Event News Online Bookings Can Support Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The key role of online reservations and strategies for the development of the global tourism industry in the coming years was recently presented to Greek hoteliers at a workshop organized … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE The Role of Hotel General Managers Studied by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The work relations between hotel owners and appointed general managers were analyzed at the sixth Panhellenic Hotel Management Conference held recently in Athens by the Action for the Development of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Grevena Goes Online by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 Prefect of Grevena Dimosthenis Kouptsidis recently presented the new website of the prefecture authority of Grevena. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Catering Services to Be Improved by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The Action for the Development of Tourism and Tourist Education (DRATTE) recently announced the establishment of the Service Quality Club that aims to improve the quality of catering services in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Transhotel Expands To Greece by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 Global travel services provider Transhotel has announced the inauguration of its Greek branch after years of cooperation with Greek tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Family Enters The Ionian by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 After leaving its mark in the Cyclades, Grace Hotels Group moved up the map and recently added two more luxury boutique hotels to its brand in the Ionian island group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourist Guide For The Disabled by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The National Confederation of Disabled People has released a guide for recreational activities in Greece that addresses accessibility and infrastructure for disabled citizens and visitors of Greek cities and prefectures … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Hotel Store Launched by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, recently announced the launch of Amadeus Hotel Store. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Competitiveness Drops by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Greece dropped two places in the third annual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009, published by the World Economic Forum, as it ranked 24th among 133 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Job Cuts in Tourism Sector by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The economic crisis has already affected tourism occupations as enterprises are planning layoffs and pay cuts, according to Christos Polyzogopoulos, president of the Economic and Social Council of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Chamber Proposal Causes Negative Reactions by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, the President of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, Georgios Kassimatis, expressed his full opposition to the legislation that foresees … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Businesses Get VAT Refund by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The ministry of finance recently announced the immediate return of Value Added Tax paid by tourism businesses (such as travel agencies and hotels) for costs on fixed assets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Suppliers Face Economic Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Hotel suppliers in the tourism industry may count up to a 275-million-euro fall in revenue this year if, according to a possible scenario, Greek tourism slumps 10 percent in overnights, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Dialogue to Begin For Sojourn Tax Cut by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Finance Minister Yiannis Papathanasiou recently assured the president of the Central Union of Municipalities and Communities of Greece (KEDKE), Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis, that a dialogue will proceed in order … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel State Sells Olympic Airlines by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Marfin Investment Group sealed a deal with the Greek government and will buy Olympic Airlines now that the European Commission gave the green light for the sale and a joint … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Cabotage Still An Issue For Cruise Companies by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The Association of Passenger Ship Owners recently requested from the tourism ministry a solution for the upgrading of legislation to allow foreign-flag cruise ships to use Greece as a homeport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats U.S. Bookings to Greece Raise Concern by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Greek tourism destinations may see a drop of up to 50 percent in bookings from the U.S., the president of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism, Yiorgos Trivizas, said recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE ITB Berlin Continues Strong by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Despite the global economic crisis the 43rd ITB Berlin travel trade show (11-15 March) saw a positive mood among exhibitors. The fair attracted some 110,000 trade visitors—42 percent from abroad—an … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Fthiotida Welcomes Atalanti Hills Project by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 A two-billion-euro tourism resort investment aimed to transform the area of Atalanti, Fthiotida, into a quality all-year-round destination was presented recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Prospects For Conference Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The conference tourism market is aware of the global financial crisis, but manages to minimize its effects to a large extent, was the conclusion of the 5th Pan-Hellenic Conference for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail