EOT: GG resigned from Organization Dimitris Fragakis

EOT: GG resigned from Organization Dimitris Fragakis

The organization’s general secretary Dimitris Fragakis announced his resignation from the EOT in a letter. Five years after assuming the position of General Secretary, Mr. Fragakis left the Hellenic Tourism Organization. GG’s announcement at EOT “Now a big circle is closing for me. In a letter I sent to the Prime Minister, I informed him … Read more

Tourism: Which countries lead global growth

Tourism: Which countries lead global growth

In the top ten countries in the world, and especially in ninth place, Greece appears for the first time in its history in 2023 according to the World Tourism Barometer of the World Tourism Organization. The pandemic caused many changes in the relative ranking of countries and given the immediate recovery of our country to … Read more

“Tourists, go home”: Hypertourism shakes Europe

“Tourists, go home”: Hypertourism shakes Europe

“Tourists, go home!” The slogan that dominates the – increasingly – protest events that have taken place in European cities, literally groaning from the event of hypertourism seems to refer to the equivalent of shaking the atmosphere during the anti-American protests of the past decades. So it seems that the… imperialism of tourists and their … Read more

Albania: Emerging Domestic Tourism Industry

Albania: Emerging Domestic Tourism Industry

The steady increase in arrivals from abroad marks a noticeable upgrade that Albania has noticed in recent years as a tourist destination, from the neighboring states of the Western Balkans, where the Albanian element is strong (Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro), and from others ( most EU states). The temporary decrease in flows from abroad due … Read more

When will the boutique hotel in Zalocosta

When will the boutique hotel in Zalocosta

By the end of 2024 Lampsa Group will operate the fourth hotel in Syntagma, an investment of 3.5 million euros, while in 2026 it is expected to open the doors of another unit in Parnassos, as discussed in the general meeting of the company’s shareholders yesterday. At the same time, Lampsa expects for 2024 revenues … Read more

Santorini: Mayor and companies agree on cruise – Up to 8,000 visitors per day – Economic Post

Santorini: Mayor and companies agree on cruise – Up to 8,000 visitors per day – Economic Post

To work together for this sustainable future of cruise tourism of the island, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Mayor of Thira, Mr. Nikolaos Zorzos, agreed during a meeting in Santorini. President of Hoteliers: “There is no overtourism in Santorini but we need limits” CLIA recognizes that managing cruise tourism in Santorini is … Read more