Trade Associations - Gov Nikos Sapountzis Resigns From Thessaloniki Tourism Organization by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 Nikos Sapountzis has announced his decision to resign as general manager of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization effective 26 July 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Extends Global Content Agreement With Singapore Airlines by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 by GTP editing team 24 July 2013 Travelport has extended its global content agreement with Singapore Airlines and provides travel agents worldwide with access to the airline’s full range of market fares. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Non-EU Citizens: New Passport Requirements For Traveling To Europe by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 Third-country nationals entering the Schengen area will now be required to hold a travel document valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greece’s Cuisine On “World’s 10 Best” List by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 Greece ranked seventh on CNN’s top 10 list of countries that have the best food in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus, SAS Sign Landmark Partnership On Revenue Management by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 by GTP editing team 23 July 2013 Amadeus recently announced a long-term, strategic partnership with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the region’s leading airline and the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism K2 Smart Jets, Water Airports Seal Deal To launch Seaplane Services In Greece by GTP editing team 22 July 2013 by GTP editing team 22 July 2013 Two Greek companies recently joined forces in a bid to develop waterways across Greece and offer passenger transport via seaplanes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου: Πρόγραμμα Επαγγελματικής Επιμόρφωσης και Ειδίκευσης μέσω e-learning by GTP editing team 22 July 2013 by GTP editing team 22 July 2013 Το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου υλοποιεί Πρόγραμμα Επαγγελματικής Επιμόρφωσης και Ειδίκευσης, μέσω e-learning (αποκλειστικά εξ αποστάσεως), στην Οργάνωση και Διοίκηση Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Suggests Penalties On Businesses That Fail To Issue Receipts by GTP editing team 19 July 2013 by GTP editing team 19 July 2013 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) made it clear on 19 July that it is determined for the recently announced VAT cut in the food service sector to become … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Inks Global Full Content Agreement With EL AL by GTP editing team 19 July 2013 by GTP editing team 19 July 2013 Travelport and Israeli carrier El Al, recently jointly announced a new, multi-year full content agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni Tells Food Service Sector To Lower Prices, Issue Receipts by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni on 18 July said the best way for the food service sector to respond to the recent reduction of the VAT rate is to cut … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Professionals Want Single VAT Rate For The Whole Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 Greek tourism professionals applauded the recent announcement of the VAT cut in the food service sector but also underlined that similar tax reductions must be considered for the whole tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek MPs Lose Ferry Travel Freebies by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 by GTP editing team 18 July 2013 Greek MPs and PNO unionists are among those who will now have to pay for their tickets when traveling on a Greek ferry just like everybody else. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni Calls On Professionals To Cooperate So VAT Cut Becomes Permanent by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 “The VAT reduction is important for tourism because it strengthens our competitiveness, especially in a period when competitiveness is the main issue,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the press … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotel Chamber On Greek Food Service VAT Cut by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels congratulated the Greek Government and the Prime Minister on 17 July for the persistence and efficiency shown for the reduction of the VAT rate in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Applauds VAT Reduction In Greek Food Services by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 The president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, said that the Government’s agreement with the troika to reduce the VAT on food catering services was “a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy VAT Cut On Greek Food Service Expected Next Month by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 by GTP editing team 17 July 2013 The VAT reduction on Greek food catering services (restaurants, hotel restaurants, cafeterias, etc.) is expected to come into force as of 1 August as the Greek Government and the country’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Unveils 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report by GTP editing team 16 July 2013 by GTP editing team 16 July 2013 Amadeus has published its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report reviewing the company’s business and performance in 2012 from a sustainability perspective. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tuesday Strike To Disrupt Public Transport In Athens by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 Public transport in Athens will be disrupted on Tuesday 16 July as the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY, have launched a general strike to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Minister Discusses Greek Taxi Service by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 The important role of taxi drivers – usually the first point of contact for tourists in a foreign country – on Greece’s tourism image was the subject of a meeting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Pilots Reach For The Sky In Turkey by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 Greeks make up the highest percentage of foreign captains employed at Turkish Airlines, high-circulation Turkish newspaper Habertürk said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
