Laws, Regulations & Policy

IATA endorsed five resolutions during its 75th annual general meeting, aiming to upgrade the travel experience.

Zakynthos authorities have given the green light for access via boat to the world famous Navagio Beach, which had been cordoned off earlier this year after a rockfall.

Greek debit card users will – as of July 20 – be charged an extra fee for the use of ATM machines at banks in which they do not have …

The sustainable development of cruise destinations will benefit both cruise passengers and host communities, according to CLIA Europe.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has approved a concession agreement for the construction of a marina on the Dodecanese island of Leros.

The Greek Εnvironment Μinistry has temporarily given the green light for a spatial plan to be implemented in the fire-stricken areas of Rafina and Nea Makri.

Greece’s property market, backed by growing tourism flows, is drawing in investor interest, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy George Tziallas.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called a snap election following his party’s defeat to the New Democracy party in the European Parliament elections.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has reiterated its call for government planning that will include tax cuts in transportation, among others.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she would be stepping down from her post in June, following inner-party pressure to reach a viable Brexit solution.

Discounts for island residents, under the so-called “transport equivalent” program – known as “metaforiko isodynamo” (MI) – have now been extended to air travel.

Greek Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos will table an updated legal framework to regulate the development of spa tourism in Greece.

Greece’s car rental companies association STEEA is up in arms over a recent government decision to define a minimum rate for car rental with driver.

The European Commission has introduced caps at 19 cents per minute and 6 cents per SMS on phone calls via landline and mobile phone or SMS within the EU.

SETKE has welcomed a one-year collective labor agreement covering wages and rights of employees working in non-hotel accommodation facilities.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for reduced taxation on transport, after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a series of tax relief measures.

Tourism bodies in Greece have applauded the government’s announced relief measures, which include the reduction of VAT on restaurants and hotels.

In efforts to facilitate business transactions, the Greek government is reportedly considering easing capital controls by the end of May.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a series of new relief measures to take effect in 2019-2021 including the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on restaurants and hotel accommodation.

A marina project in the Greek town of Messolonghi, is moving ahead, after revisions made to the spatial planning and environmental terms.