Key Tourism Figures Aristotelis Thomopoulos by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 In the midst of the global economic crisis, Helexpo, the national exhibition center of Greece, has managed to place the 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia and the Hotel Equipment Exhibition … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Dimitrios Mantousis by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 This year’s 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia takes place amid a global economic crisis with tourism figures that have fallen considerably. In real terms it is a drop that has … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Dinos Frantzeskakis by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 On the dawn of summer 2009 and a difficult tourism season, Philoxenia 2009 opens its doors once again. Despite the atmosphere of gloom and doom within the global airline industry, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Dinos Astras by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will once again support practically and virtually Greek travel and tourism exhibitions that are aimed towards meetings among professionals and the exchange … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Evangelos Stavropoulos by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 Every country that wants to be recognized as a major player in the worldwide tourism market needs to prove its ability to organize successful events; must always find ways to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Andreas Andreadis by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 This year’s Philoxenia exhibition coincides with one of the most difficult periods Greek tourism has experienced (and is still experiencing) over the past decades. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Argyro Fili by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 This year’s 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia is taking place at a time when the global economic crisis has affected international tourism and of course Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Gerassimos L. Fokas by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 The course of Greece’s tourism figures and those of our competitors during 2009 simply confirms the estimates expressed by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Research Institute for Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Nikos Angelopoulos by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 Tourism is the vital part of our economy and our national social status. It is the sector with the greatest prospects of development and therefore a unique opportunity for our … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Angela Gerekou by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2009 The 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia finds Greek tourism at the starting point of a redevelopment path, which aims to maximize the benefits of the industry and the national economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Cabotage Elimination Requested Once Again by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2009 The cabotage law that forbids foreign flag cruise ships to homeport in Greece has destroyed Greek cruise, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Yiorgos Gratsos, recently stressed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Skyteam Celebrates Ninth Year At Astir Beach by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2009 SkyTeam, the global airline alliance that partners 10 members and three associate carriers, celebrated its ninth year with a beach party at Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Elections Expected To Hurt Athens’ Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Any election period and political instability in general is negative for tourism, which in the center of Athens is up against a decrease of 20 percent or more in revenues, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Domestic Tourism Shows Losses by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Overnight stays of Greeks at various destinations in the country reported significant reductions, which in some cases reached over 20 percent, the Research Institute for Tourism and Forecasting (ITEP) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ports Report Summer Traffic Drop by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Greek shipping recorded a small drop in passenger and freight traffic during the summer period when compared with the same period in 2008, the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, The Aegean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourists Opt For Turkey by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Turkey has emerged as one of the most popular tourism destinations abroad for Greeks, according to tourist arrival figures recently released by Turkey’s statistical office. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Investors Invited To Bid For New Airport On Crete by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 The Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works recently announced a tender for the construction and management of a one-billion-euro new airport on Crete in the Kastelli area. The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Uncertainty Prevails In Airline Industry by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last month released the international scheduled IATA, which showed a passenger demand decline of 2.9 percent compared with the same month in 2008 while … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Displays Poor Transport System by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Thessaloniki presents a significant setback in air transport and shipping, according to a research study conducted recently by the Professional Chamber of Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Era Of Olympic Begins: Olympic Air by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 “Greece is high above,” was the slogan of Olympic Air’s press conference held last month in regards to the launch of operations of the new and privatized Olympic that replaces … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
