hotels
History
The Greek Immigrant Who Built a Hotel on a Hawaii Volcano
George Lycurgus created the Sans Souci Hotel and later ran the Volcano House Hotel on the edge of the Kilaeua volcano.
Environment
Thousands of Tourists Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Resorts on Rhodes
Thousands of tourists are being evacuated from local resorts on the Greek island of Rhodes as a wildfire burns out of control for a fifth day.
According to local site Rodiaki, the tourists are evacuated from "Lindian Village" and "Rodos...
Culture
Syros: The Lady of the Aegean Islands
Most tourists flock to famous Aegean islands like Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini, but overlook some truly spectacular destinations like Syros. This island contains the former capital of the Cyclades, Hermoupolis.
Visitors who want a different cultural experience and island atmosphere,...
Greece
Palatial Villa for Rent in Corfu Boasts Island’s Aristocratic Past
Villa 1870 is a truly unique rental on Corfu, Greece encompassing the island's aristocratic past combined with all the modern facilities required for the perfect vacation.
Corfu is full of boutique hotels and sprawling beach resorts, but many people who...
Greek News
Greece Short of 80,000 Tourism Workers as Season Kicks In
Greece is looking for up to 80,000 workers in the tourism sector and is trying to utilize international agreements signed with Egypt, Syria, Bangladesh and Pakistan to find some of them.
Despite the fact that a Ministerial Decision was signed...
Greece
Six Architectural Landmarks of Modern Athens Lost Forever
Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic development of the country.
Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...
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...
Greek News
Overtourism and the Sustainable Future of Hospitality in Greece
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By Phil Butler
So-called “overtourism” in Greece and Cyprus has less to do with the destination's desirability than with infrastructure and accessibility.
It is a symptom of a broader problem. While it’s easy and convenient to blame businesses or even the...
Economy
Tourism in Greece Hit by Staff Shortages
Tourism in Greece for summer 2022 is threatened by staff shortages and spiraling energy costs, officials have warned.
Tourism is Greece's key industry providing a quarter of Greece's national income. A record number of tourists are expected this year following...
Greek News
Hilton Opens Two New Hotels in Athens
Hilton confirmed plans this week to open two hotels in Athens, as part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD.
The historic Pentelikon Athens, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a 117-room hotel in the...