Investments Kefalogianni: Big Investments Coming To Greece by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 The investment department of the Greek Tourism Ministry is currently reviewing a series of major investment proposals, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said while presenting the new draft bill for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Satellite Account To Launch In Greece by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 The Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will cooperate for the launch of a Tourism Satellite Account in Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Considered Too Expensive For Shooting Films by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 Greece’s high VAT, the cost of filming at an archaeological site and all the red tape and paperwork involved, are the main reasons why major Hollywood productions are being filmed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Signs New Global Distribution Agreement With United Airlines by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 Travelport recently announced a new long-term agreement with United Airlines, which will add to the availability of the carrier’s best inventory and prices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Civil Aviation Workers Call Off Planned Strike In Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2014 by GTP editing team 28 June 2014 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) on 28 June called off a 48-hour strike in Greek airports scheduled for Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Ministry Tables Draft Bill In Parliament by GTP editing team 27 June 2014 by GTP editing team 27 June 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry, on 27 June, tabled a new draft bill in Parliament that aims to strenthen tourism entrepreneurship and resolve various issues in the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Priorities Under Greece’s Presidency Of The Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization by GTP editing team 27 June 2014 by GTP editing team 27 June 2014 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented the main tourism priorities under Greece’s Presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) at an event held by the Foreign Ministry in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Greek Tourism Ministry Plans To Create Platform For Young Entrepreneurs by GTP editing team 26 June 2014 by GTP editing team 26 June 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning to launch a web platform named “Greece-4-startup” that will aim to create new employment opportunities and support youth entrepreneurship in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Possible Impact To Flights In Greece During Strike Next Week by GTP editing team 26 June 2014 by GTP editing team 26 June 2014 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced a 48-hour strike for Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Industry Is Bracing For Another Successful Year by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni expects 2014 to be a good season after last year’s success for Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece To Target Emerging Markets Through New Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 Greece will promote its tourism product through modern media promotion tools, according to the country’s new communication strategy for tourism that was presented in Athens on 25 June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture National Geographic Features The “Facelift” Of the Caryatids At The Acropolis Museum by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 by GTP editing team 25 June 2014 The “new look” of ancient Greece’s four marble maidens – the Caryatids – was recently featured by National Geographic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Campaign Launches For The Return Of The Parthenon Marbles To Greece by GTP editing team 24 June 2014 by GTP editing team 24 June 2014 “Return (the marbles), Restore (Parthenon), Restart (history)” is the title of a new international campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles launched by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna V. Vardinoyannis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Piraeus Port Welcomes The Luxurious Regal Princess Cruise Ship by GTP editing team 24 June 2014 by GTP editing team 24 June 2014 On Monday 23 June, the port of Piraeus welcomed the Regal Princess, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Looks Forward To More German Arrivals In 2014 by GTP editing team 23 June 2014 by GTP editing team 23 June 2014 “German arrivals to Greece this year are expected to increase by 10 percent,” Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Panos Livadas said while opening an event during the German … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Wine To Receive Major Promotion In China by GTP editing team 20 June 2014 by GTP editing team 20 June 2014 Greek wine companies Boutari and Kir-Yianni recently embarked on a partnership worth $50 million with COFCO Wines & Spirits Co Ltd that will boost Greek wine exports to China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Meryl Streep To Play Greek Opera Legend Maria Callas by GTP editing team 20 June 2014 by GTP editing team 20 June 2014 Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will play Greek opera legend Maria Callas in an upcoming film, The New York Daily News Page Six column published recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Aims For More Promotion On The Big Screen To Influence Tourist Decision-Making by GTP editing team 19 June 2014 by GTP editing team 19 June 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to get the country into more movies to have an effect on the destination selection of travelers and through that influence visitor flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Main Tourism Body Says Shops In Athens And Thessaloniki Must Be Open All Sundays Of The Year by GTP editing team 19 June 2014 by GTP editing team 19 June 2014 Greek tourism professionals recently expressed concern over the potential exclusion of Athens and Thessaloniki from a pilot scheme that will allow shops in Greece to open on all Sundays of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Certified For Accessible Services To Disabled by GTP editing team 18 June 2014 by GTP editing team 18 June 2014 Greek hotels that offer equal hospitality services for all guests were honored at the “Accessibility Pass” official launch event on 18 June in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
