Boarding Pass

A hotel marketing journal

Greek Market Report

Hotel Investments 2024-2027

A comprehensive mapping of 60+ new hotel investments in Greece, paired with valuable insights from the teams at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Accor, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Radisson Hotels, Meliá Hotels International, Grivalia Hospitality, Hotelbrain Group, the SETE Institute, Brown Hotels, and SWOT.

Interview

Nicolas Streff

Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Communications, Belmond

In December 2023, during the prestigious International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) event in Cannes, Kostas Panagakis had the privilege of sitting down with Nicolas Streff, Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Communications at Belmond to discuss the Group’s strategic positioning and vision for the future. The interview was released in the December edition of Fortune Magazine Greece

Featured blog posts

Luxury Lost: Why Your Hotel Needs to Drop the L-Word

Luxury Lost: Why Your Hotel Needs to Drop the L-Word

The evolution of the hospitality industry calls for a critical examination of the language we use to communicate the essence of the experiences we offer and invites us to reconsider the use of the term “luxury”.

Voyages of Tomorrow

Voyages of Tomorrow

From seeking out destination dupes to embracing sustainable tourism practices, the upcoming years promise to enrich travel experiences while addressing the pressing challenges of our times.

Greek Hotel Chains Making Waves

Greek Hotel Chains Making Waves

Greece's tourism sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2023, solidifying the country as a key player in the global tourism...

Mastering New Email Rules

Mastering New Email Rules

Staying ahead of changes in email deliverability rules is crucial. With Google and Yahoo enforcing new regulations as of February 1st, reaching your subscribers effectively requires a fresh approach.

Interviews

Maud Bailly

CEO Southern Europe, Accor Group

Within the context of Greece’s hospitality revival, we had the chance to sit down with Maud Bailly, CEO of Accor Group for Southern Europe with France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Malta and Israel as key countries of responsibility. Gazing towards the future, she shares the factors that will define the travel and hospitality industries in the years to come, while outlining the Group’s plans for Southern Europe and Accor’s strategy for the Greek market in particular.

Alexander Kraft
CEO | Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco

A conversation with the CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty France – Monaco, regarding the return of travel and hospitality.

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Tamara Lohan
CEO
Mr & Mrs Smith

The CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith shares her insights regarding the effects of the pandemic in the luxury hospitality industry and its people’s creativity.

Dino Michael
Senior Vice President & Global Category Head | Hilton Luxury Brands

An enlightening conversation about how his company has approached and adapted to the new normal, and what’s in store for the post-pandemic world of travel.

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Mark Sands
Vice President of Wellness
Six Senses

An integral part of the Group for he provides us with a comprehensive picture of well-being in the hotels and how it changes in the medium and long run.

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Zurab Pololikashvili
Secretary General
UNWTO

The Secretary General of UNWTO shares a complete and synoptic perspective of the hospitality world and its prospects in both the medium and long term.

Claire Griffin
Partner
MMGY Global

A Partner of MMGY Global, Claire shares her expertise on marketing & communication strategy issues, contributing to the formation of industry insights.

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