Event News Tourism Among Priorities On PM’s Agenda by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 The government’s goal is the preservation and support of Greece’s tourism product’s potential and everyone should aim to transform the global crisis into a national opportunity, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greek Tourism Determined to Stay Afloat by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 The 14th Touristiko Panorama had fewer participating exhibitors than previous years and limited activities but once again gave travel professionals the opportunity to increase business deals and meet with potential … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Athens Welcomes Airport City Conference by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2009 Many airport city concepts were developed and discussed at the annual “Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition,” which took place for the first time in Athens on 27-29 April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy HATTA Calls For United Stance Against Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The economic crisis dominated this year’s general assembly of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies that recently took place. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Targets Russian Market by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The 16th Moscow International Travel and Tourism (MITT) exhibition ran from 18-21 March in the atmosphere of the world economic crisis and analysts wondered of overall consumer demand and, first … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Conference Sheds Light on Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 Discussions that concerned the impact of the economic crisis on Greek tourism—according to conclusions from international exhibitions ITB and MITT—highlighted this year’s third International Tourism & Property Conference. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE The Role of Hotel General Managers Studied by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The work relations between hotel owners and appointed general managers were analyzed at the sixth Panhellenic Hotel Management Conference held recently in Athens by the Action for the Development of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE ITB Berlin Continues Strong by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Despite the global economic crisis the 43rd ITB Berlin travel trade show (11-15 March) saw a positive mood among exhibitors. The fair attracted some 110,000 trade visitors—42 percent from abroad—an … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Prospects For Conference Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The conference tourism market is aware of the global financial crisis, but manages to minimize its effects to a large extent, was the conclusion of the 5th Pan-Hellenic Conference for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE 5th IMIC Offers Survival Strategies by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2009 The need for Greece’s tourism policy to improve drastically was the main point of this year’s 5th International Meetings and Incentives Conference (IMIC) titled “Selling Destinations, Venues and Services: Supplier … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Holds Low Profile Online by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2009 Online advertising can offer the best exposure for Greek tourism as it is international, targeted and efficient concluded the MSN Travel and Tourism Day conference that took place recently in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE HAPCO to Present Conference Tourism Strategies by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2009 Renowned Greek and international professionals of conference tourism are expected to honor the “5th Pan-Hellenic Conference for Business and Conference Tourism” organized by the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotels Called to Upgrade Technology by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Greek hotels must adapt to the needs of the 21st century customer, whose habits and demands in regards to technology have increased over the past, according to conclusions of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Amadeus Targets Greece With New Initiatives by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Amadeus, a leading provider of technology to the travel and tourism industry, said “we will make a difference in Greece” during an overview of their IT solutions and future strategy … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece to Shine at Utazas 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Greece will be the country of honor at the 32nd International Tourism Exhibition Utazas in Hungary during 26 February – 1 March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Philoxenia Turns Heads by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 This year’s Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition sported newly designed modern stands, welcomed a continual arrival of visitors, boasted a huge increase in trade visitors, and wrote up what appears to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE All Eyes On Global Economy at World Travel Market ‘08 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 World Travel Market 2008 focused on global travel trends, responsible tourism, and travel technology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE SETE Sets Tourism Challenges by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2008 Tourist destinations that will play a prominent role in the future are those who will strive to develop strong marketing actions and introduce new technologies, was the outcome of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Tourism Initiatives for Islands and Small Areas by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 The development of the natural environment of Greek islands and small areas through the growth of ecotourism and other alternative forms of tourism is the main theme of the ‘Alternative … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE The Role of Ports to be Discussed by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 An international conference, which will focus on the role of ports as connecting hubs between maritime and inland transport, is to take place on 17 and 18 September, Minister of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail