Industry sectors

Hotel accommodation, consumer electronics and video games sectors have come under the scrutiny of the European Commission.

The Greek Gastronomy Guide takes us to an Athens highlight on Evripidou St, near the bustling central Varvakeios Market: “Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani”.

As summer draws near all the more airlines are introducing new flights, adding more seats or boosting the frequency of their existing routes to destinations in Greece aiming to secure …

A committee for the coordination of air and sea transport in Greece will be set up to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland.

The State Department has reinstated approximately 60,000 visas which were “provisionally revoked” from foreigners from seven majority-Muslim countries.

The Hellenic Hotel Federation is calling on the government to step in and ensure a positive portrayal of Greece ahead of the pre-booking season.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura exchanged views with Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, during her recent visit to the US to promote Greece.

The challenges facing the tourism sector were at the center of talks between FedHATTA and opposition party New Democracy’s tourism head, MP Manos Konsolas.

Pre-bookings for the 2017 tourism season reveal a “dynamic” demand for Greece, a fact that can help the country achieve its fiscal targets.

US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban nationals from seven countries – Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Somalia – for 90 days from traveling to the United States, …

Commuters in Athens will be able to use e-tickets or smart cards when traveling on public transport, according to Athens Urban Transport Organisation.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will explore ways to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland with the introduction of combined transport.

As the last step towards the end of roaming charges in the EU by June 15, negotiators agreed on how to regulate wholesale roaming markets.

The UNWTO and the WTTC have expressed concern over the recently announced travel ban by the United States of America to nationals of seven countries.

Europe’s cruise sector is actively reaching out to Asian markets in efforts to maintain its strong hold as the world’s second top cruise destination.

The EU will ensure that none of its citizens suffer discrimination by US President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven mainly-Muslim countries.

The UNWTO supports the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries.

Although forecasts on incoming tourism to Greece in 2017 are encouraging, SETE has urged sector professionals not to rest on their laurels this season.

Boosting coastal ferry and airline services were among the priorities set by the tourism and shipping ministries during a recent joint meeting.

ETOA is urging EU member states and the European Parliament to press forward with reform of the Schengen visa scheme to meet changing market expectations.