Recruitments Antonis Kambourakis to Serve as President of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 Antonis Kambourakis will serve as the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, replacing Yiannis Retsos who was elected to head SETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Greece Offers Great Experiences,’ says Russian Cosmonaut Novitskiy by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 by GTP editing team 13 July 2017 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy met with Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and applauded Greece for “the great experiences it offers” its visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE PCOs Call for Development of Conference Tourism in Greece by GTP editing team 12 July 2017 by GTP editing team 12 July 2017 The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) recently called for necessary actions to further develop and promote Greece’s conference tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Electra Palace Thessaloniki Serves ‘Thessbrunch’ by GTP editing team 12 July 2017 by GTP editing team 12 July 2017 The Electra Palace Thessaloniki showed that “summer in the city” can be an enjoyable experience with the “Thessbrunch” event it held recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New EU Travel System Causes Concerns About Fundamental Rights by GTP editing team 11 July 2017 by GTP editing team 11 July 2017 The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has expressed concerns regarding the creation of a European Travel Information and Authorisation System. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kountoura Talks Tourism with Greek-American Students by GTP editing team 10 July 2017 by GTP editing team 10 July 2017 American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis and a delegation of Greek-American students recently visited Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Les Roches, Glion Institute Introduce Swiss Hospitality Education to Greece by GTP editing team 10 July 2017 by GTP editing team 10 July 2017 Hospitality management schools Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education recently held their first “Open Day in the Athens Riviera”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tax Cuts Will Boost Greek Tourism’s Competitiveness, SETE Says by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 Tax cuts are among the main factors that can improve the competitiveness of Greek tourism and contribute to its steady growth, according to the sector’s tourism body SETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Three Airlines, Two Operators Handling Bulk of Tourists to Greece by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 Two tour operators and three airlines handle the bulk of travelers interested in Greece this summer, according to the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Tsipras Aiming for Greece to Welcome Over 30m Tourists by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 During a meeting with the new Board of Directors of SETE, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the aim this year is for Greece to welcome over 30 million tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel E-device Ban on US-Bound Flights Easing Off by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 A US ban prohibiting any electronic devices larger than a smartphone on inbound flights from 10 Middle East and North Africa airports appears to be easing off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETKE: June Bookings Down for Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 Small tourism accommodation facilities in Greece recorded a decline in bookings and overnight stays for the month of June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Shops in Greece Depend on Tourism Rise for Good Summer Sales Season by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 Retailers in Greece expect shopping gains during this summer sales season due to the increase in tourism, according to the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lesante Blue Resort: First in Ionian to Join ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 The Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort on Zakynthos recently became the first hotel in the Ionian Sea to join the “Leading Hotels of the World” collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Shipowners Union Chief Calls on EU to Support Sector with Policies by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 Ιt is vital that Greek shipping remains internationally competitive, Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) President Theodore Veniamis said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Private Sector, Society to Foster Growth, SETE Head Retsos Says by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 Growth can only come from the private sector and society, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal, Thomson Cruises Extend Thomson Spirit Charter for 2018 by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 by GTP editing team 4 July 2017 Celestyal Cruises is continuing its partnership with Thomson Cruises of TUI Travel plc, by extending the charter of “Thomson Spirit” for the 2018 season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Tourism Sector Riding High in June by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 Greece’s tourism sector is growing more robust than ever with high occupancy rates in June, increased prices and Athens among travelers’ top picks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel KLM to Continue Athens – Amsterdam Morning Flight by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that it will continue to operate the morning flight between Athens and Amsterdam, as part of its winter schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aerolíneas Argentinas Appoints Discover the World as GSA in Greece, Cyprus by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 by GTP editing team 3 July 2017 Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national carrier of Argentina, has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece and Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
