Destinations news Greek Islanders Call on Government to Offer Incentives for Growth by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 Trade associations from the Cyclades are calling on the government to re-examine the measures it has proposed including increasing the VAT tax and imposing a luxury levy on 22 islands, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Seven Greek Isles Among Mediterranean’s Top 10, Ios Leads the Way by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 The hotels on seven Greek islands are luring visitors to Greece as revealed by online booking agent Trivago UK’s annual Mediterranean Island Reputation Ranking 2015 released recently, placing the Cycladic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Region Boosts International Presence with New Tourism Promo by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 In ongoing efforts to promote the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, as a primary tourism destination, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) launched its latest campaign last week titled “Halkidiki, MIRAGE … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Transavia is Now Represented in Greece By Air France-KLM Group by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 In Greece, Transavia operates 69 flights a week on 19 different routes, from 11 airports in the country and transports some 585.000 passengers per year on those routes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates China’s Hainan Airlines Gaining Ground by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 Hainan Airlines is gaining ground against its competitors with a comprehensive international expansion plan that includes the acquisition of 37 new jets and deals with General Electric and Rolls-Royce for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Etihad Airways Wins Three Coveted World Travel Awards Including Middle East’s Leading Airline by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 For the ninth consecutive year, Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Young Face of the Week: Evangelos Sgouras, Sales and Marketing Manager of ‘Aries Villas’, Skiathos by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 This week, GTP introduces Evangelos Sgouras, the sales and marketing manager of ‘Aries Villas’ on Skiathos Island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek XL πετσέτες με την υπογραφή της Crist Bed Linen Industry by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 Νέες XL πετσέτες θαλάσσης και πισίνας προστέθηκαν στη συλλογή της Crist. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats World Economic Forum: Greece Ranks 31st in Travel and Tourism Competitiveness by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Greece rose one position in the sixth Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and ranked 31st among 141 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Russia Keen to See Greece Emerge as Medical Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 The President of Russia Vladimir Putin is interested in further strengthening Greek-Russian relations, which includes cooperations for the development of medical tourism in Greece, the head of the health sector … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Greece Welcomes Visa Waiver for UAE Travelers, Expects Boost in Tourism Revenue by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Greece is among the countries set to benefit from the Schengen visa waiver for UAE nationals that came into effect on Thursday, as UAE citizens will now be able to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Asks PM to Not Change VAT on Tourism This Year by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 The immediate application of new VAT rates on tourism will bring a heavy blow to businesses as they will be forced to either absorb the additional cost or to pass … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hotel Rate Hikes Reflect Increasing Popularity by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Athens ranks third among European destinations with the highest increase in hotel rates for May compared to the previous month, according to online booking agent trivago.gr’s Hotel Price Index . 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Civil Aviation Authority Expects 50 Million Passengers in Greek Airports This Year by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Some 50 million passengers are expected to pass through Greek airports this year, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Poseidon Hotel Opens Doors to Summer Culinary and Cocktail Experiences in Athens by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 The Poseidon Hotel, located on the coastal line of Athens in Paleo Faliro, this month opened the doors of its seasonal food and beverage departments and is welcoming local and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Santorini World Wine Conference to Explore Legal Aspects of the Vine by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Celebrating three decades dedicated to wine, the International Wine Law Association (AIDV) will host its annual conference on the Greek island of Santorini on October 2-4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Etihad Airways Appoints New General Manager for Greece by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Etihad Airways has appointed Philip Philippou as its new General Manager for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΣΕΤΕ: Ο νέος ΦΠΑ στο τουριστικό πακέτο πρέπει να κινηθεί στο επίπεδο του μέσου όρου του ανταγωνισμού by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 Ο Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων (ΣΕΤΕ) απέστειλε επιστολή στον Πρωθυπουργό με αφορμή τις συζητήσεις που γίνονται μεταξύ της Κυβέρνησης και των Θεσμών για πιθανή επιβολή ειδικών τελών ή εξορθολογισμού των … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators TUI Group Keeps Faith in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 Travel giant TUI Group is confident enough in the long-term prospects of Greek tourism that it aims to bring 10 percent more tourists to Greece in 2015 compared to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourists to Greece Spend 2.5bn Euros Annually by Credit Card by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 by GTP editing team 7 May 2015 Holidaymakers to Greece in 2014 spent 2.5 billion euros on their credit cards, up by 15 percent, according to the latest figures released during a recent VISA Hellas event titled … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail