Event News Thessaloniki Hotels Hope for Better Year by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 The increase of leisure tourists, the significant rise in overnight stays and the low revenue per available rooms, summarizes Thessaloniki’s tourism performance in 2014, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association informed during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Says ‘No’ to Privatization of Greece’s Regional Airports by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 Irish low cost carrier Ryanair said it was against the privatization of Greece’s local airports, proposing instead that the Greek government announce a new bid which will have the increase … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO: Governments Around the World Recognize Benefits of Visa Facilitation by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 Visa facilitation has experienced strong progress in recent years, particularly through the implementation of visa on arrival policies, according to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openness Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Lauds FinMin’s Pledge for No VAT Hikes in Tourism by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 SETE president Andreas Andreadis expressed his satisfaction with Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis’ latest attitude during talks between Greece and eurozone finance ministers on Monday, against the increase of VAT rates … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Announces New Routes, Finds Athens Airport Charges ‘Too High’ by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 Irish low cost carrier Ryanair yesterday announced “strong bookings” on its six new Athens Summer 2015 routes to Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Rome, Santorini and Warsaw. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Congress Association to Hold ‘Think Forum’ with Europe’s PCO Leaders by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) has announced that it will hold a Think Forum in Athens with EFAPCO, the federation representing more than 1,500 meetings professionals, companies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Neolithic Couple Found Hugging in Greece Dig by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 One of the world’s oldest hugs came to light during excavations near the Diros Caves south of Areopolis in the Peloponnese last week where the skeletons of a man and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Travel Agencies, Greek Church Join Forces to Promote Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Board members of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) met with the Holy Synod, the ruling body of the Greek Orthodox Church, last week to discuss the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Alternate Tourism Minister Kountoura Takes Action by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Newly appointed Alternate Tourism Minister for Greece, Elena Kountoura, strengthens tourism ties with Serbia, Israel and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism in Thessaloniki Enjoys Increase in Overnights but Revenue is Weak by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, saw double digit growth in overnight stays by 16.75 percent last year compared to 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Breakfast Gaining Ground by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 The Greek breakfast concept is gaining momentum with all the more regions joining the initiative in efforts to promote eating Greek as well as local products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alt. Minister Kountoura Outlines Priorities for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 “Tourism for All” is Greece’s basic philosophy for tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the debate on the government’s policy statements in Parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotel Rates Rise Up to 11% for Carnival by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Greek hotels have increased their prices ahead of the Carnival season, according to trivago.com’s pricing index released earlier this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism, Innovation at Center of Economy Ministry’s New Action Plan by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tapping into the country’s productive forces by offering tax incentives and boosting employment are at the center of the economy ministry’s action plan to be implemented in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Experts Hopeful About 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tourism professionals are optimistic that 2015 will be a fruitful year, expecting even more arrivals to the country compared to last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Partners with Cabforce, Launches Taxi & Transfer Solution on SAS Website by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Amadeus has closed the gap of the “first and last mile” of the air journey, by announcing the launch of the Amadeus Taxi & Transfer solution in partnership with Cabforce, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Smooth Sailing for Cruise Industry in 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 The cruise industry is set to sail through 2015 with ease, according to the latest report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which estimates that a record 23 million … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments German Fraport Calls on Greece to Respect Airport Contract by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport is calling on Greece to honor a 1.2 billion euro deal set to close in October, for the management of 14 regional airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Historic Hotels of Europe Celebrates 2015 with 20 New Members by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 The Historic Hotels of Europe, a niche consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced an exceptional growth in new membership for 2015, with 20 new hotels joining the group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aegean Airlines Ups Flights to Greece, Cyprus by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 Greece’s largest carrier Aegean has boosted its UK routes to Greece and Cyprus with two new direct flights from London to Larnaca and Iraklio, Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
