Trade Associations - Gov PM Chairs Meeting On Tourism by GTP editing team 1 October 2009 by GTP editing team 1 October 2009 The results of the 2009 tourism season were higher than expected, Tourism Minister Kostas Markopoulos said after having attended a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis with representatives of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Domestic Tourism Shows Losses by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Overnight stays of Greeks at various destinations in the country reported significant reductions, which in some cases reached over 20 percent, the Research Institute for Tourism and Forecasting (ITEP) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Investors Invited To Bid For New Airport On Crete by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 The Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works recently announced a tender for the construction and management of a one-billion-euro new airport on Crete in the Kastelli area. The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Services Cause Complaints by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Consumer complaints in regards to tourism services amounted to 230 reports from 1 July-15 August compared to 184 complaints filed last year for the same period, the Consumers’ Protection Center … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats GNTO Doubles Inspections To Tourism Firms by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Inspections to tourism enterprises throughout Greece more than doubled this year by Greek National Tourism Organization representatives the Tourism Ministry said last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Museum To Open by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 The new tourism museum would add to tourism’s connection with culture and contribute to the awareness of tourism students, tourism business executives and tour operators, Tourism Minister Kostas Markopoulos recently … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Up Against “Cold” Winter by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2009 Foreign arrivals at Greek airports fell nine percent year-on-year in August while the number of foreign visitors in Greece dropped 8.5 percent in the first eight months of the year, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Center Ghetto Hits Hotel Bookings by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2009 by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2009 Drug dealing, public drug use, trafficking, muggings and clashes that involve illegal immigrants have degraded one end of the historic center of Athens-the Omonia Square area-to the extent that local … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic Drops In June, H1N1 Also To Blame by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced that international air passenger traffic fell by 7.2 percent in June when compared to the same month in 2008. However, the drop … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Olympic Air Receives First Q400 Aircraft by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The new Olympic last month received its first Q400 aircraft with the new Olympic Air colors and logo. The airline is expected to receive seven more by October at a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Qatar Airways Expands Routes To Athens by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 Athens is included in Qatar Airways expansion program to improve frequencies and offer passengers additional options with the increase in the number of flights to key European capital cities, the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Commercial Structure For Alitalia by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The new Alitalia has launched 10 daily direct flights from Greece to Rome, Milan and Naples and comfortable connections to further 22 Italian destinations and 47 European and worldwide cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Draft Law On Yacht Tax Criticized by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 Associations that represent professional and private owners of yachts have reacted to the draft law of the Ministry of Economy and Finance that levies new taxes on the yachting industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Sees Fewer EU-Flag Cruise Ships by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The Greek cruise industry must be liberated from the cabotage law that forbids non-European Union flag cruise ships to use Greek harbors as homeports, according to recently released official figures. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Passenger Traffic Rises On Domestic Routes by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 Despite the fears of the global economic crisis it seems that this summer is produced better results than 2008 for Greek shipping or at least for many companies that continue … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Margarona Royal Hotel Opens by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The Margarona Royal Hotel, renowned as Preveza’s point of reference, recently underwent a seven million euro renovation and opened its doors to visitors as of this spring. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crete Welcomes New Deluxe Resort by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 The new five-star Deluxe Royal Blue Resort & Spa recently opened its gates on Panormos, Crete, and promises an experience of ultimate relaxation in a luxurious environment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches New Website by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 Starwood Hotels & Resorts have launched a new website dedicated to the chain’s nine hotels in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Downtown Athens Awaits Stepped Up Law Enforcement by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2009 Tourism Minister Kostas Markopoulos called a meeting during the summer to focus on the issue of security in downtown Athens on the occasion of the peak tourist season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news HATTA: Athens Is An Unsafe Destination by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 by GTP editing team 1 September 2009 No advertising campaign, no matter how ambitious it is, can deliver if the visitor does not feel safe and does not like what he sees when he walks around, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
