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Greece Stops Hotel Construction on Milos’ Iconic Beach

Greek authorities have canceled the controversial construction of a luxury hotel on Sarakiniko, a world-famous beach on Milos. Local authorities on the Cycladic island of Milos said a building license for the resort on the world-renowned “moon beach” had been...

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Launches €200M Hotel Project in Greece

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, a prominent member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family and one of the most influential figures in the UAE, continues to deepen his investment presence in Greece. His latest venture involves the construction of a...

TIME Names La Divina Hotel in Athens Among the World’s Greatest

TIME has named La Divina, a property of our Greek-born hospitality subsidiary Aria Hotels, among the World’s Greatest Places of 2025. Nestled in the heart of Athens on pedestrian Adrianou Street, a sought-after thoroughfare in Thissio, the legacy of opera...

Maritime Mogul Prokopiou Buys Athens Riviera’s Prestigious Astir Palace

Greek shipping magnate George Prokopiou has acquired the entire share capital of the Astir Palace Vouliagmeni hotel group, a luxurious seaside resort in the Athens Riviera with a rich history. Prokopiou acquired the remaining 70 percent of Astir Palace from...

Greece Halts Hotel Construction on Milos’ Iconic Beach Amid Real Estate Boom

Amid a surge in tourism investment on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea, Greek authorities have ordered the suspension of the controversial construction of a luxury hotel on one of the island's world-famed beaches. "We cannot accept this...

Albania Approves Jared Kushner’s Luxury Resort Project

The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on a small abandoned military base off the coast of Albania, the New...

Hilton Expands in Greece With Mykonos and Karpathos Openings

Global hospitality leader Hilton announced the opening of two new resorts in Greece on Thursday, marking a significant expansion in the country. The new properties, located on Mykonos and Karpathos islands, are slated to open over the next two years...

Animal Abuse: Hotel in Greece Fined for Using Parrots to Attract Guests

A hotel owner in Halkidiki, northern Greece, was fined by the authorities for animal abuse for using two parrots as teasers to attract guests. Animal rights group Animal Rescue and Defence Squad alerted the police and local authorities in the...

Iconic Hilton Hotel in Athens Renamed ‘The Ilisian’

The iconic Hilton Hotel in Athens, a masterpiece of last century's architecture, has been renamed "The Ilisian" and will reopen in 2025 after extensive renovations. It is named after the neighborhood of Athens where it is located which in turn...

Tourist Development Threatens Iconic Beach on Mykonos

A massive tourist development threatens one of the few unspoiled beaches of Mykonos, the Agrari Beach, local site Mykonoslive.tv reports. According to the report, locals are disturbed by a 154 million euro proposed development plan which foresees the creation of...