Air Travel Fraport Unveils Plans for Macedonia Airport, Aims to Boost Traffic by 47% by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 German airport operator Fraport recently unveiled ambitious plans for the makeover of the Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Chief Reveals Vision for Enhanced Air Travel by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 More efficient and less intrusive security checks, enriched air travel shopping options, a single order record to include all reference numbers for the trip, accurate real-time information and single identity … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelotopos will Attend Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 Greek technology company Travelotopos will be part of “Europe’s largest Technology Marketplace” as it will attend Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal, during November 7-10. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy European Commission Chief Spokesperson Lauds Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 Referring to the prospects of Greek tourism on Monday, the European Commission’s chief spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas, noted that in 2026 the contribution of tourism to the country’s GDP will exceed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tziallas Touches on Greece Tourism Season Extension, Entrepreneurship Support by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently informed sector professionals on the ministry’s plans to extend the tourism season and support entrepreneurship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism ‘Green’ Measures May Lead to Greek Ferry Fare Hikes by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 Greek ferry fares are set to increase by 27 percent if the government implements environmental measures, according to the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2016: The Place to Discover the Latest Travel and Tourism Trends by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 by GTP editing team 19 October 2016 World Travel Market London 2016 will unveil an array of research in to a variety of sectors within the global travel industry when it opens its doors between Monday 7 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Presents New Target: 35 Million Tourist Arrivals in Greece by 2021 by GTP editing team 18 October 2016 by GTP editing team 18 October 2016 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has revealed its revised target for 2021: for Greece to welcome 35 million international arrivals and 20 billion euros in revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Police Launch E-Station, Simplify Procedures by GTP editing team 18 October 2016 by GTP editing team 18 October 2016 In efforts to cut red tape and simplify procedures the Greek Police launched its new e-station operation last week offering 31 services online in four languages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Stournaras: Prospects for Greek Economy Positive, But Risks Remain by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras said on Monday that the Greek economy could see growth of 2.7 percent in 2017 under the condition that the second evaluation of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greeks Renting Out Homes Short-term the Latest Fad by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 All the more cash-strapped Greeks are renting out their properties to tourists in efforts to make ends meet while taking advantage of a vague legal framework, according to a survey … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Insider Says Greece Cruise Traffic to Shrink Next Year by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 by GTP editing team 17 October 2016 Cruise traffic in Greece is expected to decline by 30 percent in 2017 resulting in fewer tourists and dwindling tourism revenues, according to Andreas Stylianopoulos, responsible for cruise travel at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HotelBrain Family Grows, Welcomes 16 New Units Onboard by GTP editing team 13 October 2016 by GTP editing team 13 October 2016 Greek hotel management company HotelBrain has added 16 new member hotels to its roster, expanding its business activity to include leasing accommodation units under its new subsidiary, HotelBrain Capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Attica Hotel Employees Up in Arms Over Insurance Cuts by GTP editing team 12 October 2016 by GTP editing team 12 October 2016 Α meeting between Attica’s hotel and tourism employees and Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Wednesday ended in a deadlock after the unionists demanded the government scrap a decision which … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Flights Back On After Strike Called Off by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Airlines have reinstated flights that were planned to be cancelled on Sunday and Monday, after the union of Greek air traffic controllers pulled its planned strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Air Traffic Controllers Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Greek air traffic controllers have suspended strike action, planned to begin on Sunday, after meeting with Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Tourism Sector Urges Air Traffic Controllers to Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Key figures of the Greek tourism sector on Saturday called for the country’s air traffic controllers to suspend announced strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines to Cancel Flights Due to Strike by Greek Air Traffic Controllers by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 Flights to and from Greece are being cancelled due to strike action announced by the country’s air traffic controllers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Butterfly Stories’ Announces Education Programs for Certification in Tourism and Dining by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 Following a recent cooperation agreement with ACTA – Aristotle Certification Training & Assessment, food management consultants Butterfly Stories has announced the launch of education programs for aspiring professionals to receive … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Parliament Passes New Civil Aviation Authority Bill by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 The Greek Parliament on Thursday approved a draft bill that brings changes to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail