MICE Strict Visa Rules Hamper Russian Arrivals To Greece by GTP editing team 10 February 2013 by GTP editing team 10 February 2013 Greece welcomed 875,000 Russian tourists last year with the average expenditure per visit at 1,085 euros but strict visa regulations still remain an obstacle for a major increase of arrivals, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotel Chamber Holds 2nd General Assembly At HO.RE.CA. by GTP editing team 10 February 2013 by GTP editing team 10 February 2013 Some 1,700 hoteliers from all over Greece attended the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ second general assembly that took place this year on the sidelines of the 8th HO.RE.CA. Expo, on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary 8th HO.RE.CA. Expo Opens With Great Expectations by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 “HO.RE.CA. has become an important trade event for our country that offers opportunities to tourism professionals to stand up to the difficult economic times the country is going through,” Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy More Certified Thermal Springs Added To Greece’s Tourism Portfolio by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 by GTP editing team 8 February 2013 Aiming to include spa tourism and thermalism within the overall development of the country’s national tourism product, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced another three thermal springs recently recognized by the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SETE And Hotel Chamber On Draft Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 Greek tourism professionals took part in the public consultation on a draft tourism bill drawn up by the Greek Tourism Ministry and submitted a series of comments on the proposed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, Israel To Further Enhance Ties by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 by GTP editing team 7 February 2013 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with Israeli President Shimon Peres yesterday, 6 February, in Tel Aviv, on the second day of her official visit to Israel aiming to further … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece And Israel Agree On Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 5 February 2013 by GTP editing team 5 February 2013 “We want to further develop the important market of Israel in Greece,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said after meeting her Israeli counterpart Stas Misezhnikov, today, 5 February, in Tel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE 2nd Posidonia Forum To Focus on Cruise, Yachting, Passenger Shipping by GTP editing team 4 February 2013 by GTP editing team 4 February 2013 For two days, Athens will be the meeting place for discussions and debates on the cruise sector’s growth challenge for Greece, Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, organizer Posidonia Exhibitions … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece And Israel To Strengthen Tourism Relations by GTP editing team 1 February 2013 by GTP editing team 1 February 2013 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will make an official visit to Israel this week to strengthen cooperation in areas of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Responds To Greek Draft Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 1 February 2013 by GTP editing team 1 February 2013 “The draft tourism bill is moving in the right direction… However, significant improvements are required,” the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, said yesterday, 31 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Two More Greek Thermal Springs Certified by GTP editing team 31 January 2013 by GTP editing team 31 January 2013 Two new Greek thermal springs were recognized by the Natural Thermal Resources Protection Committee, which was recently re-activated by the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Signs New Agreement With Scoot by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today, Monday, 28 January, announced a new agreement with Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget arm that offers low-cost, no frills airfares … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece To Approach Gay Market This Week At 33rd Fitur Expo by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 by GTP editing team 28 January 2013 Hotels located in over 10 Greek destinations will be presented and promoted this year in the Gay & Lesbian segment at the 33rd Fitur International Tourism Trade Fair to be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Athens Wine Festival Opens At Zappeion Next Month by GTP editing team 25 January 2013 by GTP editing team 25 January 2013 Greece’s most popular and acclaimed wine event “Dionysia” will open its doors for the seventh time in Athens, 8-10 February 2013, at the Zappeion Megaron. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Temple of Apollo Illuminated By Club Hotel Casino Loutraki by GTP editing team 25 January 2013 by GTP editing team 25 January 2013 After years of being in the dark, the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth will be illuminated as of tomorrow, Saturday, 26 January, thanks to a project sponsored by the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Professionals Applaud Shipping Ministry’s Revised Omnibus Bill by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 A revised multi-bill recently released by the Greek Shipping Ministry was applauded by Greek tourism professionals today, Thursday, 24 January, as it contains provisions in favor of the Greek coastal … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Sculptures Of Color At Hilton Athens by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 by GTP editing team 24 January 2013 Hilton Athens is currently hosting the sculpture exhibition “Think-Walk” by Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. The work “Think-Walk” suggests the idea of thought and movement within its structure which is color and space. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE 4th Greek Tourism Destinations & Traditions Expo Announced by GTP editing team 22 January 2013 by GTP editing team 22 January 2013 Many Greek municipalities, regions and private enterprises will be in the spotlight this Spring at this years fourth exhibition promoting Greek Tourism Destinations & Traditions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Airport Hosts MEDASSET Poster Exhibition by GTP editing team 22 January 2013 by GTP editing team 22 January 2013 Athens International Airport and MEDASSET welcome travelers and airport visitors to the “Inspired by the Marine Environment” poster exhibition, celebrating 25 years of the association’s environmental and conservation work. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Airport Offers Travelers An Encounter With Modern Applied Arts by GTP editing team 21 January 2013 by GTP editing team 21 January 2013 Athens International Airport and the Athens School of Fine Arts careers office recently launched an art competition and invited creators to submit ideas for functional outdoors seating proposals, designed to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
