Hospitality VAT Rate on Greek Hotels: Lenders Want 23%, Greece Says 13% by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 Greece’s creditors seem determined to impose the value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 23 percent on both accommodation and food services and do away with the reduced VAT rate that currently applies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Santorini’s Archaic Kore Statue to Go On Display for First Time in 15 Years by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2015 by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2015 The Kore of Thira, an exquisite female statue discovered 15 years ago on Santorini but kept in storage since then due to lack of space, next year will be displayed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Seaways to Run Cyclades Islands Route by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 by GTP editing team 26 June 2015 The Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways will run the route connecting the Western Cyclades with Syros and other islands of the Cyclades complex. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Tour Operators, Airlines Advised to ‘Not Panic’ Over Greece EU Crisis by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 The tourism industry has been advised to not “overreact” to the financial crisis in Greece as a crisis of a much bigger magnitude would be created. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Interview: George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO, tells GTP what exactly makes the Aqua Vista Hotels brand stand out and he gives us a “sneak preview” of the company’s future plans … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ABTA Urges Travel Professionals to Attend its Convention in Greece by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 The chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides, on Wednesday urged travel professionals to book to attend its next travel convention which will be hosted in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NEL Lines Declared Forfeit by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 The future of Greek shipping company NEL Lines (Maritime Company of Lesvos) is up in the air, following a decision by Alternate Marine Minister Thodoris Dritsas to side with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pet-friendly Beaches in Greece Growing in Number by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New SWISS Fare Options Now Bookable for European Flights by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 SWISS has announced new fare options for European air travel. The new concept features three Economy Class options alongside the Business Class fare. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: ‘Who Stands to Win from the Destruction of Greek Tourism?’ by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 “We still can not comprehend the reasons why the lenders insist on imposing an uncompetitive VAT rate on the Greek tourism product and we ask: Who stands to win from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on June 30 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Greece’s ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Tuesday, June 30, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Berlin-based Travel Board Says German Tourists Safe in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 With negotiations between Greece and its creditors culminating during the peak of the summer season, German tourists are wondering if it’s safe to visit. “Definitely!” says the German Travel Association … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators ‘Grexit’ Scare Sends Greece Holiday Rates Plunging by 50% by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Preferring to be safe rather than sorry, tour operators worldwide are cutting rates for package deals to Greece by up to 50 percent for fear of a potential Greek default. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Travelport Wins ‘Best Air Rail Distribution Solution’ at GARA Awards by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform has won the “Best Air Rail Distribution Solution” title, alongside Heathrow Express, at the recent Global AirRail Alliance (GARA) Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Authority Contracts ICTS Hellas for Cruise Lines Security Services by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 The Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) has appointed ICTS Hellas for the provision of security services at the port of Piraeus for the safety of cruise passengers and international ferry lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Paros International Archaeology Meet Reveals New Finds, Research by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 For the first time, archaeologists working on excavations at three ancient Paros colonies presented the results of excavations and studies during the 4th International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Proposed VAT Hike on Greek Hotels and Islands Causes Stir by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 State Minister Alekos Flabouraris’ statement to increase VAT on accommodation from 6.5 percent to 23 percent set off alarm bells among the country’s hotel industry, with Greek hoteliers calling it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ABTA Issues Advice on Travel to Greece Due to UK Media Reports by GTP editing team 21 June 2015 by GTP editing team 21 June 2015 In light of UK media reports on Greece’s financial situation, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has advised holidaymakers heading to Greece this summer to take some cash in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SkyGreece Launches Thessaloniki-Toronto Route by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Skygreece Airlines held a ceremony at Thessaloniki International Airport on Thursday to mark its inaugural flight from Thessaloniki to Toronto via Budapest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Industry Stepping Up Engagement on Consumer Protection by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders — governments, travelers and consumer groups — on the important issue of consumer protection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
