Event News Rhodes to Host Environmental Science & Technology Meet in 2017 by GTP editing team 12 September 2016 by GTP editing team 12 September 2016 The Dodecanese island of Rhodes will host the 15th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST) on August 31 through September 2, 2017 and organizers are calling on interested … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Athens Declaration of the 1st Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit by GTP editing team 9 September 2016 by GTP editing team 9 September 2016 The Heads of State and Government of the Republic of Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain on September 9 signed a joint declaration with a focus on addressing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EUMed Summit ‘Athens 2016’ to Focus on Economic Policy, Security, Migration by GTP editing team 8 September 2016 by GTP editing team 8 September 2016 Economic policy, security and migration will top the agenda of the Mediterranean EU Countries’ Summit “Athens 2016” that will take place on Friday, September 9, at the Zappeio Hall in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Migrant Center Plan Irks Islanders, Refugee Kids to get Schooling by GTP editing team 8 September 2016 by GTP editing team 8 September 2016 Despite repeated pleas by authorities from the Greek islands bearing the brunt of the ongoing migrant influx, the government is making plans to “decongest” facilities, improve existent centers or create … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece: Kalamata Airport Closes due to Bad Weather by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 All flights to and from Kalamata Airport were cancelled on Wednesday for safety reasons due to bad weather. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura, TUI Group Strengthen Ties to Boost Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 The strategic development and promotion of Greek tourism abroad was the main topic on the agenda of a meeting held in Athens between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and TUI … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Chain-brand Hotels on the Rise in Greece by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Greece is attracting the interest of major chains for the construction of new hotels and the investment in new accommodation enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Island VAT Hike Not Paying Off by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on Greek islands has not paid off, according to comparative data examining VAT revenues at 20 island destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MEGA AIRLINES STUDIES: Quality Education for the Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Are you aiming for an international career in the tourism or travel industry or are you already a professional who is seeking for new ways to expand business opportunities? Then … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SETE Says ‘No’ to Hotspots at Greece’s Tourist Destinations by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), representing over 50,000 businesses, is calling on the government to reconsider a plan to construct so-called hotspots, or refugee registration centers, at major tourist locations … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Summer Blow to Greece’s Small Hospitality Businesses, Viability at Risk by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 Small accommodation businesses active in tourism have taken a blow this year, recording decreased arrivals and overnight stays as well as diminishing revenue, according to the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Berkeley Student Wins Oscar for Refugee Crisis Film by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 Daphne Matziaraki is one of 17 students to win during the 43rd Student Academy Awards competition in Los Angeles this week out of 1,749 submissions, joining the ranks of past … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel South African Airways Marks US-Ghana Route’s 1-year Birthday by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 by GTP editing team 2 September 2016 South African Airways (SAA) is celebrating its one-year anniversary of flights between the US and Ghana via its nonstop route launched last year between Accra’s Kotoka International Airport and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Migration Commissioner Avramopoulos: Turkey Making Progress by GTP editing team 1 September 2016 by GTP editing team 1 September 2016 The European Union and Turkey are determined to work together to maintain the April agreement said EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos from Ankara on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aegean Isles Showcase Leisure Offerings at Germany’s TourNatur Expo by GTP editing team 1 September 2016 by GTP editing team 1 September 2016 As part of a ongoing strategy to promote all-year-round tourism, the North and South Aegean regions are participating this year at the TourNatur expo taking place September 2-4 in Dusseldorf, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Fee at Greek Regional Airports to Increase by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 A fee imposed on passengers departing from any of the 14 Greek regional airports undertaken by German operator Fraport will be revised to 13 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Visas to Russian Travelers on the Rise by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 There may have initially been some glitches to the visa process for Russian travelers to Greece, but the procedure is now as prompt as ever with the number issued between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Port Authority Reports Increase in Cruise Passengers by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 The cruise industry in Greece saw an increase in the number of passengers during the first seven months of the year, according to figures released by the Piraeus Port Authority … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU-Turkey Migrant Deal on Thin Ice by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 “We have been clear on the consequences of a possible denial regarding visa liberalization… Turkey cannot continue on its own to stop irregular migration toward the EU while the EU … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Summer Ferry Traffic Gains Momentum by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Ferry traffic to the Greek islands has picked up pace by 6.9 percent in peak season (June 1-August 18) compared to the same period last year, according to Shipping and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
