Hospitality

The combination of hospitality and personal relationships has always been a powerful weapon in the arsenal of Greek diplomacy. 

It is a custom that has proven effective time and again over the decades - which is why criticism against a prime minister who knows how to use this "weapon" effectively is so sadly misplaced.

Bob W, one of the fastest-growing companies in the hospitality industry, is proceeding with the operation of the first two serviced apartment buildings in the center of Athens.

US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, visited the Greek, non-profit, humanitarian organization Irida Women's Center in Thessaloniki on Tuesday.

"One of the lessons we must learn in life is that we must stand up for each other, speak up for each other and take care of one another," Tsunis said at the center, set up to provide support and resources to protect women.

Grivalia Hospitality is fully controlled by Prem Wax Fairfax, according to a Competition Commission statement.

A symposium focusing on the Greek diet and its connection with hospitality is being organized by EOT next week. This is the 1st Symposium "Greece - The country of well-being" with the theme "The sustainable Economy of Hospitality in connection with the Greek Diet and Culture" organized by EOT on Tuesday, April 12 at a central hotel in Athens.

Faced with yet another surge in infections, particularly in the capital Skopje and in the town of Tetovo, the government has decided that, starting next Monday, all hospitality venues with a capacity over 30 guests must introduce private security personnel to check guests for vaccination certificates on entry.

Ljubljana – Slovenians can look forward to partial easement of two of the perhaps most disapproved pandemic restrictions on Monday. The months-long assemblies ban will be abolished, as gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed, and outdoor hospitality will reopen after nearly six months in most of the country.

Ljubljana – Although the hospitality sector has been eagerly awaiting at least a partial reopening, it is unhappy with the government’s decision to reopen only outdoor facilities in eight of Slovenia’s 12 regions with the best epidemiological situation. There, outdoor facilities will operate from 7am to 7pm for a week from Monday, 19 April.

The hospitality industry is strongly affected by the spread of coronavirus, and companies in this industry are expecting a 50-60% drops in revenues, according to a study by the Hospitality Culture Institute released on Friday. Hotels, transport and travel agencies report massive declines in bookings and cancellations of events. With these, the food service industry is feeling a major impact.

Any reminder that there are good and conscientious people doing their jobs for the Greek state diligently in the right post is good news that gives hope. Greece's consul general in Boston, Stratos Efthymiou, is one such person, a young and active diplomat who has breathed new life into the post since taking over in 2017.