Greek hotels

Foreign Tourists Booked 90% of Greece’s Hotel Nights in June

Foreign tourists filled nearly all of Greece's hotel rooms this summer, with nine out of every ten hotel nights in June booked by visitors from abroad, according to Eurostat. Of the 18.1 million nights spent in Greek hotels that...

Energy Efficiency Becomes Key to Future of Greece’s Tourism Sector

Greece’s tourism sector is at a turning point as it slowly moves away from mass tourism towards a new, more sustainable model. This shift is driven by the realities of the climate and energy crises and is supported by...

Escalating Legal Battle: Greek Hoteliers vs. Booking.com

Over 1,000 Greek hoteliers have joined the escalating legal battle against the online travel agency (OTA) platform Booking.com. This collective action, announced by Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) President Alexandros Vassilikos during the 13th General Assembly at the Xenia...

Greece’s Destinations and Resorts Sweep World Travel Awards Europe 2025

Hotels, tourism businesses, and various destinations in Greece secured dozens of awards at the European edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe 2025, often dubbed the "Oscars" of the global travel industry. The prestigious awards, established in 1993 as...

Short-Term Rentals in Greece Hit Record High in July as Hotels See Decline

Short-term rentals in Greece continued their strong upward trend in July 2025, according to the latest Institute for the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE) Statistical Bulletin. The number of properties reached 246,000—the highest level since January 2019. This growth started in...

Short-Term Rentals in Greece Now Surpass Hotels in Bed Capacity

Short-term rentals in Greece reached a new milestone in June 2025, with the number of available beds climbing to 1.061 million, surpassing hotel capacity by more than 166,000 beds, according to data released by the Institute of the Greek...

Greece Tops Mediterranean Hotel Ratings, New Study Shows

Greece's hotel ratings are first among six tourism markets in the Mediterranean region based on customer satisfaction for the 2024 summer season, a report by the Institute of the Hellenic Tourism Business Association (INSETE) finds. Greek hotels are rated higher...

The Top Ten Most Luxurious Hotels and Resorts in Greece

Greece is not only a magical place with beautiful landscapes and dramatic history but also a destination with some of the world's most luxurious hotels and resorts. These top 10 accommodations that we will explore offer an unparalleled combination of...

World Spa Awards 2023 Recognizes Greece Among the Best

Greece earned commendable recognition in the spa and wellness tourism sector as the annual World Spa Awards for 2023 have been unveiled. These awards, now in their ninth iteration, serve as a platform to recognize and showcase the high...

Hundreds of Family-Run Hotels in Greece Are Selling Their Businesses

A recently released report has revealed that hundreds of family-run hotels in Greece are now on the market because small business owners cannot keep up with rising costs and other economic stressors. The report, released by E- Real Estates Panhellenic...