Laws, Regulations & Policy Lights, Camera, Action… Greece Readies to Attract Foreign Film Productions by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Aware of the huge potential of attracting international film producers to Greece, the government is preparing a flexible legal framework that will provide the incentives to get cameras rolling on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Alternate Tourism Minister Scraps Special Accommodation Seal by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to terminate the special seal indicating legitimate accommodation, which was issued by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in collaboration with other trade bodies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Varoufakis Pledges Not to Raise VAT on Greek Islands This Tourism Season by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 by GTP editing team 14 May 2015 Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis gave assurance on Thursday that there will be no increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the Greek islands amid this year’s tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Delta, Air France/KLM and Alitalia Land Antitrust Approval From EU by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The European Commission announced a decision that renders legally binding commitments offered by Air France/KLM, Alitalia and Delta, members of the SkyTeam airline alliance, to help competitors enter the market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Aegean Island Authorities Up in Arms over Proposed Tourism Levy, Warn of Action, Repercussions by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 Local authorities and tourism professionals from the Aegean islands are up in arms over recent leaks that the government is looking into introducing a special tax on tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Considers Mandatory Credit Card Use to Combat Tax Evasion on Islands by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Credit card use for transactions of more than 70 euros at Aegean islands is expected to become mandatory, according to a new multi-bill of reforms to be tabled soon in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Υπ. Ναυτιλίας: Μειώνονται οι τιμές στα ακτοπλοϊκά εισιτήρια by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Αναπροσαρμόζονται οι ανώτατες επιτρεπόμενες τιμές καθαρών ναύλων οικονομικής ή ενιαίας θέσης επιβατών στην ακτοπλοΐα, σύμφωνα με απόφαση του αναπληρωτή υπουργού Οικονομίας αρμόδιου για θέμα Ναυτιλίας Θεόδωρου Δρίτσα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Impose Luxury Tax on “Expensive Holidays” by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 The Greek Government may impose a new tax on holidaymakers that choose to spend their vacation on very expensive island destinations and reside in luxurious hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Businesses to Follow New Rules When Renting Space on Greek Beaches by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 The Greek ministries of Finance and Interior recently signed a decision that includes new rules for businesses interested in renting spaces on beaches to operate bars and cafes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy GNTO Earmarks Almost 1 Million Euros to Promote Greece in Europe, US Via Google by GTP editing team 15 April 2015 by GTP editing team 15 April 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) has allocated over half a million euros for its latest promotional campaign to be launched via Google in the US and across Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Council of State Opens Door to Private Management of Greek Marinas by GTP editing team 15 April 2015 by GTP editing team 15 April 2015 The Greek Council of State has given the green light to private entities to lease and operate marinas across the country, without however having the right to claim ownership of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek MPs Call for 72-hour Visa Scheme in Efforts to Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 14 April 2015 by GTP editing team 14 April 2015 Eighteen governing party MPs have tabled a bill in Greek parliament concerning the issue of a 72-hour visa in order to facilitate tourism to Greece from neighbouring Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s ‘Cosmopolitan Islands’ May Lose Special Tax Status by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini may possibly be axed, according to statements made today by Alternate Finance Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Form National Strategic Plan for Tourism by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 The Greek Government will form a National Strategic Plan for Tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Policing Plan for Athens Announced by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 A special policing plan will soon launch in the historic center of Athens to combat delinquent behavior and upgrade the Greek capital’s image, according to the Secretary General for Public … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s New State Assets Body to Fund Social Security, Not Debt by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Greece’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), will be replaced by the Public Wealth Fund following a decision on Tuesday, by Deputy Finance Minister Nadia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s National Disability Association Calls for Accessible Tourism by GTP editing team 12 March 2015 by GTP editing team 12 March 2015 Ensuring accessibility in tourism through legal, structural and social reforms will contribute greatly to the expansion and promotion of the country’s tourist product, the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO: Governments Around the World Recognize Benefits of Visa Facilitation by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 Visa facilitation has experienced strong progress in recent years, particularly through the implementation of visa on arrival policies, according to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openness Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism, Innovation at Center of Economy Ministry’s New Action Plan by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tapping into the country’s productive forces by offering tax incentives and boosting employment are at the center of the economy ministry’s action plan to be implemented in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
