Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Industry Can Do Better in ICT Use by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 According to a recent study conducted by the Observatory for the Greek Information Society in regards to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by the tourist industry, large … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Amadeus Signs With Arab Airlines by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Amadeus, the global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, last month signed a 10-year distribution agreement with 13 members of the Arab Air Carriers … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Black List of Banned Airlines by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The European Commission recently approved the eighth update of the ‘black list’ of airline companies that are banned from flying to European Union countries due to security issues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Behind in On-line Bookings by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Greece has picked up its pace in regards to on-line booking as 35 percent of reservations have been settled via the Internet, while the European average is approximately 60 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE The Role of Ports to be Discussed by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 An international conference, which will focus on the role of ports as connecting hubs between maritime and inland transport, is to take place on 17 and 18 September, Minister of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Port Improves Services by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The Piraeus Port Authority has upgraded its website www.olp.gr with useful information for passengers. Information includes a map of the Piraeus streets, access points to the port and links to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Actions for Perama Ferry by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Mayor of Perama Yiannis Glykas announced a new round of actions to begin in September that will indefinitely exclude access to the Perama ferry and city streets, unless economic demands … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Traffic in June by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Despite the fare increase, passenger traffic from Piraeus port showed an increase in June against the same month last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives New Tourism Brochure for Tourist Rights by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 A new brochure entitled ‘Visiting Greece’ written by the European Consumer Center Greece and published by the development ministry is now available. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EKPOIZO Reports Overpriced Airline Tickets by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Consumer organization EKPOIZO recently discovered that advertized airline tickets have serious price variations, some which reached up to 63 percent between the advertized on-line cost and the actual charge. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Visitors Ignore Museums and Archaeological Sites by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Museum visits in Greece dropped during the first four months of the year, according to recent figures released by the General Secretariat for the National Statistical Service of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE SETE to Hold Tourism Conference in the Fall by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises is to hold its seventh annual Tourism & Development Conference on 6-7 October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Agritourism Business’s to Form Network by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 A meeting for agritourism entrepreneurs is to take place in Kritonou (Thinia, Kefallonia) on 1-3 September with the aim to create a promotional business network for agritourism companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Karpathos and Saria Promote Hiking Routes by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The management agency of the islands of Karpathos and Sarias—a bureau of the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works—recently organized a scientific conference in the town Olympos of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Squares Undergo Facelift by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The City of Athens recently remodelled Avdi Square in Metaxourgio, increased the amount and quality of greenery, improved lighting and renewed tile surfaces. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE HOTELIA Upgrades Presence at Philoxenia 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 This year the hotel equipment exhibition HOTELIA promises to strengthen its presence and prominence at the 24th international tourism exhibition Philoxenia, to be held from 30 October to 2 November … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Greece Through Posters by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently launched the exhibition “Trek to the Greek Light and Color Through Posters of the GNTO” on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Fish Tourism Initiative Taken by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 The Municipality of Avdiron (south of Xanthi) organized its first fish tourism conference and implemented the first pilot program of fish tourism in Greece within the framework of the “Fish … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Cruise Tourism in Greece Begins a New Era by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Greece can play a leading role and become a hub for itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean cruise industry, was the unanimous outlook expressed by all leading representatives of the international … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Shows Prospects as Conference Destination by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Greece shows excellent prospects as a destination for conferences, corporate meetings and incentives: This conclusion was based on the results of the recent and first meeting of representatives from the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
