Laws, Regulations & Policy Public Revenue Authority Launches More Probes into Greek Hotels by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 In efforts to curb tax evasion, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said it was reinforcing inspections at hotel businesses across the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros Mayor Calls for More Ferry Connections by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 Aiming to make Syros more accessible, the island’s mayor George Maragos recently met with professionals in order to explore ways of increasing ferry services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece’s InSETE and Cornell University Partner in Tourism Studies by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 by GTP editing team 4 October 2017 InSETE has partnered with Cornell University in the field of vocational training for Greek tourism industry’s employees and professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism DiaNEOsis Study: More Home Ports Key to Stronger Cruise Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 2 October 2017 by GTP editing team 2 October 2017 Making Greece a home port for luxury liners and securing strategic investments are crucial to a robust cruise travel sector, according to diaNEOsis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Moves Up US Agenda, Tsipras to Meet Trump in Washington by GTP editing team 2 October 2017 by GTP editing team 2 October 2017 Regional security, terrorism and the issue of the Souda base on Crete, will be discussed on October 17 during a meeting of Greek PM Alexis Tsipras and US President Donald … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news North Aegean Governor Urges Resolution of Turkish Sailing Restriction by GTP editing team 29 September 2017 by GTP editing team 29 September 2017 North Aegean Governor Christiana Kalogirou is calling for immediate action in order for Turkey’s ban on Greece-bound yachts, sailboats and ferries to be lifted. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greek Transport Ministry Bill to Restrict Taxi Apps, E-platforms by GTP editing team 28 September 2017 by GTP editing team 28 September 2017 E-platforms and apps offering taxi services in Greece may be forced to shut down if the transport ministry drafts a law, which foresees that “intermediaries” operate as transport companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Celebrates 30 Years of Offering to Travel Industry by GTP editing team 28 September 2017 by GTP editing team 28 September 2017 More than 600 executives from the Greek travel market were present at the celebration event of Amadeus’ 30 years anniversary that took place in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Turkey Bans Greece-bound Sailing by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 Turkey’s transport ministry said it was banning travel to Greece on yachts, sailboats and ferries after Greek authorities seized 11 vessels for violating maritime regulation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Moscovici Sees a Stronger Greece Regaining Market Trust by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said growth has returned, jobs are being created and investors are again expressing interest in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures gave their messages, marking the importance of the sector for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News European Parliament Seeks Strategy to Enhance Tourism Competitiveness by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 European Parliament President Antonio Tajani called for the closer cooperation of Member States for Europe to receive more than 1 billion tourists by 2025. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Partners with SurPrice, Offers Vehicle Bookings in 20 European Countries by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 by GTP editing team 27 September 2017 Travelport has partnered with SurPrice Car Rentals to offer vehicle bookings in approximately twenty European countries and Morocco. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Head, Athens Mayor Discuss Culture and Tourism in Greek Capital by GTP editing team 25 September 2017 by GTP editing team 25 September 2017 Athens is a modern vibrant city that offers many things to experience as a contemporary art stage, according to the Greek capital’s mayor, Georgios Kaminis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EU-Canada Trade Agreement Enters into Force by GTP editing team 22 September 2017 by GTP editing team 22 September 2017 The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada entered into force provisionally on September 21. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Region Laying Out Plans for Rhodes Cruise Tourism by GTP editing team 22 September 2017 by GTP editing team 22 September 2017 The South Aegean Region and Rhodes authorities are seeking ways to boost cruise tourism to the island under the EU’s SIROCCO research program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Travelport Exclusive Rates’ Now Available in 1,000 Hotels in 48 Countries by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 Travelport has announced the first 1,000 hotels offering Travelport negotiated corporate-friendly rates to the company’s corporate travel agency customers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Nelios Helps Increase Direct Online Bookings of Galaxy Hotel Iraklio by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 Nelios has entered into a cooperation agreement with Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, aiming to increase the hotel’s online presence and direct sales. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Asia’s 10th Edition Looks to the Future of Travel by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 Cementing its status as ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, ITB Asia 2017 will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an exciting view to the future of travel and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Amadeus-A.T. Kearney Report Evaluates Factors that May Transform Travel Industry by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 by GTP editing team 21 September 2017 Amadeus and A.T. Kearney focus on four possible future scenarios that evaluate all the factors that may transform the travel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail