Tourism Investments in Northern Greece - Investment interest in the tourism and hotel sectors in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace has rapidly increased, with significant foreign participation from countries like Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Iran, and Turkey [1] - New hotel investments are underway in popular resorts in Halkidiki and Pieria, with a strong focus on luxury accommodations [1] Kavala Region - The Kourtidis Group is developing the "Alexandrou Chora" resort in Kavala, featuring a 157-bed luxury hotel, a tourist village with 200 residences, and a 40-acre cultural theme park, with a total investment of 100 million euros [1] - "MVI HOLIDAYS IKE" is constructing two five-star hotels in Keramoti, Kavala, with an investment exceeding 22 million euros, aiming for operation by the first half of 2027 [1] - A four-star hotel in Nea Iraklitsa and two five-key tourist accommodations in Thassos are being developed by Dutch and Iranian investors, with a five-acre plot already purchased [1] - Iranian-Canadian businessman Alex Haditaghi plans to build luxury hotels under the "The Hamptons" brand in Nea Iraklitsa, though no recent updates have been provided [1] - "LAAS GLAMPING" is developing a luxury camping site on the Bati coast in Kavala, with a planned investment of 15 million euros [1] - A Turkish investor is converting the Aaron Cimino Tobacco Warehouse in Kavala into a luxury hotel, following similar investments in Turkey and Bulgaria [1] Thassos Region - I Sarantis S A is expanding and upgrading a 438-bed hotel in the Makryammos area to a five-star category, with an investment of around 7 million euros [1] - LT BOUTIQUE HOTEL I K E is creating a new four-star hotel in the Skala Panagias area [1] - Over 30 new accommodations, mostly small-capacity (up to ten rooms), were put into operation in Thassos in 2024, primarily by Balkan owners [1] Alexandroupolis Region - A new five-star hotel named "DIMITRA" with 60 beds is set to open in Alexandroupolis, located on a plot of land in the Aetochori farm [1] Pieria Region - The Mediterranean Hotels Group is investing 10 million euros to upgrade the four-star "Mediterranean Princess Adult Hotel" to a five-star destination [1] - The same group is also developing a new luxury hotel complex in Mykonos, part of the Hilton brand, expected to open by Easter 2026 [1] - Swiss-Greeks Konstantinos and Sotirios Binas are investing 11 million euros to create "Olympus Elaion," a five-star hotel complex in Plaka, Litochoro, with a capacity of 216 beds [1] Halkidiki Region - A five-star tourist investment of 120-145 million euros is planned in the Sani area by ONYX, covering approximately 600 acres [1] - Stavros Andreadis is developing a model hotel complex on the islet of Diaporos, with an investment of 40 million euros [1] - Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is completing a 108 million euro investment, including the renovation and expansion of three G-Hotels properties and a five-star resort in Sarti [1] - Mitsis Hotels has entered a 20-year management agreement with Happy Holidays S A for the Sarti resort, involving an additional investment of 20 million euros [1]
Robust tourism investments in Northern Greece--China Economic Net
中国经济网·2025-01-31 03:25