Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Chief Tells Greece Tourism Pros to Diversify, Innovate, Expand by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Tourism is the “ace” up Greece’s sleeve, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Chairman Michael Frenzel said during a German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce event held on Wednesday, on the occasion … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Italy Travelers Shy Away from Greece in Jan-Apr by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 by GTP editing team 16 June 2015 Incoming traffic from Italy has dropped by 14 percent in the first four months of 2015, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) figures released last week reveal. Arrivals from the Italian ports … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Bloomberg Says Tourism ‘Lifeboat’ for Greek Economy by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 by GTP editing team 15 June 2015 With talks between Greece and its international lenders at a deadlock and Germany hinting at a “Grexit”, Bloomberg is pointing to tourism as the only way to save a drowning … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Visitors Satisfied with the ‘Filoxenia’ of Greek Hotels in May by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 by GTP editing team 12 June 2015 Holidaymakers were satisfied with the Greek filoxenia (hospitality) offered by hotels in Greece last month, according to a poll of visitor satisfaction in May. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Sees Rise in Jan-May Visitor Numbers by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 Visitor numbers were positive for Athens and Attica during the first five months of the year, the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said in an announcement on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Strong Growth for Luxury Travel, Report says by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 by GTP editing team 11 June 2015 Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips are the strongest-growing market segment worldwide, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International. In 2014, the world population undertook 46 million international luxury trips. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Celestyal Cruises Sees Smooth Sailing for 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 The number of cruise passengers visiting the country with a Greek destination as their home port is expected to rise by 22 percent compared with 2014, Celestyal Cruises’ CEO told … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel April 2015: Two Greek Airports Record Highest Increases in Passenger Traffic in Europe by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 Athens International Airport and Santorini Airport were among Europe’s best performers in April 2015, according to a traffic report released last week by European airport trade body, ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece sees 10.5% Increase in Arrivals in the First Five Months by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 In the first five months of 2015, the number of international tourist arrivals to Greece increased by 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Travel Agencies See Boost in Turnover for Q1 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation services and related activities in Greece recorded a major increase in turnover during the first three months of the year, according to figures released by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism to Zakynthos Slightly Up in May but Unpredictable by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 The negative media portrayal of Greece and the lingering talk of a potential tax hike in tourism are the making it impossible to draw conclusions for the upcoming tourism season … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Passenger Figures Soar to New Heights by GTP editing team 4 June 2015 by GTP editing team 4 June 2015 Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is marking its best season ever, handling over 6 million passengers in the first five months of the year, up be 23.7 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece an Increasingly Popular Holiday Destination for UK Families by GTP editing team 4 June 2015 by GTP editing team 4 June 2015 Greece appears to be one of the top destinations to visit this year for families from the United Kingdom, as bookings to the country continue to rise, research by one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: Lower VAT Can Tackle Tax Evasion, Boost Competitiveness by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 The reduction of value-added-tax (VAT) can reduce tax evasion and improve competitiveness, according to a study that contains data following a VAT rate reduction in the Greek restaurant industry in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece a Leading Destination for Polish Tourists by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 Greece has topped a list of travel destinations preferred by Polish tourists in May, according to data of the Polish Tour Operators Association (PZOT) announced on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: Travel and Tourism Sector is Third Biggest Employer in the World by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 by GTP editing team 2 June 2015 Travel & Tourism is the third biggest employer after retail and agriculture, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). In 2014, the travel and tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Guests Gratified, Customer Satisfaction Index Up by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 Greek hotels, the quality of services and the hospitality offered are winning over more visitors as demonstrated by the high guest satisfaction index for April 2015 compared to rival destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Over 1.7 Million Tourists in Q1 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Greece saw 1.7 million tourists in the first quarter of 2015, beating last year’s incoming tourist arrivals during the same period by 45.6 percent, according to data from the Bank … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Travelers Shy Away from Greece, Bookings Drop by 1.2% by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 German vacationers are having second thoughts about traveling to Greece as a 1.2 percent drop in bookings reveals, opting instead for Spain and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Conde Nast Traveller: Greece Among Top Destinations for British Travellers by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 Greece is featured in the top 10 of the visited destinations of British travellers, according to the customary reader survey of Conde Nast Traveller (CNT), the premier travel and lifestyle … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
