Laws, Regulations & Policy Confusion Over Entry to Turkey with New ID Cards by GTP editing team 1 October 2007 by GTP editing team 1 October 2007 The ministry of public order recently announced their concern with an issue on locals crossing the Greek-Turkish border. Greek citizens are legally allowed to cross the border into Turkey with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Entry to U.S.A Without Visa for Greek Nationals by GTP editing team 1 October 2007 by GTP editing team 1 October 2007 The procedure to remove Greece from the list of countries from which a visa is required to enter the United States has been initiated. Foreign Ministry spokesman, George Koumoutsakos, recently … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Agreement for Hotel Classification in Effect by GTP editing team 1 September 2007 by GTP editing team 1 September 2007 Tourism Development Minister Fanni-Palli Petralia recently signed an agreement for the modification of presidential decree 43 of 2002 that will redefine the prerequisites for the classification of hotels into the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Tourism Zoning Plan by GTP editing team 1 June 2007 by GTP editing team 1 June 2007 Government last month introduced a draft proposal for the introduction of land zoning regulations for the tourism sector. The plan, if accepted and passed, is expected to lead to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EC Gives Airlines Six Months to Enforce Regulations by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 The European Commission has given airlines and member states six months to make the EC’s new air passenger rights regulation work. It said it would provide airlines with full support … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Visa Relief for Balkan Travel to EU by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 Visa facilitation and readmission agreements between the European Commission and three Balkan countries-Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro – was initialized last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Final Stages for Aghios Kosmas Marina Long-term Lease by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 by GTP editing team 1 May 2007 Bids by five companies/consortiums to enter the final phase of the tender for the Aghios Kosmas Marina were opened last month at the office of state-owned Olympic Properties. The best … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news RES Zoning Legislation Before Parliament by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 The eagerly awaited first special zoning plan concerning renewable energy sources (RES) has been handed in for consultation and is expected to be tabled in parliament in April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy National Land-planning Map Underway by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 The final touches to the first national land-planning map, and to the special land-planning framework for tourism, industry and recyclable energy sources, are being enacted by Greece’s minister of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hoteliers Against New Subsidies by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Hoteliers are voicing strong opposition to a clause in the new investment incentives law that provides for subsidies of at least 15 percent for the construction of new hotels in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Doctors On Board Ferries by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 A recent decision by the ministers of merchant marine and health and social services places “rural” doctors on a number of Greek ferry vessels. The doctors’ wages will be paid … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Government Signs Legislation for National Aeronautical Supervisory Command by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 With the signing of a recent Presidential Decree, Greece can now create an independent National Aeronautical Supervisory Command. The pertinent decree, which allows for the organization, operation and staffing of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Returning Greek Citizens Permitted Entry Using Old Passports by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 by GTP editing team 1 January 2007 Greek citizens who left Greece by December 31, 2006 with their old passports will be allowed reentry into the country despite the fact that their old passports are no longer … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Airline Security Measures by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 by GTP editing team 1 December 2006 Last month, the European Union’s new security rules regarding the amounts of liquids and semi-liquids passengers can take through security checkpoints and on airplanes took effect for all passengers and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Privacy of Passenger Data At Issue by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 As we go to press, a new agreement has not been reached between the EU and the U.S. on the transfer of airline passenger name records (PNR) to the U.S. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Amendments To Tourism Legislation by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Last month, the ministry of tourism development submitted two amendments to parliament to be reviewed with the so-called spa tourism legislation already under discussion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Will Revisit Aviation Security Measures by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 In response to last month’s foiled terrorist plot to bomb transatlantic flights departing from London, an emergency meeting was held between UK Home Secretary John Reid and EU ministers from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Long-awaited Tourism Legislation Submitted by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 More than two years after it was first discussed, the new tourism legislation finally was submitted to parliament for approval. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Zoning Plan Study Completed by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 Last month, finally, Greece saw the completion of studies for the country’s zoning plans. The studies, delivered to the Environment and Public Works Ministry, concern the national zoning plan as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Legislation May Force Increase in Ferry Tickets by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 Ferry ticket prices are likely to increase by at least eight percent shortly due to a European Union directive that requires companies to switch to a more environmentally friendly fuel, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
