Company updates Historic Hotels of Europe Launches Innovative Guest Gateway by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 Discerning travellers in search of the perfect break can now be digitally transported across Europe from the comfort of their own home, using the new responsive website launched by Historic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Singapore Airlines’ A350-900s to Serve South Africa by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 by GTP editing team 2 June 2016 Johannesburg will become the second long-haul destination in Singapore Airlines’ route network to be served by the latest-generation Airbus A350-900 fleet, with effect from June 23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ITEP: Greece May See Increase in Tourist Arrivals this Year, but Not in All Destinations by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Greece may see an increase in international tourist arrivals this year, though with mixed results across individual destinations, according to the annual study of the Institute for Tourism Research and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Development Law… Goes to Parliament by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 The Greek government’s new development bill, which foresees deductions and exemptions, leasing and interest subsidies, and a 12-year fixed tax framework, was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, with deliberation set … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Boosted Greek Consular Services Meet Russian Visa Demand by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Greek consular services in Moscow are meeting the increased demand for visas by Russian nationals wishing to travel to Greece, Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis said on Tuesday, adding that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Come and Get It: Greek Hotels, Sites, Islands Up for Grabs, ‘Guardian’ Reveals by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 “It could be a shopping list for the scenery in a movie – rather than a list of possessions that Athens is under immense pressure to offload,” the Guardian says, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Cypriot Airline ‘Cobalt’ Takes to the Skies, Launches Maiden Flight to Athens by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Cobalt, the new Cyprus-based airline, on Wednesday launched its first flight to Athens from Larnaca. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert, Names Possible Terror Targets by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 The US State Department on Tuesday issued a travel alert for American citizens referring to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aktina is the ‘Official Travel Agent’ for Posidonia 2016 Shipping Exhibition by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Aktina Travel Group is the “Official Travel Agent” of the Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition and will handle all travel arrangements of exhibitors, delegates and official guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Avra Imperial’s Spa Honored with Design Award at Greek Architecture Competition by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 The architecture of the spa of the Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa, located in Chania, Crete, was honored during the 100% Hotel Design Awards for 2015 at a ceremony … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality What’s Up with the Sharing Economy? Commission to Decide by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 If there ever was a practice causing commotion in the travel industry then “sharing economy” is it. Now, the future of the business that has brought hospitality sector professionals to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skopelos to be Seen by Millions in the US as Featured Destination of ‘Mediterranean Blue’ Show by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 by GTP editing team 1 June 2016 Skopelos’ beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, traditional cuisine and rich history and culture will be broadcast to over 16 million viewers across the U.S. through the new travel show “Mediterranean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Competitiveness Slumps in IMD 2016 Rankings by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 Greece’s competitiveness ranking plunged by six spots bringing it in the 56th position among a total of 61 countries, according to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) yearbook 2016 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy VAT Rate in Greece to Rise on June 1, Second Group of Islands to Lose Reduced Rate by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 As of June 1, the top value-added tax (VAT) rate in Greece will rise by one percentage point – from 23 percent to 24 percent – and a second group … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ‘Strategic Tourism Partners’ Greece and Russia Sign Agreement by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 The Greek Tourism Ministry and Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency (Rostourism) recently signed an agreement to encourage mutual tourist flow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Ledra Hotel Announces Closure by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 ASTY S.A., the owning company of the central Athens Ledra Hotel, announced the closure of the 314-room establishment, as of Tuesday, May 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ellinair Resumes Domestic Flights, Launches New Routes in Greece by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 Greek carrier Ellinair, a member of Mouzenidis Group, has announced that it will resume domestic services in Greece and enhance its flight schedule with additional routes in the country as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Electra Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New ‘Arrivals’ to its Team by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 Stepping into a new era and on the occasion of the opening of the brand new 5-star hotel “Electra Metropolis” in Athens, the group of Electra Hotels & Resorts is … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MEPs Put Greece, Europe Tourism on the Table by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 The importance of initiatives to advance tourism growth and cruise travel to Greece and Europe was at the center of a day event held at the European Parliament on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Agamemnon & Alexander the Great bring 5,000 Years of Greek Culture to Washington by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 by GTP editing team 31 May 2016 Five-thousand years of Greek tales celebrating kings, scholars, poets, and philosophers emerge through 550 ancient treasures in the “The Greeks – Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” show, which opens on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
