Laws, Regulations & Policy Two More Greek Thermal Springs Certified by GTP editing team 31 January 2013 by GTP editing team 31 January 2013 Two new Greek thermal springs were recognized by the Natural Thermal Resources Protection Committee, which was recently re-activated by the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Professionals Applaud Shipping Ministry’s Revised Omnibus Bill by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 A revised multi-bill recently released by the Greek Shipping Ministry was applauded by Greek tourism professionals today, Thursday, 24 January, as it contains provisions in favor of the Greek coastal … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Draft Tourism Bill Views To Strengthen Entrepreneurship by GTP editing team 16 January 2013 by GTP editing team 16 January 2013 A draft tourism bill was published for comment yesterday, 15 January, by the Tourism Ministry with a view to strengthen investments and entrepreneurship in tourism, restructure tourism services and establish … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Draft Tourism Bill Up For Public Consultation by GTP editing team 16 January 2013 by GTP editing team 16 January 2013 The Tourism Ministry, yesterday, 15 January, released a bill for public consultation aimed to strengthen investments and entrepreneurship in tourism and restructure tourism services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Signs Agreement With Greek Church To Promote Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 15 January 2013 by GTP editing team 15 January 2013 “We must work together with the Church to correctly promote religious-pilgrimage tourism as a tourism product of Greece,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said today, Tuesday, 15 January, after signing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Ministry Launches Call For Proposals For Greek SMEs Funding Program by GTP editing team 15 January 2013 by GTP editing team 15 January 2013 The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks yesterday, 14 January, launched a call for proposals in regards to an NSRF-funded program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism SMEs Included In NSRF-Funded Program For Greek Regions by GTP editing team 11 January 2013 by GTP editing team 11 January 2013 The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks will announce details on a regional program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing, tourism and trade-services on Monday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hotels In Favor Of Shops Opening On Sundays by GTP editing team 14 December 2012 by GTP editing team 14 December 2012 Greek hoteliers in Athens and Thessaloniki are in favor of the government’s intention to allow the optional opening of Greek retail shops on Sundays as it would benefit city break … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Upcoming New Tourism Zoning Plan To Secure Investments by GTP editing team 13 December 2012 by GTP editing team 13 December 2012 Major tourism investments and an extended tourism season are expected to result from the new Special Zoning Plan for Tourism, the basic points of which were presented today, 13 December, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourist Ticket For Unlimited Athens Travel To Launch by GTP editing team 10 December 2012 by GTP editing team 10 December 2012 A three-day tourist ticket for unlimited travel on all modes of Athens public transport is soon to be launched, according to a recent joint ministerial decision of the Ministries of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy OECD To Help Cut Greek Red Tape by GTP editing team 3 December 2012 by GTP editing team 3 December 2012 Tourism is one of the key sectors of the economy the Greek Government will focus on in its effort to lift bureaucratic and competition obstacles that currently hinder development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Ferry Fares To Rise On Unprofitable Routes by GTP editing team 23 October 2012 by GTP editing team 23 October 2012 The price of Greek ferry tickets on state-subsidized, unprofitable routes will increase 2.4 percent for passengers, private vehicles, trucks and motorcycles, according to a decision of Minister of Mercantile Marine … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Ministry Presents 2012-2013 Strategy by GTP editing team 20 October 2012 by GTP editing team 20 October 2012 “Our goal is to maximize tourism income and showcase Greece as a global strong tourism force,” Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during her first official press conference to the media, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Targets Medical Tourism by GTP editing team 18 October 2012 by GTP editing team 18 October 2012 A bill that will put an end to legal uncertainties and cover any gaps that hinder the development of medical tourism in Greece should be completed by the end of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments New Zoning Plan To Open Tourism Investment Projects by GTP editing team 15 October 2012 by GTP editing team 15 October 2012 The new special zoning plan for tourism that will promote tourism development alongside environmental protection in Greece, is expected to be ready by the end of the year, Greek press … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Regional Airport Tenders Under Preparation by GTP editing team 6 October 2012 by GTP editing team 6 October 2012 A tender for the concession of 22 Greek regional airports will be launched by the end of the year, the Greek press reported recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Minister Discusses Open Tourism Issues by GTP editing team 5 October 2012 by GTP editing team 5 October 2012 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni requested cooperation at all levels with all tourism professionals, yesterday, 4 October, while attending a board meeting of the General Pan-Hellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy GNTO’s Special Tourism Investment Service In The Works by GTP editing team 4 October 2012 by GTP editing team 4 October 2012 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) started to recruit staff for its new “fast track service,” established for the faster licensing procedure of tourism investments, Greek daily Kathimerini newspaper said … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Marine Tourism Professionals Invited To Exchange Ideas With Greek Government by GTP editing team 3 October 2012 by GTP editing team 3 October 2012 All parties associated with marine tourism have been invited to submit proposals and suggestions to the ministries of tourism and shipping for preparation of a draft law to be tabled … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy GNTO Office To Open in Istanbul, Turkey by GTP editing team 28 September 2012 by GTP editing team 28 September 2012 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni on Thursday, 27 September, announced the establishment of a Greek National Tourism Organization branch in the Sismanoglio Megaro in Istanbul. The minister’s announcement followed a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
