Laws, Regulations & Policy Thomas Cook: Greece Aims to Cover Lost Ground via Tourism Promo Drive by Maria Paravantes 11 October 2019 by Maria Paravantes 11 October 2019 A new tourism campaign to launch in Greece in January, is one of many emergency measures taken in the aftermath of Thomas Cook’s collapse. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Foreign Ministry Event Presents Greece’s No-deal Brexit Plans by Maria Paravantes 8 October 2019 by Maria Paravantes 8 October 2019 Greece recently presented its post-Brexit measures for trade, business, tourism and agriculture at a Foreign Ministry event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hotels Chief: Biggest Challenge 2020 Gap After Thomas Cook’s Demise by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 Greek hospitality stakeholders must work together to address the consequences Thomas Cook’s collapse will have on tourism next year, says HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Sees July Air Travel Demand Dampening by Maria Paravantes 16 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 16 September 2019 Brexit confusion, trade conflicts and tariffs appear to be taking a toll on demand for air travel, which slowed down in July, according to data released by IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Int’l Fair to Focus on Energy, Tech, Healthcare with US Support by Maria Paravantes 3 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 3 September 2019 The US is actively supporting Greece’s growth prospect with renewed participation at this year’s Thessaloniki International Fair. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek PM: ‘Timing Excellent’ for Parthenon Marbles’ Return by Maria Paravantes 2 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 2 September 2019 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will propose a cultural exchange deal to the UK as a first step towards the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Merchants Need to Plan for Stricter EU Credit Card Measures by Maria Paravantes 30 August 2019 by Maria Paravantes 30 August 2019 The EU’s new credit card safety regulations requiring additional verification by users, are set to take effect on September 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Menalon Trail Set to Grow and Include People with Disability by Maria Paravantes 23 August 2019 by Maria Paravantes 23 August 2019 Greece’s Menalon Trail, was re-certified earlier this month, with plans underway for the first trail for people with disability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Greece-Russia Tourism Year Fails to Hit the Mark by Maria Paravantes 22 August 2019 by Maria Paravantes 22 August 2019 The Greece – Russia Year of Tourism 2017-2018 did not generate the anticipated results, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete’s Hersonissos Innovates with ‘Local Passport’ for Repeat Visitors by Maria Paravantes 21 August 2019 by Maria Paravantes 21 August 2019 The Northern Crete municipality of Hersonissos has taken a bold step introducing the “Local Passport” granted to repeat visitors or to those wishing to get married there. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Shipping Minister Puts Piraeus Port Investment on Track by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2019 The Greek government is pushing ahead with major investment projects, including the master plan for the development of Piraeus port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Daskalio Finds May Carry Secret to Origins of Ancient Greece by Maria Paravantes 17 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 17 July 2019 Recent discoveries on the islet of Daskalio, off Keros, in the Cyclades, may hold the secret to the birth of Ancient Greece, according to archaeologists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws New Greek Gov’t Gets Down to Work, Tax Bill First on the List by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 The newly elected Greek government, headed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met for the first time on Wednesday to lay out the agenda of priorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Donoussa Island Gastro Event Showcases Cyclades Products by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 July 2019 Greek and Italian food experts got together for the ‘Avli Meets Donoussa’ event with the aim to showcase Cyclades products and flavors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kyriakos Mitsotakis Wins Majority Vote in Greece Snap Polls by Maria Paravantes 8 July 2019 by Maria Paravantes 8 July 2019 Greece’s center-right New Democracy (ND) party received a majority 39.8 percent of the public vote in Sunday’s national elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Ancient Greek Monuments Facing Climate Change Impact by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 27 June 2019 A number of Greek monuments that have stood intact since antiquity now appear to be facing the consequences of climate change, according to scientists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Antetokounmpo Most Valuable Player (Person) for Greece by Maria Paravantes 26 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 26 June 2019 Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been honored with the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2018-19 season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP IATA: Three Proposals to Unlock Potential of Greece’s Aviation Market by Maria Paravantes 25 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 25 June 2019 Greece is emerging in Europe’s aviation market and if it plays its cards right, can ensure robust performance in the immediate future, says IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Kalamata Stakeholders Create Greece’s First Gastronomy Cluster by Maria Paravantes 25 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 25 June 2019 A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers – have created Greece’s first gastronomy cluster. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WWF: Majority of Greeks Calling for Climate Measures Now by Maria Paravantes 24 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 24 June 2019 One in two Greek citizens believe global warming and the climate crisis must be addressed immediately and are calling for urgent measures, according to a survey by WWF Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail