Air Travel IATA: Strong Passenger Growth Continues in September 2014 by GTP editing team 20 November 2014 by GTP editing team 20 November 2014 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced global passenger traffic results for September showing demand growth of 5.3 percent (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over September 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Philoxenia Show Draws in the Crowds – Photo Report by GTP by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 This year’s Philoxenia event, held 13-16 November, attracted a record number of attendees, recording a 54 percent increase of participants compared to last year and demonstrating the event’s dynamic penetration … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Tourism Minister Calls for Investments in “Crucial” Transport Sector, Lauds Aegean Airlines by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni underlined the crucial role of the transport sector in the development of the tourism industry and invited all industry players to invest and contribute to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travelport Shows Commitment to Travel Industry in Thessaloniki, Greece by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 by GTP editing team 19 November 2014 Recognizing the importance of the Northern Greek travel industry, Travelport recently held an event in Thessaloniki and showed its commitment to understanding and meeting the specific needs of travel agents … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Main Tourism Body Says “No” to VAT Hike by GTP editing team 18 November 2014 by GTP editing team 18 November 2014 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has expressed concern in regards to the possibility of a VAT hike as a prerequisite to conclude negotiations between the state and the troika of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Heraklion Port Authority Awarded for Best Practices in Greece Event Launch by GTP editing team 18 November 2014 by GTP editing team 18 November 2014 Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority was awarded for its public management at this year’s “Disrupt, Startup, ScaleUP” conference held at the Athens Concert Hall on 15-16 November, officially launching Global Entrepreneurship … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Lack of Liquidity Affects Hotel Market in Greece by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 The lack of liquidity is one of the main problems the Greek hotel market is currently up against, according to the president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Cuts Red Tape for Investors to Obtain Hotel Permits by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 As of 1 January 2015, hotels in Greece will receive authorization to operate in no more than 50 days from the day the necessary paperwork has been submitted for approval. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Domestic Tourism: Short School Break Proposal On the Table, Again by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 The establishment of a new annual school holiday period in Greece to boost domestic tourism has once again been suggested by the Hellenic Hotel Federation (POX). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Destination Thessaloniki: Attracting Conference Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 Developing the northern port city into a prime conference tourism choice was the focus of “Destination Thessaloniki” held at this year’s Philoxenia exhibition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece, Azerbaijan National Theaters Come Together for Culture by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 A cultural channel via which countries and cities along the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) route will share ideas and work together is the aim of an agreement between the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport and TravelClick Expand Partnership by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 by GTP editing team 17 November 2014 Travelport has expanded its partnership with TravelClick. The expanded relationship will allow TravelClick to sell advertising products to hotels for display to the 67,000 Travelport connected travel agency customers around … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Malindo Air to Distribute Through Travelport for First Time by GTP editing team 14 November 2014 by GTP editing team 14 November 2014 Travelport recently announced a new multi-year, full content agreement with Malaysia-based hybrid carrier, Malindo Air. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Chef Club, Hoteliers Lay Groundwork for “Kos Gastronomy Year 2016” by GTP editing team 13 November 2014 by GTP editing team 13 November 2014 The Hoteliers Association of Kos and the Chef Club of the Dodecanese & the Cyclades laid the groundwork at a recent workshop for Kos Gastronomy Year, set to take place … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cabforce Launches Globally Through Travelport Marketplace by GTP editing team 13 November 2014 by GTP editing team 13 November 2014 Travelport and Cabforce, the Finland-based provider of taxi and airport booking solutions to the travel industry, recently celebrated the global launch of Cabforce through the Travelport Marketplace e-commerce platform at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport and BCD Travel Sign New Multi-Year Global Agreement by GTP editing team 12 November 2014 by GTP editing team 12 November 2014 Travelport recently recently entered into a long-term global agreement with travel management company BCD Travel, which operates in more than 100 countries globally and services about 30 percent of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tax Breaks Proposal as Incentive for Film Productions in Greece by GTP editing team 11 November 2014 by GTP editing team 11 November 2014 Deputy Culture and Sports minister Angela Gerekou presented George Mavragiannis, her counterpart at the finance ministry, with a proposal for tax incentives to attract film production to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travel and Transport Task Force on Ebola Virus Says “No” To General Bans on Travel, Trade by GTP editing team 11 November 2014 by GTP editing team 11 November 2014 The Travel and Transport Task Force stands firmly with the World Health Organization (WHO) against general bans on travel and trade, as well as restrictions that include general quarantine of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Winter Season: 21% More Flights to Athens International Airport by GTP editing team 10 November 2014 by GTP editing team 10 November 2014 Athens International Airport (AIA) is showing signs of growth with a 21 percent rise in the number of airlines either choosing to service Athens or increase their flight frequency. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Convention Bureau Takes Action, Promotes Greek MICE Tourism by GTP editing team 10 November 2014 by GTP editing team 10 November 2014 In its first months of operation, the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has laid the groundwork for the representation of the northern port city in the international market and its promotion … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
