Investments SETE: Over-taxation Limiting Greece Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Some 40 percent of Greece’s tourism enterprises are currently facing serious sustainability issues, mainly due to over-taxation, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin Brings Refugee Issue into the Spotlight by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 One of the international travel industry’s major events, the ITB Berlin 2016, to take place in Germany on March 9-13, will cast the spotlight on one of the most controversial … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Study: Τax Disincentives Discourage Tourism Investment in Greece by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Greece has “created” a series of tax disincentives that discourage the smooth operation of tourism enterprises and the launch of investments in the sector, according to the results of a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UK Removes Air Tax for Teenagers from March 1 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Families with teenage children will fly for less from March 1 with the removal of the UK’s air tax, Air Passenger Duty (APD), on economy flights for children under 16. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Seeking ‘World’s Most Passionate Travel Agent’ by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Amadeus is asking travel agents around the world to submit videos in a global competition to find the world’s most passionate travel agent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Seventh ‘Sympossio’ to Introduce ‘Greek Street Food’ to Europe by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 The “Sympossio” Greek gourmet touring event will soon embark on its seventh journey to European cities to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Partnerships Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Polis Grand Hotel, Filira Guesthouse, Villa Yianna Apartments and Athens Tours Greece that have … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments George Vernicos Re-elected to Shipping Chamber Board by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 George Vernicos has been re-elected to the board of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (NEE) overseeing yacht and marine tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Vedema Resort on Santorini Nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2016 World’s Best Awards by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort on the island of Santorini, has been nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2016 World’s Best Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Experts to Share Outlook for Greece at Delphi Economic Forum by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Some of the world’s finest academics, scientists and experts will be sharing their “Outlook for Greece and the Region Vision 2020-2030” at this year’s Delphi Economic Forum, which kicked off … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM Latin America Announces 2016 Event Schedule by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 The fourth edition of WTM Latin America 2016, which takes place March 29 – 31 in São Paulo, Brazil, alongside the 45th Braztoa Business Meeting, has revealed its industry leading … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: Χωρίς φορολογικά κίνητρα η Ελλάδα για την προσέλκυση τουριστικών επενδύσεων by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 by GTP editing team 25 February 2016 Η Ελλάδα έχει δημιουργήσει μια σειρά φορολογικών αντικινήτρων τόσο για την λειτουργία των τουριστικών επιχειρήσεων όσο και για την προσέλκυση σχετικών επενδύσεων, σύμφωνα με τα αποτελέσματα μελέτης που ανακοίνωσε το … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy With Eye on Russia, Ministry Simplifies Non-Schengen Visa for Greece by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 In efforts to facilitate travel from non-Schengen countries to Greece, the foreign ministry has pushed for the simplification of the visa process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Island Professionals Fear Hotspots will Deter Tourism by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 The five Greek islands bearing the brunt of the swelling numbers of fleeing refugees from Syria and elsewhere may also have to deal with dwindling numbers of tourists, which have … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture European Capital of Culture 2021: 14 Cities in Greece Running for the Title by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 Corfu, Delphi, Eleusina, Ioannina, Kalamata, Larissa, Lesvos, Messolonghi, Piraeus, Rhodes, Salamina, Samos, Tripoli and Volos are candidate cities for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Messinia to Welcome New Direct Flights, More Visitors this Year by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 Messinia, in the southwestern Peloponnese, this year is expected to see a 28 percent increase in air arrivals compared to 2015, as a result of the launch of new air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Summer Kicks Off at Creta Beach Hotel & Bungalows on March 18 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 Creta Beach Hotel & Bungalows is ready to usher in the summer season with luxury and style on March 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Awards 2016 Gala Ceremony Date Announced by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 The Tourism Awards 2016 gala ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 6, at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Discover Greece’ Invites Travellers to Win their Dream Holiday in Greece by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 Discover Greece is giving travellers from around the world the opportunity to make their dream holiday in Greece a reality through its new “Dream Up Summer” campaign! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa to Base First Ten A350-900s in Munich from Jan 2017 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 by GTP editing team 24 February 2016 Lufthansa has announced that its first ten Airbus A350-900 will be based in Munich from January 2017, equipping its second-largest hub with the world’s most modern long-haul passenger aircraft. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail