Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]
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Premia Properties Secures Rhodes and Crete Resorts
Premia Properties REIC, a real estate investment firm, has officially acquired two Sunwing Hellas resorts in Greece. According to the news, the transaction strengthens Premia’s presence in the country’s thriving hospitality sector. The purchase, concluded on December 19, includes full ownership of “SUNWING HOTELS Hellas SINGLE MEMBER S.A.” The acquisition was valued at €112.5 million, […]
FedHATTA Offers Recommendations for Safe Bookings This Holiday Season
The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist and Travel Agencies (FedHATTA), has published new guidelines for safe bookings for holiday travel. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, travel plans within Greece and abroad are rising. FedHATTA now advises travelers to exercise caution when booking trips. The organization says special attention should be paid to misleading […]
Famagusta Collaborates with EasyJet to Extend Tourism Season
Famagusta’s regional tourism board, Etap, recently held a meeting with representatives from EasyJet Holidays, the low-cost airline’s holiday arm. Discussions centered around strategies for extending the region’s tourism season beyond the traditional peak months, with plans to implement them in 2025. Key Participants The meeting included Etap board president and Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannetou, […]
Greece Drafts New Tourism Law with Airbnb and Green Hotel Regulations
The Greek Ministry of Tourism has introduced a draft law to modernize the nation’s tourism infrastructure. The proposal is open for public comment until December 19 and invites input from stakeholders via the official consultation platform. The ministry is encouraging tourism professionals and stakeholders to participate in refining this legislation through the public comment process. […]
Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2024
Coming up December 12-14, the 11th Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo will take place in the Zappeion Expo Center. This year’s expo will feature a vast collection of exhibitors from every sector of tourism including Tourist Destinations, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Villas, Travel Agencies, DMC Offices, Yachting and Cruising Companies, Alternative Tourism, and many others. […]
Greece’s Faliro Bay Redevelopment Plans Unveiled
Greek officials have just revealed detailed plans for the redevelopment of Faliro Bay south of Athens. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the large scale development an “iconic project” to reconnect Athens with its majestic coastline. The development will revolve around Aenaon, a metropolitan park symbolizing continuity and timelessness, set to open in 2028 with funding […]
Seabourn Cruises Sees Expedition Bookings Boom
Leading ultra-luxury cruise and expedition travel brand Seabourn, experienced exceptional booking volume for its expedition voyages, demonstrating a high level of interest and desire by luxury travelers to experience a Seabourn ultra-luxury expedition vacation. Current net bookings for expedition voyages are nearly 30 percent more compared to this same time in 2023. Limited space is available […]
RevitUp.direct Wins Three 2024 Greek Hospitality Awards
RevitUp.direct is pleased to announce that it has received three Greek Hospitality Awards, confirming its excellence in hospitality. These coveted awards highlight a commitment to providing innovative services. The Greek Hospitality Awards are the leading recognition institution for Greek hospitality, honoring the full spectrum of its offerings, from tourist accommodation to agency collaboration. This year’s […]
Regent Porto Montenegro Partners with GoBaloo to Offer 4×4 Adventures
The 5-star luxury Regent Porto Montenegro is now partnering with GoBaloo, to meld luxurious resort experiences with thrilling 4X4 adventures in Montenegro’s rugged landscapes, offering guests unique cultural and historical explorations. The splendid Regent Porto Montenegro five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Porto Montenegro in the stunning Bay of Kotor, has announced a […]
Terra Charge Adds 64 New Hospitality Clients in 2024
Terra Charge is now collaborating with premium hospitality brands like The Leela Palace and Hyatt to strengthen its presence in the hospitality sector. According to the news, the company aims to operate 800 charging points across India by the end of FY 2024-25. A charging point operator (CPO) and provider of charging infrastructure solutions, Terra […]
Crete Region & Association of Hoteliers of Crete Agree to Agree Some More
A recent press release from the Region of Crete offers a sneak peek at why the island is in such trouble where regenerative economics is concerned. The fact is, only a scant few people in Crete’s government even understand sustainability, let alone concepts like regenerative tourism or agriculture. However, no matter how hopeless the island’s […]
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