Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Tourism Season is Progressing Steadily, Minister Tells Int’l Media by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 The tourism season in Greece is progressing steadily and without any problems, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has informed international audiences through interviews to foreign media outlets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mayor Kaminis on CNN: Tourism in Athens will ‘Take Off’ if Situation in Greece Returns to Normalcy by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 Tourism in Athens will ‘take off’ if the situation in Greece returns to normalcy, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis told CNN’s Hala Gorani on Tuesday during an interview for the “World … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings #SeeYouInGreece: Hollywood Celebs in Hashtag Campaign to Support Greece by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 News website Greek Reporter recently launched a hashtag campaign to support Greece that includes a video of supportive statements on the country, made by some of the biggest names in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Gulf Air Slashes Athens Fares with July Booking Promo by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 Gulf Air is slashing fares on its four weekly flights to and from Athens, Greece, for early bird travelers booking flights this month across the airline’s Middle East and Asia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Two-Week Summer Festival Kicks Off at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 A two-week festival will kick off on Thursday, July 16, at the courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and offer Athenians and city visitors a series of free … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France: Summer Travel Fun for Kids by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 Air France has everything organized this summer to ensure its young globetrotters have an unforgettable trip. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΞΕΕ: Ενημέρωση σχετικά με τη νομοθεσία για τις κρατήσεις των ξενοδοχείων και την πολιτική ακυρώσεων by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 Το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο της Ελλάδος ενημερώνει τα μέλη του σχετικά με τη νομοθεσία για τις κρατήσεις των ξενοδοχείων, την πολιτική ακυρώσεων κλπ. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek PM: A VAT Hike On Tourism is Irrational by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) on restaurants and tourism is irrational, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday night during an interview to state broadcaster ERT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Stathakis: Banks in Greece Will Not Open This Week by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Banks in Greece will open again once the European Central Bank (ECB) resumes its financing through the Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanism, Greek Economy, Infrastructure, Tourism and Shipping Minister George … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news No More Free Public Transport in Athens by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Commuters in the Greek capital will have to pay the regular fare when travelling along Athens’ public transit network as of Wednesday, July 15, when the temporary measure of free … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Islands Shine On Travel + Leisure’s 2015 Best List for Europe by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 The Greek islands of Santorini, Crete and Mykonos are among the best in Europe this year, according to discerning readers of Travel + Leisure magazine who voted for their favorite … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: European Tourism on a Firm Footing Towards Peak Travel Season by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 European tourism maintains a firm footing this year, according to the European Travel Commission’s Q2 2015 report “European Tourism 2015 – Trends & Prospects”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Museums and Sites in Greece See Visitor Numbers Rise in March by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Visitors to Greek museums increased by 19.1 percent in March while revenues went up 14.7 percent, compared to the same month last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Patmos Film Festival Still Going Strong, Kicks Off on July 23 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 The 5th International Film Festival of Patmos (IFFP) kicks off on July 23 with some of the finest cinematic offerings as well as workshops and masterclasses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Yes! Hotels Supports Greek Tourism Via Social Media Campaign by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 YES! Hotels Group has launched a social media campaign to promote the values and virtues of Athens and Greece to countries abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΟΠΑΝΔΑ: Φεστιβάλ στο προαύλιο του Εθνικού Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας του Δήμου Αθηναίων διοργανώνει σε συνεργασία με το Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο, από 16 έως 30 Ιουλίου στο προαύλιο του Μουσείου, Φεστιβάλ με δωρεάν συναυλίες, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Third Bailout: Euro Summit Statement by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 Greece has agreed to tough reforms after marathon talks with eurozone leaders in return for a three-year bailout ended in the early morning of July 13. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
x Featured Articles Video: Minister Kountoura Informs Tourists on New Special Problem-solving Tourism Team in Greece by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 In a televised message to tourists in Greece, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informs that the Tourism Ministry has launched a special team to address any possible problems related to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Airport Traffic Up in First Six Months by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 Passenger traffic through Greek airports increased by 14.6 percent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2014, recording an 8.7 percent rise in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tedious Visa Procedures Sends Turkish Travelers Away From Greece by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Prefect Giorgos Pavlidis recently stated that thousands of tourists are being turned away due to the time-consuming procedure, which is leading to a loss in revenue … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
