Laws, Regulations & Policy “Athens Declaration” Sets Future Priorities For EU Maritime Transport Policy by GTP editing team 12 May 2014 by GTP editing team 12 May 2014 The Greek Presidency has reaffirmed the importance of the maritime transport sector for Europe’s prosperity with the adoption of the “Athens Declaration,” which sets the policy priorities for European shipping. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws “Hands Off The Beaches,” Greenpeace Tells Greek Government by GTP editing team 8 May 2014 by GTP editing team 8 May 2014 A controversial bill on coastal development prepared by the Greek Finance Ministry has led to a call from Greenpeace Greece for the government to keep its “hands of the beaches.” 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece, Australia To Sign Work-Visa Agreement by GTP editing team 7 May 2014 by GTP editing team 7 May 2014 On Wednesday 14 May, Greece and Australia will sign an intergovernmental agreement that will enable young adults to obtain a tourist visa for travel between both countries to live and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism To Receive Funds From New NSRF For 2014-2020 by GTP editing team 5 April 2014 by GTP editing team 5 April 2014 Tourism will be one of the sectors of the Greek economy that will receive funds from the new National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) for the new programming period 2014-2020, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Votes To End Roaming Fees, Expand Consumer Rights by GTP editing team 3 April 2014 by GTP editing team 3 April 2014 The European Parliament has voted to end roaming charges by Christmas 2015, as part of a wider vote in support of the Commission’s proposed regulation for a “Connected Continent” (telecoms … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Proposes Easier Schengen Visas For Non-EU Travelers by GTP editing team 2 April 2014 by GTP editing team 2 April 2014 The European Union wants to introduce more flexible visa rules for non-European Union holidaymakers to boost growth and job creation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Possible Changes To Greek Tourist Coach Sector Stirs Reactions by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 Greek tourism professionals have expressed opposition to the government’s new multi-bill that will overhaul the rules that currently exist in the tourist coach sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Multi-Bill Foresees Changes In Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 The multi-bill that was introduced recently in Greek Parliament, contains 50 reforms to four key sectors of Greece: tourism, food processing, building materials and retail. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Bill For Marine Tourism Tabled In Greek Parliament by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 A new bill for marine tourism was recently tabled in Greek Parliament by the Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine. The new bill aims to attract more recreational ships, under Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Will Not Impose Changes To Visa Policy For Russians by GTP editing team 10 March 2014 by GTP editing team 10 March 2014 Greece has no thoughts to change its visa policy regarding tourists from Russia due to the crisis in Ukraine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Tourism Organization Opposes Regional Tourism Directorate Shutdown by GTP editing team 27 February 2014 by GTP editing team 27 February 2014 The Peloponnese Tourism Organization has published an announcement in which it opposes the Greek Tourism Ministry’s intention to shut down the Peloponnese Regional Tourism Directorate and transfer its services from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture EU To Secure Easier Recovery Of Illegally Removed National Treasures by GTP editing team 27 February 2014 by GTP editing team 27 February 2014 A directive on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a member state may be officially adopted by the Council during the Greek Presidency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Former Greek Tourism Minister Slams New Draft Bill by GTP editing team 26 February 2014 by GTP editing team 26 February 2014 Former tourism minister Nikos Skoulas has suggested for the new draft bill for Greek tourism to be withdrawn and written from scratch with the assistance of the sector’s professionals, workers … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Ministry Launches Public Consultation On Draft Bill by GTP editing team 19 February 2014 by GTP editing team 19 February 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a public consultation on a draft bill that aims to overcome barriers that have been hindering the industry’s development for years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Σε δημόσια διαβούλευση το ν/σ για την αναδιοργάνωση του υπουργείου Τουρισμού by GTP editing team 19 February 2014 by GTP editing team 19 February 2014 Σε δημόσια διαβούλευση τίθεται από σήμερα 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2014 το σχέδιο νόμου του υπουργείου Τουρισμού, «Αναδιοργάνωση του υπουργείου Τουρισμού, Ρυθμίσεις Ειδικών Τουριστικών Υποδομών, Εκπαίδευση και Κατάρτιση στον Τουρισμό, Αγροτουριστικός και … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Licensing Procedures For Four Tourism Investments In Greece Near Completion by GTP editing team 17 February 2014 by GTP editing team 17 February 2014 The licensing procedures for four major tourism investments on the islands of Kea, Milos and Ios and mainland Messinia (Peloponnese) are near completion, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Visa Rule Change For Travel To Turkey by GTP editing team 13 February 2014 by GTP editing team 13 February 2014 A new visa rule for travel to Turkey will come into effect as of 10 April 2014. Travelers will no longer be able to buy a visa on arrival at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Offers Saudis 5-year Residency For Investments Over 250,000 Euros by GTP editing team 13 February 2014 by GTP editing team 13 February 2014 Greek Consul General in Jeddah Chronis Polychroniou has announced that Greece has issued a new law that allows investors from non-EU countries to obtain resident permits for five years, provided … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Rules On Liquids, Aerosols & Gels Come Into Effect At European Airports by GTP editing team 12 February 2014 by GTP editing team 12 February 2014 New European Union rules on passengers carrying on liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) recently came into effect at European airports, according to the ACI (Airport’s Council International) Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tour Guides Appeal To European Commission Against Tourism Ministry by GTP editing team 6 February 2014 by GTP editing team 6 February 2014 The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation has sent an appeal to the European Commission to urge the Greek Government to reconsider its policy towards the tourist guide profession and training. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
