Vassilikos

The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Alexandros Vassilikos, met with Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni on Tuesday.

Vassilis Vassilikos, a highly acclaimed Greek writer best known for his 1967 political novel "Z," has passed away at the age of 89.

Slammed by the pandemic, the Greek hotel industry is at a critical turning point. In an interview with Kathimerini, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), Alexandros Vassilikos, points out that the sector needs a strong liquidity injection.

Greek tourism leaders today welcomed the European Commission's announcements and recommendations on restarting tourism in Europe, and said they confirmed the importance of tourism in country economies.

Singer, songwriter and musician Vassilikos, the former frontman of successful indie-rock band Raining Pleasure, will be performing at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) on Monday, April 15.

Greek hoteliers say a boom in home-sharing properties for tourists in the capital Athens and on Greek islands is spiralling "out of control," hurting hotels, pushing up residential rents and forcing locals from their homes.

Greek tourism is set to face significant challenges this year due to international circumstances, the head of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Alexandros Vassilikos, tells Kathimerini in an interview.

Former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis launched the Greek edition of his latest book, "Adults in the Room," at Technopolis in Athens on Monday. Greek-French film director Costa-Gavras, who is known for making films with overt political themes, announced his intention to bring Varoufakis's book to the big screen via a letter that was read out during the press conference. 

Greek indie folk-rock singer, composer and songwriter Vassilikos will be appearing at Athens's Gazarte venue on Fridays January 27 and February 3 as part of the venue's 10-year birthday celebrations. He will be performing with Vassilis Triantafyllopoulos, a close associate from his days with successful Greek act Raining Pleasure. Doors open at 9 p.m.

By Stathis Kousounis

An increase in the value-added tax on tourism accommodation to non-competitive levels would threaten several Athens hotels with closure next year, Alexandros Vassilikos, the head of Athens-Attica Hoteliers Association, told Kathimerini.