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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...

Taxi Fares and Dinner Costs Rise in Athens

While staying at Athens hotels has become cheaper than last year, food and taxis have actually become more expensive, citing data from a global survey across 49 cities conducted by the TripAdvisor website. This year Athens ranks 13th among the...

Athens Hotels See Revenue Fall

The average revenue per room per night at three, four, and five-star hotels in Athens dropped by 19.1% in February compared with the same month last year, coming to just 36.50 euros, according to a survey conducted for the...

Athens Tourism Victim Of Crime Rates

Eighteen hotels in Athens city centre closed last year, while hotel capacity was reduced by three thousand beds during the same period. “The city surrendered unconditionally to crime, and terrified tourists abandon it” said the president of Hotel Chamber Giorgos...