angry Over Airbnb Inclusion in ‘Tourism for All’ Scheme
The government of Greece has decided to include Airbnb accommodations in its annual “Tourism for All” program triggered towards subsidizing holidays for low-income families, angering Greek hoteliers.
The associations of Greek hotels and lodging are claiming the decision is creating...