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Greece Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis Steers Toward Sustainability

2020-01-03 by Phil Butler

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Just maybe, 2020 will be the year Greece sets sail for a sustainable economy and future. It all depends on Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Tags: AirBnb, Bluehouse Capital, Constantine Michalos, Fais Group, Fraport, GNTO, Greece, Greece privatizations, Greece tourism, Greek hotels, Harry Theoharis, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, HomeAway, Next Is Now, Next Is Now Forum, short-term rentals, Sustainable Greece, tourism minister

Greece’s Tourism Geniuses: Still Swimming Upstream

2019-12-08 by Phil Butler

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and other tourism geniuses in Greece continue losing their collective minds over Airbnb’s successes.

Tags: AirBnb, Crete rentals, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, HomeAway, hotels, INSETE, rental market, Richard Branson, SETE, short-term rentals, tourism, vacation rentals

Greek Tax Authority to Deploy Revenue Robots On Airbnb Hosts

2018-12-19 by Phil Butler

Bad news for Greek property owners intent on squelching on Airbnb revenue taxes. Authorities are proceeding with pre-announced cross-inspections in efforts to ferret out tax-evading property owners leasing out their accommodations. In the latest news Greek tax men will use “search robots” deployed by the revenue authority. The move may put an end to the Airbnb bonanza that has supported thousands through tough times in Greece. 

Tags: AADE, AirBnb, Airbnb tax, Athens Airbnb, Greek taxes, Greek VAT, HomeAway, property taxes, rental tax, tax, VAT

Avantio and Receptio Collaboration in Vacation Rentals Market

2017-05-05 by Argophilia Travel News

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Avantio is the first vacation rental management software to join forces with Receptio powered by SysPay, a payment institution specialized in the hospitality industry.

Tags: AirBnb, Avantio, Guillaume Chauvet, HomeAway, Manuel Giner, Muchosol, online payments, software, SysPay, TripAdvisor

HomeAway: The Latest Acquisitioin in Expedia Buying Spree

2015-11-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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News from Expedia tells of the OTA’s coming purchase of holiday rental firm HomeAway. In a deal estimated at $3.9 billion, the Texas based startup could punch a hole in the alternative accommodations space for the famous brand.

Tags: Brian Sharples, Expedia, HomeAway, Orbitz

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