Sea Tourism EPEST Requests Support For Marine Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The president of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST), Antonis Stelliatos, recently said marine tourism would suffer a 50 percent or more drop this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels Want Loans by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Andreas Andreadis, recently requested the intervention of Bank of Greece’s chairman, Yiorgos Provopoulos, in regards to bank policies that in many cases can … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Online Bookings Can Support Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The key role of online reservations and strategies for the development of the global tourism industry in the coming years was recently presented to Greek hoteliers at a workshop organized … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Family Enters The Ionian by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 After leaving its mark in the Cyclades, Grace Hotels Group moved up the map and recently added two more luxury boutique hotels to its brand in the Ionian island group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Goes International With New Ad Campaign by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The tourism ministry recently announced the launch of an extensive advertising campaign for the promotion of Athens set for May and June that includes a series of actions and events … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Sees a Gloomy Tourism Season by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises painted a black picture at a press conference last month and called on to the government for additional measures to support the tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Emphasizes Conference Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The tourism ministry aims to increase the number of major international conferences hosted by Greece in the coming years, Tourism Minister Kostas Markopoulos recently said at a conference organized by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Hotel Federation Straightens Out Data Mix Up by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The Hellenic Federation of Hotels recently “corrected” false data over price increases of Greek hotels in 2008 distributed by Hotels.com website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Catering Services to Be Improved by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The Action for the Development of Tourism and Tourist Education (DRATTE) recently announced the establishment of the Service Quality Club that aims to improve the quality of catering services in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourist Guide For The Disabled by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The National Confederation of Disabled People has released a guide for recreational activities in Greece that addresses accessibility and infrastructure for disabled citizens and visitors of Greek cities and prefectures … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Conference and Visitors Bureau to Operate in Messinia by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The Messinia Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently signed an agreement with the Messinia Prefecture and the Municipality of Kalamata for the operation of a Conference and Visitors Bureau in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Economic Crisis Affects Business Travel by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 The expectations of business travelers are in a turnaround as the economic pressure has made them care less about luxury and more about the basics a hotel delivers, a recent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Hotel Store Launched by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2009 Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, recently announced the launch of Amadeus Hotel Store. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Job Cuts in Tourism Sector by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The economic crisis has already affected tourism occupations as enterprises are planning layoffs and pay cuts, according to Christos Polyzogopoulos, president of the Economic and Social Council of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Chamber Proposal Causes Negative Reactions by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, the President of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, Georgios Kassimatis, expressed his full opposition to the legislation that foresees … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel State Sells Olympic Airlines by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Marfin Investment Group sealed a deal with the Greek government and will buy Olympic Airlines now that the European Commission gave the green light for the sale and a joint … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE ITB Berlin Continues Strong by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Despite the global economic crisis the 43rd ITB Berlin travel trade show (11-15 March) saw a positive mood among exhibitors. The fair attracted some 110,000 trade visitors—42 percent from abroad—an … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Prospects For Conference Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The conference tourism market is aware of the global financial crisis, but manages to minimize its effects to a large extent, was the conclusion of the 5th Pan-Hellenic Conference for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Cabotage Still An Issue For Cruise Companies by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 The Association of Passenger Ship Owners recently requested from the tourism ministry a solution for the upgrading of legislation to allow foreign-flag cruise ships to use Greece as a homeport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Suppliers Face Economic Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2009 Hotel suppliers in the tourism industry may count up to a 275-million-euro fall in revenue this year if, according to a possible scenario, Greek tourism slumps 10 percent in overnights, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
