Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Weighed Down By Uncertainty by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “The slander against our country weighs heavily during this particularly sensitive period in which early bookings are in process for this year’s tourism season,” the Hellenic Association of Travel and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Culture and Tourism Minister At 7th HO.RE.CA. by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos cuts the inauguration ribbon of the 7th HO.RE.CA. show in the presence of prominent personalities from the Greek food service and hospitality sectors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Releases Study To Improve Travel Experience For The Traveler by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “The future of travel is likely to be shaped by technological innovations, which reduce stress, uncertainty and chaos,” according to a global industry study, commissioned by travel technology partner Amadeus, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AIA Announces Winter 2012 Special Incentive by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Athens International Airport (AIA) announced in late January a new special incentive for the 2012 winter period that corresponds to a discount on passenger charges ranging between 25 and 50 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Princess Cruises Annouces 2012 Europe Program by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Princess Cruises passengers may have a hard time choosing among next summer’s array of Europe sailings as choices range from timeless cities of the Mediterranean, the splendor of Scandinavia and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Gastronomy Tours Europe’s Big Cities by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Greece was promoted last month through cuisine, nutrition and local products, in a vivid, experiential way, through the “Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring” event organized by Aldemar Hotels and Spa Group … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats USTOA Plan To Increase Tours To Greece by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Greece was among destinations that members of the US Tour Operators Association (USTOA) plan to increase tours to this year, according to the association’s annual survey. The survey revealed forecasts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Innovation Discussed At Athens University by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “Modern tourism has a very special character as firstly, it evolved from a hobby of the elite to a part of the everyday life of the population of most developed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE 7th HO.RE.CA. Leaves Best Of Impressions by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “It doesn’t take much to see that this is not the time for politicians but the time for entrepreneurs and professionals… Last year was a really great year and hopefully … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Travel Agencies To Increase Competitive Advantage Via EOS CODE by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “Tour operators and travel agencies need to modernize their way of operation and provide high quality services and specialized products in a responsible and professional manner,” Yiorgos Telonis, president of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Cruise Ship Safety Regulations May Be Re-examined by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 The regulations on the safety of large passenger cruise ships may be reviewed for change, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said recently following the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Cabotage Lifted But Profits From Cruises Will Be Delayed by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Although the number of cruise tourists from stopovers at Greek ports last year increased considerably (6,155,609 against 5,719,259 in 2010), major profits expected from the recent lifting of cabotage restrictions … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GNTO Joins Forces With Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Destination Thessaloniki is preparing a dynamic promotion and marketing campaign for 2012 with a new business plan and brand strategy, according to the northern city’s mayor and president of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greece Signs Up For European Commission Project by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “It is very important for our country that we are participating for the first time in a consistent European initiative that aims to attract tourism to Europe,” Deputy Culture and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Hellenic-Chinese Union Announces Initiative For Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 “Greece is expected to welcome some 200,000 Chinese tourists to Greece by 2015,” the president of the Hellenic-Chinese Union for Economical, Commercial and Cultural Communications, Lan Xiao Cheng, said last … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Wants Out Of Schengen Visa Procedures by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 by GTP editing team 1 March 2012 Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos recently highlighted the importance of free movement of tourists around the world and underlined the need to change the Schengen visa procedure in order … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Religious Tourism To Be Promoted In Greece by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis recently presented the conclusions of a report on the development and promotion of religious and pilgrimage tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives HATTA Participates In School Tourism Initiative by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 “The international and Greek student community is a huge ‘reservoir’ from which Greek regions could draw visitors from throughout the academic year,” Yiorgos Telonis, president of Hellenic Association of Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Investments To Get On Track by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 Fast track procedures for tourism investments are underway at the Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization via the establishment of a special service that will promote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Cruise Industry Says Goodbye To Greek Cabotage by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 by GTP editing team 1 February 2012 “Cabotage is finally lifted,” the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) said last month after the Cabinet approved the bill that included the full lifting of cabotage restrictions … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
