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Hyatt Plans 1300 Layoffs Starting June 1
Hyatt Hotels issued a press statement on Monday, saying that it would regretfully lay off 1300 of its employees worldwide as a measure to cope with the coronavirus crisis. On May 6, 2020, Hyatt reported an adjusted net loss of $35 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020. Other financial highlights […]
There’s a New Hotel on Mykonos, and It’s Vegan
Greece’s first vegan-only hotel has a melodious name: Koukoumi. It means “cozy” in Mykonian dialect, and it aims to be a haven, a retreat from stress, a once-in-forever memory that you make when life is too busy to allow you to notice the little things. What the owners describe on the official hotel website as […]
A Thin Light Shines On Greek Hotels From Beyond the Pandemic Tunnel
The pandemic is destroying the businesses of countless Greeks. There are some bright points, however, for those capable of taking advantage.
Online Hotel Traffic May Reveal Positive Trends for Summer 2020
A Pulse Report from Duetto Research indicates positive demand signals for the global hotel inventory for summer 2020.
Accor Creates Coronavirus “ALL Heartist Fund” to Aid Employees
Accor Group announced last week the launch of the “ALL Heartist Fund” to help its employees affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
A Solemn But Positive Message from Thomas Magnuson
The following is a message from Thomas Magnuson, CEO of Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel network.
Louis Hotels Adds Five-star Platanias Property to Crete Portfolio
Louis Hotels has added the five-star Asterion Suites & Spa at Platanias to its portfolio of properties on Crete.
Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki Receives Green Key Sustainability Label
Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has received the eco-friendly “Green Key” international environmental label.
Metaxa Hospitality Group Emerges as Greek Hotel Brand to Watch in 2020
This week Metaxas Group of Companies announced a new corporate identity, Metaxa Hospitality Group, marking 2020 as “a new era of growth with new investments”. An internationally recognized brand, Metaxa Hospitality Group is a multiple award-winning Group with over 45 international awards and certifications. Launched back in 1975 on Crete, the Metaxas Group of Companies is the […]
Santo Maris Oia Wins “World’s Leading Boutique Resort for 2019” Award
Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, has been named World’s Leading Boutique Resort at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019.
Greece Hospitality Conundrum: Is Airbnb the Real Enemy of Hoteliers?
Alexandros Vassilikos, who’s President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, is calling a solid framework to regulate the activities of the short-term rental market in Greece. On the opening day of the Xenia 2019 exhibition, one of Greece’s most successful hoteliers presented the forum and the Greece Hospitality with a unique potential. Here’s my take. aaa Speaking […]