Following the positive picture we saw in 2023, the prospects for Greek tourism in 2024 appear to be exceptionally favorable: the majority of Greek tourism businesses are seeing their turnover rising, travel receipts are up compared to 2019 and the season is longer. However, certain destinations are fading since the flow of bookings is changing, thanks to services offered not being seen as value for money, the absence of indirect promotion by businessmen and municipal authorities, and a drop in the average European’s income due to price inflation.
Profit margins may have shrunk after the rise in the cost of energy, food, contracting work, etc. for businesses which resulted in them charging more, but the bigger picture nonetheless remains positive. This year’s tourist season will see major developments in the global tourism arena. More than ever, the enhanced image of Greek companies involved in tourism is a testament to their dominance over both international and local competition.
The Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 will come to enrich hospitality marketing strategies regarding customer acquisition and retention.
The Greek Hospitality Awards, the most established event in the Greek hospitality sector, will take place for the 9th consecutive year, under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism & the Greek Natinal Tourism Organisation . The glorious #grha23 ceremony will be held physical at the Athenaeum InterContinental and digital through LiveOn, the integrated platform for Digital Communication and Events, and its innovative 3D exposition and conference center LiveOn Expo Complex.
Organizers
Calendar #grha23
28 June 2023: Opening of Applications
22 September 2023: Closing date for applications (New Date)
2 October 2023: Start of the Vote
5 October 2023: End of the Vote
20 October: Award Ceremony
The Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 will honour the country’s top hotel (Top Greek Hotel 2023) and the top resort (Top Greek Resort 2023) and will award a total of 121 award categories in 4 thematic sections.
TOP AWARDS
Top Greek Hotel 2023
Top Greek Resort 2023
1. BEST GREEK CITY HOTELS
Here, the most successful hotel models are recognized for innovative creative solutions in the hospitality sector, by category and room quality. The way the units are managed is also examined. In this thematic section, city hotels and units that operate all year round are awarded.
1.1 Best Greek New City Hotel
1.2 Best Greek Apartment City Hotel
1.3 Best Greek Boutique City Hotel
1.4 Best Greek Business City Hotel
1.5 Best Greek Spa City Hotel
1.6 Best Greek All Suite City Hotel
1.7 Best Greek Romantic City Hotel
1.8 Best Greek Design City Hotel
1.9 Best Greek Heritage City Hotel
1.10 Best Greek Landmark City Hotel
1.11 Best Greek Lifestyle City Hotel
1.12 Best Greek MICE City Hotel
1.13 Best Greek Green City Hotel
1.14 Best Greek Sports City Hotel
1.15 Best Greek Wellness City Hotel
1.16 Best Greek View City Hotel
1.17 Best Greek Adults Only City Hotel (NEW)
2. BEST GREEK RESORTS
Hotels-resorts are usually distinguished for their larger facilities and for the variety of products they offer to the consumer tourist. In this thematic section, awards are given to resort hotels and seasonal hotels that stand out in the above eligible categories, the composition of which differentiates the tourist product offered. It should be noted that the award is also given to thematic hotels that stand out through the alternative services they offer to their clientele.
2.1 Best Greek New Resort
2.2 Best Greek Mountain Resort
2.3 Best Greek Rural Resort
2.4 Best Greek Beach Resort
2.5 Best Greek All Inclusive Resort
2.6 Best Greek Family Resort
2.7 Best Greek Adults Only Resort (NEW)
2.8 Best Greek New Boutique Resort
2.9 Best Greek Boutique Resort
2.10 Best Greek Casino Resort
2.11 Best Greek Honeymoon Resort
2.12 Best Greek Romantic Resort
2.13 Best Greek Spa Resort
2.14 Best Greek Thalasso Resort
2.15 Best Greek Thermal Spa Resort
2.16 Best Greek Golf Resort
2.17 Best Greek Sports Resort
2.18 Best Greek Design Resort
2.19 Best Greek MICE Resort
2.20 Best Greek Green Resort
2.21 Best Greek Villas & Holiday Homes
2.22 Best Greek All Suites Resort
2.23 Best Greek Historic Resort
2.24 Best Greek Ski Resort
2.25 Best Greek Villa Resort
2.26 Best Greek City Resort
2.27 Best Greek City Wellness Resort
2.28 Best Greek View Resort
2.29 Best Greek Wellness Resort
3. BEST GREEK HOTEL FACILITIES
In this thematic section, awards are given to Hotel Infrastructure Departments that make the customer’s experience and enjoyment unforgettable in the areas of gastronomy, entertainment and recreation. At the same time, the Top Hotel Conference Centre is awarded. Gastronomy and entertainment are known to be the “icing on the cake” and a legacy for the best possible stay of a tourist. Also, the best and most authentic “Greek Breakfast” offered in a Greek hotel will be awarded, which is included in the program of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels of Greece.
3.1 Best Greek Hotel Marina
3.2 Best Greek Hotel Dining Experience
3.3 Best Greek Hotel Entertainment Experience
3.4 Best Greek Hotel Tailor Made Guest Experience
3.5 Best Greek Hotel Restaurant
3.6 Best Greek Hotel Bar
3.7 Best Greek Hotel Café
3.8 Best Greek Hotel Breakfast
3.9 Best Greek Hotel Conference Center
3.10 Best Greek Hotel Spa
3.11 Best Greek Hotel Golf Course
3.12 Best Greek Pet Friendly Hotel
3.13 Best Greek Medical Friendly Hotel
3.14 Best Greek Accessibility Hotel
3.15 Best Greek Boutique Hotel
3.16 Best Greek Retreat Hotel
3.17 Best Greek Watersports Facilities
3.18 Best Greek Hotel Concierge
4. SPECIAL AWARDS
These are award categories, in which hotels themselves, suppliers of the hotel sector, companies related to tourism in general and companies that add value to the country’s hospitality infrastructure product, as well as tourist destinations, can participate.
Accommodation
4.1. Best Greek Excellence In Service Hotel
4.2. Best Greek Chalet
4.3. Best Greek Hostel
4.4. Best Greek Studios & Apartments
4.5. Best Greek Serviced Apartment
4.6. Best Greek Day Use Hotel
Management, Marketing & Branding
4.7. Best International Hotel Brand
4.8. Best Greek Hotel Brand
4.9. Best Greek Hotel Loyalty Programme
4.10. Best Greek Sustainable Hotel
4.11. Best Greek Technology Hotel
4.12. Best Greek Innovation Hotel
4.13. Best Greek Hotel Technology Innovation
4.14. Best Greek LGBT Friendly Hotel
4.15. Best Greek Hotel WebSite
4.16. Best Greek Hotel Mobile App
4.17. Best Greek Hotel In HR
4.18. Best Greek Hotel HR Portal
Supplying
4.19. Best Hotel Supplier
4.20. Best Hotel Amenities Supplier
4.21. Best Hotel Entertainment & Technology Supplier
4.22. Best Hotel IT, Web & Telecoms Supplier
4.23. Best Greek Hotel Website Developer
Supporting and Hotel Management
4.24. Best Branding Strategy
4.25. Best Greek Hotel Marketing Strategy
4.26. Best Greek Hotel Management Strategy
4.27. Best Digital Advertising and Performance Campaign
4.28. Best Greek Hotel Outsourcing & Facility Management Company
4.29. Best Greek Hotel HR Services Provider
4.30. Best Hotel Sustainable Solutions Provider
4.31. Best Internet Sales Channel
4.32. Best Hotel Marketing & Social Media Provider
4.33. Best Hotel Management Consultant
4.34. Best Hotel Sales Representative Company
4.35. Best Hotel Digital Marketing Agency
4.36. Best Hotel Insurance Solutions
4.37. Best Greek Sustainable Event Management Company
4.38. Best Hotel Education Provider
4.39. Best PCO/DMC
4.40. Best Hotel Telemedicine Services Provider (NEW)
Travelling and Tour Operators
4.41. Best Tour Operator
4.42. Best Specialist Tour Operator
4.43. Best Online Tour Operator
4.44. Best Winey Tour Company
4.45. Best Greek Travel Video
4.46. Best Greek Travel Innovation
4.47. Best Greek Uprising Travel Destination
4.48. Best Destination Experience Tours
4.49. Best Greek initiative promoting Greece Abroad
4.50. Best Greek Summer Activity Services
4.51. Best Greek Car Rental
4.52. Best VIP & Luxury Travel Services
4.53. Best Hotel Shuttle Van and Special Vehicles
4.54. Best Greek Coastal Shipping Company
4.55. Best Cruise Company
4.56. Best Yacht Company
Architecture and Design
4.57. Best Greek Architectural Firm
4.58. Best Greek Hotel Architectural Project
4.59. Best Greek Health and Wellness Experience
4.60. Best Hotel Certification Provider
HONORARY DISTINCTIONS
7 Distinctions will be awarded to honorary distinctions for personalities of the Greek hotel industry, for persons whose course over time has been fully identified with the upgrading of the country’s tourism product and for new persons who have climbed the Greek tourism ladder.
- Greek Hospitality Leader
- Greek Hospitality Pioneer
- Greek Hospitality Personality
- Greek Hospitality Rising Star
- Greek Hospitality Mentor
- Best Greek Hospitality Region
- Best Greek Hospitality Municipality
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Wine Sponsor
Water Sponsor
ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟΣ ΧΟΡΗΓΟΣ ΑΕΡΟΜΕΤΑΦΟΡΩΝ
Corporate Participations
Under the Auspices of
Media Partners
Communication Sponsors
NAME SPONSOR (€15,000 + VAT)
- The Sponsor’s logo will be placed next to the main logo of the awards with the note: “Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 presented by Name sponsor”.
- Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the awards’ promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
- The option is provided for the publication of an interview of a high-ranking executive in HRIMA magazine, to be reposted on the banks.com.gr portal.
- One sponsor executive is entitled to a five-minute (5) speech.
- A Sponsor executive will present the awards to the winners of one award category.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the awards main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge, in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
- Sponsors are entitled to a Premium 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 40 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
- At the Digital Stand, up to ten (10) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online with participants during the event. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
- They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 3m x 3m, in the lobby of the hotel where the awards will be held.
- They are entitled to fifty (50) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to three (3) eight-person round tables (24 people) in the awards area.
- They are entitled to present a two-minute (2′) corporate promotional video at the awards.
- Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to three (3) times during the awards’ advertisement slots.
- Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with three (3) “featured” posts.
- They are entitled to include up to (40 MB) of promotional material in the awards’ MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
- The Sponsor is entitled to place a 600×100 (maximum height) banner in the newsletter dedicated to the Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 and a 728×90 banner in the report page of the event.
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
PLATINUM SPONSOR (€12,000 + VAT)
- Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the awards’ promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
- The option is provided for the publication of an interview of a high-ranking executive in HRIMA magazine, to be reposted on the banks.com.gr portal.
- A Sponsor executive will present the awards to the winners of one award category.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the awards’ main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge, in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
- Sponsors are entitled to a Premium 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 30 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placements (2x) (two placements of photographic material where visitors will be able to get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placements (2x).
- At the Digital Stand, up to eight (8) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
- They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 3m x 3m, in the lobby of the hotel where the awards will be held.
- They are entitled to forty (40) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to two (2) eight-person round tables (16 people) in the awards area.
- They are entitled to present a two-minute (2′) corporate promotional video at the awards.
- Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to two (2) times during the awards’ advertisement slots.
- Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with two (2) “featured” posts.
- They are entitled to include up to (30 MB) of promotional material in the awards’ MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
- The Sponsor is entitled to place a 600×100 (maximum height) banner in the newsletter dedicated to the Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 and a 728×90 banner in the report page of the event.
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
GOLD SPONSOR (€9,000 + VAT)
- Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the awards’ promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
- A Sponsor executive will present the awards to the winners of one award category.
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the awards’ main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs on the building’s exterior, in the Lobby/Zone Α, in the VIP Lounge, in the Conference Center Lobby, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
- Sponsors are entitled to an Advanced 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 20 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placement (1x) (one placement of photographic material where visitors could get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placement (1x).
- At the Digital Stand, up to six (6) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online . Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
- They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 3m x 2m, in the lobby of the hotel where the awards will be held.
- They are entitled to thirty (30) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to two (2) eight-person round tables (16 people) in the awards area.
- They are entitled to present a one-minute (1′) corporate promotional video at the awards.
- Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played up to one (1) time during the awards’ advertisement slots.
- Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with two (2) “featured” posts.
- They are entitled to include up to (20 MB) of promotional material in the awards MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
- The Sponsor is entitled to place a 600×100 (maximum height) banner in the newsletter dedicated to the Greek Hospitality Awards 2023 and a 728×90 banner in the report page of the event.
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
SILVER SPONSOR (€6,000 + VAT)
- Sponsors will be prominently featured throughout the awards’ promotional material (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be prominently featured on the graphics of the awards main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs in the Lobby/Zone B, in the Conference Center Lobby — subject to availability — and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
- Sponsors are entitled to an Advanced 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 10 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placement (1x) (one placement of photographic material where visitors could get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placement (1x).
- At the Digital Stand, up to four (4) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
- They are entitled to space to set up a kiosk, maximum dimensions 2m x 2m, in the lobby of the hotel where the awards will be held.
- They are entitled to twenty (20) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to one (1) eight-person round table (8 people) in the awards area.
- Sponsors may opt to screen an advertisement spot (20” maximum duration). This ad spot may be played once (1) during the awards’ advertisement slots.
- Sponsors will be promoted via the organizer’s social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) with one (1) “featured” post.
- They are entitled to include up to (10 MB) of promotional material in the awards’ MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
BRONZE SPONSOR (€3,000 + VAT)
- Sponsors will be featured throughout the awards promotional material. (e-newsletters, e-mail updates, landing pages, reports, etc.).
- The sponsor’s logo (and/or a design containing it) will be featured on the graphics of the awards main website and on the graphics of the LiveOn Expo Complex (signs in the Lobby/Zone B — subject to availability —, in the Conference Center lobby — subject to availability —, and in the Conference Center (Auditorium) halls where the event will be broadcast live).
- Sponsors are entitled to an Advanced 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 8 MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors will be able to leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (500 words maximum), download the company profile and request a meeting with a Sponsor’s representative), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 5′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placement (1x) (one placement of photographic material where visitors could get information on the company’s products), 5. Meeting Point (where visitors will have the opportunity to meet with company’s representatives who are present at the stand (their profiles will be visible on pop-ups) and interact with them (through pop-ups) by instant chat, instant or scheduled video call, instant or scheduled B2B meeting) and 6. Product Catalogue Placement (1x).
- At the Digital Stand, up to two (2) executives of the Sponsor will be able to connect and communicate online. Visitors who request some form of communication with an executive, will automatically be notified of the latter’s contact information (e-business card).
- They are entitled to display one (1) roll up banner, maximum dimensions 0.85m x 2.00m, in the lobby of the hotel where the awards will be held.
- They are entitled to ten (10) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to invite four (4) guests to attend the awards in person.
- They are entitled to include up to (8 MB) of promotional material in the awards’ MyEventXPack (digital tote bag).
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
CORPORATE PARTICIPATION (€1,500 + VAT)
- The sponsor’s logo will be featured on the awards’s graphics. (on the awards main website, the Sponsor section landing page, and the presentation – speech pages).
- Sponsors are entitled to a Standard 3D Digital Stand at the LiveOn Expo Complex Sponsors Hall. The stand will include the following material (up to 5MB): 1. Company Logo (area where the Sponsor’s corporate sign and brand name will be presented in a photographic composition), 2. Digital Secretariat (area where visitors could leave their contact details, get information on the company profile (150 words maximum), 3. Company Video (area where visitors will have access to a company presentation video – of 3′ maximum duration), 4. Product Promotion Placement (1x) (one placement of photographic material where visitors could get information on the company’s products).
- They are entitled to five (5) invitations to attend the awards via the LiveOn electronic platform.
- They are entitled to invite two (2) guests to attend the awards in person.
- They shall receive an extensive report of the awards.
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION
€190 + VAT 24%- hybrid attendance (physical & digital via LiveOn Expo Complex)
€90 + VAT 24%– digital attendance only (via LiveOn Expo Complex)
Benefits for individual participations:
- Participation in the dinner of the Awards Ceremony
- Full utilisation of the advanced digital features of LiveOn Expo Complex (networking, XPack, videocalls & chats etc).
- Online exchange of contact details and communication with speakers, participants and Sponsors’ executives, through the event’s Networking Hub.
- All participants will receive a detailed report of the Awards (including presentations, videos and photos).
ROUND TABLE
Round table of eight seats at the gala dinner which will take place during the special award ceremony of the Greek Hospitality Awards.
€1,300 + VAT 24%
Benefits for individual participations:
- Participation in the dinner of the Awards Ceremony
- Full utilisation of the advanced digital features of LiveOn Expo Complex (networking, XPack, videocalls & chats etc).
- Online exchange of contact details and communication with speakers, participants and Sponsors’ executives, through the event’s Networking Hub.
- All participants will receive a detailed report of the Awards (including presentations, videos and photos).
NOMINATIONS
TOP AWARDS:
€ 990 for the nomination for the top awards.
– Top Greek Hotel 2023
– Top Greek Resort 2023
Other Categories:
€490 for the first nomination.
€790 for a package of two nominations from the same company.
€1,090 for a package of three nominations from the same company.
€1,390 for a package of four nominations from the same company.
€1,690 for a package of five candidates from the same company.
+€250 for each additional submission from the same company
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2023 (New Date)
The above prices do not include VAT.
Each business that has submitted between 1 and 5 nominations is entitled to a free seat at the official awards ceremony and 2 invitations to attend online through LiveOn.
Any business that has submitted 6 or more nominations is entitled to two free seats at the official awards ceremony and 4 invitations to attend the awards ceremony online through LiveOn.