Trade Associations - Gov Flight Disruption Expected 16 July Due To Work Stoppage In Greece by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 by GTP editing team 15 July 2013 Passengers planning to travel on Tuesday 16 July are advised to confirm flight schedules as Greek air traffic controllers will participate in a general strike called by the country’s main … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Holds Summer Media Event In The UK by Nikos Krinis 15 July 2013 by Nikos Krinis 15 July 2013 Travelport recently held a media event at its European headquarters in the UK and gathered together journalists from Travelport locations across Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Environmental Groups Slam New Greek Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 12 July 2013 by GTP editing team 12 July 2013 Twelve environmental organizations criticized the Greek Tourism Ministry and said it was “destroying nature” throughout Greece with the new bill for Greek tourism that was recently tabled in Parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Blue Star Patmos Celebrates First Birthday by GTP editing team 12 July 2013 by GTP editing team 12 July 2013 Blue Star Ferries announced the one year anniversary since the ultra modern addition to its fleet, the Blue Star Patmos vessel, was launched on the the Piraeus-Chios-Mytilini route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Polish Tourists Opt For Greece by GTP editing team 11 July 2013 by GTP editing team 11 July 2013 Greece comes in first this season in terms of tourist arrivals from Poland via charter flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats European Managed Travel: Growth Returns But Austerity Here To Stay by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 Travelport has released new research into the European managed travel sector that concludes that austerity measures are here long-term as corporations drive for higher levels of compliance, enforcing a reduction … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Athens Mayor Presents Plan To Improve Entrepreneurship In Greek Capital by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 The development of entrepreneurship in Athens center has turned out to be a difficult task as 36 percent of businesses operating in the capital said they were considering to relocate, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Greek Tourism Bill Increases Fine For Free Campers by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 by GTP editing team 10 July 2013 The new bill for Greek tourism that was recently tabled in Parliament looks set to crack down on free campers who pitch their tents on beaches, in forests and other … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: VAT Cut On Restaurants Would Bolster Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 9 July 2013 by GTP editing team 9 July 2013 A VAT reduction on Greek food catering services (restaurants, hotel restaurants, cafeterias, etc.) would be “a very positive outcome for the tourism development of the country,” the president of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Benaki Museum: Free Admission Every Thursday To All Buildings by GTP editing team 9 July 2013 by GTP editing team 9 July 2013 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is providing the public one year of free entrance, once a week, to the four buildings of the Benaki Museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Greek Tourism Bill Tabled In Parliament by GTP editing team 6 July 2013 by GTP editing team 6 July 2013 The new bill for tourism that aims to strengthen investments and entrepreneurship in the sector was recently tabled in Greek Parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni Presents National Plan For Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 The Greek Tourism Ministry announced its “national plan for tourism” that aims to increase international arrivals to 24 million by 2020 so Greece will be among the 10 most recommended … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Travelport Appoints New OTA Head For Western Europe by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 Travelport recently announced the official appointment of Duncan Barraclough as Head of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) for Western Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Titania To Hold 2nd “Made In Greece” Food Tasting Festival by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 This summer, the Titania Hotel in Athens will once again offer original menu choices based on traditional Greek local products, within the framework of the second “Made In Greece” food … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Campaign Urges Greeks To Show Country’s Best by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 by GTP editing team 5 July 2013 The Greek Tourism Ministry yesterday, 4 July, presented the country’s new communication campaign that advises every Greek citizen and every tourism professional to highlight Greece’s unique beauty in a modern … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel Industry Stands At A “Big Data Crossroads,” Amadeus Report by GTP editing team 1 July 2013 by GTP editing team 1 July 2013 Study finds that big data is set to shape the future of travel, with potential benefits for both travel companies and travelers alike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece To Participate In Trade Fair For Older Audience by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 Greek tourism enterprises will promote their services to attract more senior tourists to Greece at the upcoming tourism fair “Senior,” the biggest fair in Sweden for an active older audience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SDOE Spots Tourism Tax Dodgers In Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 by GTP editing team 28 June 2013 One in every two enterprises inspected across Greece by the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) over the 21-24 June long weekend was found to be withholding tax payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Creta Maris Holds Seminar On Hotel Fire Safety by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 The Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, recently held a seminar for the hotel staff on fire prevention, fire extinguishing techniques and first aid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Passenger Rights Information Campaign Launches Today in Piraeus by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 by GTP editing team 27 June 2013 A campaign on passenger rights will launch today, 27 June, at the Piraeus Port Authority within the framework of the European Commission’s new campaign to inform travelers about their passenger … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
