Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Michalis Sakellis, President Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 If we wish to build for the future, passenger shipping should be integrated in the long-term national development strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Konstantinos Palaskonis, President Pan-Hellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Greece, despite its problems, is starting to establish its brand as a top tourist destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Konstantinos Brentanos, President Confederation of Greek Entrepreneurs for Tourism Lodges by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 The objective is to upgrade infrastructures and boost the local economy within the margins of a balanced development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Dinos Frantzeskakis, President Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Greece has a tremendous advantage against competing destinations, due to the diversity of its tourist product offering, not only between the mainland and the hundreds of islands, but also between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 George Maroutsos, President Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Recent decisions of major carriers to redesign their relationship with GDSs as well as to switch costs in other parts of the distribution chain — in particular to travel agencies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Antonis Stelliatos, President Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Even though today Greece faces economic woes, the Greek yacht charter market is maintaining a steady flow of business thanks to the natural beauty of our country with its fabulous … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Dinos Astras, President Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Tourism always was, is and will remain the lighthouse in Greece not only for hope, but also for salvation in every difficult period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Alexandros Vassilikos, President Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Athens re-gained the interest of international visitors and at the same time remained one of the most affordable capitals in Europe and one of the most “value for money” destinations … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Yiannis Paraschis, CEO Athens International Airport by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Passenger traffic and foreign residents’ arrivals are experiencing double-digit increases, indicating an impressive and dynamic recovery of Athens as a tourist destination, with a number of important developments boosting, both … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Aristotelis Thomopoulos, President of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Thessaloniki Hotels Association is planning new initiatives and is continuing its already successful presence in leading International Tourism Exhibitions, taking part in B2B Meetings and Events and supporting every effort … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Vyron Theologis, President Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agencies Association by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Participation in larger exhibitions abroad, that have worldwide promotion and a larger visitor range, is just as important as taking part in domestic exhibitions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Roaming Charges to End in the EU by June 2017 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 A complete ban on roaming charges for using mobile phones abroad in the European Union will take effect in June 2017 and clear rules on the right to Internet access … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2015 Alex Gallinos, Managing Director Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Following two excellent tourism years, Athens is stepping up efforts to further enrich its tourism product and services, as a year-round leisure and business travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skiathos to Attend WTM London 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 The Municipality of Skiathos will step up its promotional activity in the UK while exhibiting at leading travel exhibition World Travel Market (WTM) to run at ExCeL London during November … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Melia Athens Wins ‘Most Creative Award’ for Employer Branding by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Melia Athens was honored recently with the “Most Creative Award” for employer branding after participating in the Melia Hotels International HR EMEA contest in Twitter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ICAP Names Attica Group ‘True Leader’ by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Listed Greek company Attica Group was named ‘True Leader’ during the ICAP Group Awards held recently, placing the company among the country’s 200 most profitable business entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s ‘East Med Yacht Show’ Changes Location, Goes to Piraeus by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 After being held for many years in the docks of Poros Island, in 2016 the East Med Yacht Show will be held in the Zea Marina in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News New Report on Independent Lodgings to Be Revealed Exclusively at WTM London by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 The findings of a large study on the future of independent accommodation providers will be exclusively revealed during a conference session at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hoteliers’ Rhodes Meet Raises VAT, Unfair Play Issues by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 The increase in value-added tax (VAT) and the unfair competition resulting from the operation of illegal accommodation units topped the agenda of a Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) meeting recently, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture All-in-one Tickets for 17 Archaeological Areas in Greece by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 A total of 17 areas in Greece and their main archaeological attractions have been included in a new pilot all-for-one ticketing scheme to start in April 2016, the Central Archaeological … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
