MICE Amadeus Targets Greece With New Initiatives by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Amadeus, a leading provider of technology to the travel and tourism industry, said “we will make a difference in Greece” during an overview of their IT solutions and future strategy … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece to Shine at Utazas 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Greece will be the country of honor at the 32nd International Tourism Exhibition Utazas in Hungary during 26 February – 1 March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port Authority Signs Concession Agreement by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Chinese-based Cosco Pacific recently signed a concession agreement with Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) to develop and operate Piers 2 and 3 of the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Extra Routes to the Cyclades Denied by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The council of shipping transport recently rejected the proposal of Hellenic Seaways to launch extra routes during the summer months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Rise in Piraeus Port Rates by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The administration of the Piraeus Port Authority recently announced that the port would maintain its current prices for at least the first half of 2009 given that any attempted adjustment … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Attica Hotels Study Results a Disappointment for 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The president of the Athens-Attica Hoteliers’ Association, Yiorgos Tsakiris, recently presented the results of a study on Attica hotel progress as well as the level of customer satisfaction for hotels … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Chamber Wants Support Measures to Tackle Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels called for the state and the private sector to overhaul their forces in order to formulate a new tourism strategy, which will assist the industry … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hoteliers Enlightened On Social Media by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Greek hotels do not take advantage of today’s technology, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises’ Ideas & Action Council (SID) forum held recently titled “Internet Social Media: On-line … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates The Limneon Resort & Spa-Golden Opens in Style by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The Limneon Resort & Spa-Golden, characterized by the locals of Kastoria as the “new jewel” of the city, recently had its grand opening. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Zoning Law Continues to Spark Reactions by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Disputes in regards to the content of the planned zoning law for tourism was expressed recently by the Greek Urban and Land Planners Association who made proposals for its improvement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Joint Committee for Conference Tourism Formed by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently approved the foundation of a special joint committee to promote conference tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Conference Tourism Becomes Research Topic by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The tourism enterprises department of the Alexandreion Technological Education Institute of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers, is conducting an experiential research project on infrastructure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Egnatia Odos Links Northern Greece by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 A program contract was signed recently in Xanthi for the tourism development of the Egnatia Odos motorway and approved by 11 prefectural councils of Thrace, Macedonia and Epirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Agritourism Gains Ground by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos said recently that the new agritourism company “Agrotima SA” is the corporate section of the promotion and implementation of the tourism ministry’s policies on issues of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments New Travel Agency Association Forms Board of Directors by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The newly established Association of Tourism Agencies of Western Greece in Patra recently formed its board of directors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats 2009 Budget Raises Concern by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels recently expressed its deep concern in regards to government’s 2009 budget that was announced recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Rodos Hoteliers Concerned for 2009 Season by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 The Rhodos Hotel Association recently expressed its concern for the upcoming tourism season, not only for the island of Rodos but also for Greece, as its conclusions for this year … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Announces New Agreements by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution systems providers (Worldspan, Galileo and Apollo) recently teamed up with Microsoft Corp. to develop an integrated set of services targeted for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Philoxenia Turns Heads by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 This year’s Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition sported newly designed modern stands, welcomed a continual arrival of visitors, boasted a huge increase in trade visitors, and wrote up what appears to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE All Eyes On Global Economy at World Travel Market ‘08 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 World Travel Market 2008 focused on global travel trends, responsible tourism, and travel technology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
