Company updates Entrada System Grows its Client Roster at Greek Tourism Expo 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 Ahead RM, an innovative Greek company that provides internet software solutions and online services, renewed relations with partners and added a number of new clients to its roster, during its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cretan Holidays Expands Cooperation with NetSemantics by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 Aiming to achieve the best quality of service for its partners and reinforce its online sales through various channels, Cretan Holidays Destination Management has chosen to strengthen its cooperation with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Madonna Introduces Greek Muse ‘Euterpe’ to the World at Billboard Event by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 Global icon Madonna hit the Billboard Women In Music 2016 red carpet on Friday wearing a Gucci custom multicolored matching two-piece silk suit with the Greek name “Euterpe” embroidered on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Tzanetos Antypas, President of Praksis by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Tzanetos Antypas, the president of Praksis, a non profit organization that aims to plan, apply and implement humanitarian programs and medical interventions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ημερίδα FedHATTA: Νέος ασφαλιστικός νόμος και ΤΑΝΠΥ – Τι αλλάζει by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 by GTP editing team 9 December 2016 Τις αλλαγές που φέρνει η πρόσφατη ασφαλιστική μεταρρύθμιση στα τουριστικά πρακτορεία της χώρας ανέδειξε ενώπιον δεκάδων τουριστικών πρακτόρων ο Υποδιοικητής του Οργανισμού Ασφάλισης Ελεύθερων Επαγγελματιών (ΟΑΕΕ), κ. Δημήτρης Χριστοφορίδης, σε … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek PM Suspends VAT Hike on Northern Aegean Islands by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced that the planned value-added tax (VAT) increase on islands of the northern and eastern Aegean will be suspended. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On: Friday, December 9 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 The countdown to celebrating the festive season in Athens has begun, with the Christmas lights switch on scheduled for Friday, December 9, at 7pm. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Expecting 2016 to Beat All Forecasts by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 Careful planning and a comprehensive national strategy are behind the tourism sector’s positive performance, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura told parliament on Wednesday, adding that she expects 2016 to beat … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats World Travel Monitor: Sharing Accommodation Still Niche Player in Europe by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 Sharing accommodation is still a niche player in Europe, accounting for only three percent of the hospitality market share, according to the World Travel Monitor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news C. Macedonia Region’s ‘Path of Apostle Paul’ Project to Get EU Funding by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 In efforts to attract religious-pilgrimage tourism, the Central Macedonia Region will promote its “Path of Apostle Paul” project through participation in the EU’s Cultural Routes as Investment for Growth and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission Set to Change VAT Rules for Cross-border E-Commerce by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 The European Commission recently published a legislative proposal to modernize VAT rules for cross-border e-commerce. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Volos’ Aegli Hotel in Full Operation from Christmas 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 The historic Aegli Hotel in Volos is making the finishing touches to its modern renovation and will be in full operation just in time for the holiday season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season with Christmas Tree Lighting by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 The Hotel Grande Bretagne officially kicked off the holiday season on Monday, December 5, with the ceremonial lighting of its Christmas tree in the lobby. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Ushers in Xmas Season with ‘Asterocosmos’ by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 Thessaloniki is ready for Christmas and its annual “Asterocosmos” awaits visitors to celebrate all season long starting with the official launch on Saturday, December 10, featuring popular band Vegas at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air France to Increase Capacity on Paris – Cape Town Route by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 by GTP editing team 8 December 2016 To meet the strong market demand, Air France will serve Cape Town throughout the summer 2017 season from Paris-Charles de Gaulle with three weekly flights operated by Airbus A330 and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fears for Thessaloniki Tourism Due to Works on Airport Runway by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 Greek professionals are calling for the postponement of works on Thessaloniki’s airport runway, fearing that incoming tourism in summer 2017 will be hit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ‘Greek Breakfast’ Currently Served in 800 Hotels in Greece by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 Since the launch of the “Greek Breakfast” initiative in 2010, a total of 800 hoteliers across Greece have incorporated local products into their morning offerings, upgrading their quality, promoting local … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines Amends Itineraries Due to Ferry Workers Strike by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 Minoan Lines has amended itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines due to the strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek-China Body to Push for Investment, Partnerships by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 A new body aiming to boost ties between China and Greece through collaborations and investment will be presented on December 9 in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Miles Away Travel’ Wins Over the Crowds with Sifnos Showcase by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 by GTP editing team 7 December 2016 Miles Away Travel brought the Cycladic island of Sifnos to Athens during the 3rd International Greek Tourism Expo held last month winning over the crowds with its innovative presentation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail