Sea Tourism Greece Assets Agency Eyes Agios Kosmas as Waterway Hub by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 The country’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), is examining the creation of a metropolitan waterway at Agios Kosmas, southern Attica, in efforts to boost … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Stathakis Listens to Greek Tourism Sector’s Concerns by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Greece’s tourism bookings, regional airports, European Union funds, investments, and illegal tourism accommodation units were the main topics discussed during the Thursday meeting between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb Athens Bookings Boost Local Economy by 69 million Euros by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Hospitality platform Airbnb has boosted the local economy by 69 million euros, supported over 1,000 jobs and is attracting new visitors to Athens, a study released on Wednesday found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards King George Hotel Receives Two Accolades at 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards in Athens by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 The Tudor Hall Restaurant of the King George hotel received two important gastronomic awards at the 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards ceremony held recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SkyGreece Connects the Greek Diaspora of North America to Homeland by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 The Greek diaspora of New York will finally get its wish for a direct connection to Athens as SkyGreece Airlines officially announced that its first direct Athens – New York … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Looks to Greece for Medical Staff, Eyes Health Tourism Options by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Tapping into the potential of medical tourism in Greece, and offering Greek medical professionals jobs in Saudi Arabia, topped the agenda of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meeting with Saudi … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Creta Maris Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality with Weeklong Festivities by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aldemar’s Revamped Rhodes Amilia Mare Hotel Set for Summer Season 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 The Aldemar Group’s renovated Amilia Mare hotel, located on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, ushers in the summer season with new offerings, upgraded facilities and the finest services in its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ground Transportation Included in Travel Package Via Blacklane-Amadeus Partnership by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Travellers will soon be able to book transfers to and from airports, hotels and other destinations just as they book flights, hotel accommodation or car rental today. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France Inaugurates New Medium-haul Cabins by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Air France has been introducing its new medium-haul cabins on board its fleet of Airbus A319 this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries on May 1st in Greece by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 All passenger ferries will remain docked across Greece on Friday, May 1, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will go on a 24-hour strike to mark May Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece: Tourism Bookings from Germany Drop, SETE Worried by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The economic instability and the increasing number of illegal migrant incidents in Greece may have dented the country’s appeal to tourists from the traditional markets of Germany and the United … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Federation President Calls for Measures to Rekindle Domestic Tourism by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The political instability, Greece’s troublesome and tedious negotiations with the EU and the resultant negative media reports are taking a toll on Greek tourism, Hellenic Hotel Federation (POX) President Yiannis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Backs Greek Tourism, Seeks Transport Knowhow by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The Saudi Arabian government pledged that it will support Greek tourism during Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s recent visit to Riyadh, as part of the government’s action plan to attract … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Borajet to Connect Turkey with Rhodes, Mykonos in June by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 Turkey-based carrier Borajet has announced the launch of three weekly direct flights from Istanbul to Rhodes and Mykonos in June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways Increases Frequency to Athens, Greece by GTP editing team 20 April 2015 by GTP editing team 20 April 2015 Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, will enhance its flights to Athens from Doha by the permanent addition of a third flight. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Impose Luxury Tax on “Expensive Holidays” by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 The Greek Government may impose a new tax on holidaymakers that choose to spend their vacation on very expensive island destinations and reside in luxurious hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alternate Tourism Minister Targets Saudi Arabian Market by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Saudi Arabian market to support growth in Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture National Disability Group Wants Access to Greece’s Sites, Monuments by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 Greece’s national disability association is calling on the government to ensure that people with disability have access to all of the country’s archaeological monuments, cultural sites and related services 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ministry to Launch E-ticket System for Greek Museums, Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 In efforts to tap into the benefits of the country’s archaeological offerings, the Greek Culture Ministry will introduce e-tickets for access to archaeological sites and enrich art and museum items … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
