MICE Prime Minister Inaugurates Tourism Conference by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Aspiring investors in Greece’s tourism industry will at last be able to plan their schemes with much greater certainty, as a result of the first ever investment charter, Prime Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens to Host City Break 2007 Exhibition by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 According to the World Travel Trends Report 2006-07 the low-cost / no frill phenomenon is a major factor dictating how countries perform as leisure tourism destinations. And with the expansion … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Airlines in North America Market Greece by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Tourist arrivals from the USA to Greece are expected to rise further this year, boosted by the addition of flights to and from Athens by two major American carriers, Continental … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Industry sectors Government Emphasizes Tourism Sector as Priority by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Greece’s tourism development minister, Fanny Pally-Petalia, recently reconfirmed her government’s intentions to keep the country’s tourism sector a priority. She said that our country has been fortunate to have been … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Attica Hotels Post Increases by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Attica hotel occupancy in 2006 increased 9.8 percent against the year before. Room prices were up 2.6 percent and revenue per room increased by 12.6 percent, according to Giorgos Tsakiris, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news RES Zoning Legislation Before Parliament by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 The eagerly awaited first special zoning plan concerning renewable energy sources (RES) has been handed in for consultation and is expected to be tabled in parliament in April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy National Land-planning Map Underway by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 The final touches to the first national land-planning map, and to the special land-planning framework for tourism, industry and recyclable energy sources, are being enacted by Greece’s minister of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism and the Future of the Greek Economy by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 At the recent Greek forum on tourism held by government leaders, it was found that Greece’s tourism sector contributes two of every 10 euros within the country’s economy, or 18% … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news 30 Investment Plans for Golf Courses by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Not too long ago, government said that a law would be implemented to encourage the construction of golf courses in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Another Record Year for World Tourism by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 With 842 million arrivals and a 4.5% growth rate, 2006 exceeded expectations as the tourism sector continued to enjoy above average results, making it a new record year for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mouzenidis Travel Moves to New Offices in Athens by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Thessaloniki-based Mouzenidis Travel, opened in 1995 by Boris Mouzenidis to specialize in travel to and from Russia, recently opened new offices in downtown Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Future Traveler Tribes 2020 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 by GTP editing team 1 March 2007 Amadeus released a major study, Future Traveler Tribes 2020, that defines who will be traveling in the future, which groups will potentially be most dominant, and the technology solutions that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings 40 Million Euro Greek Tourism Ad Campaign Launched by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 With distinct hopes of breaking last year’s record number of tourism arrivals (up 10 percent over the year before), Greece launched its 40-million-euro advertising campaign (run by the consortium Ashley … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Minister Readies Institutional Changes by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Greece’s tourism development minister, Fanni Palli-Petralia, says she intends to change the country’s tourism image this year through institutional changes in both the public and private tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Hotel Chamber Calls for 3-Year Government Policy by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 On the occasion of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ annual New Year’s reception, the president of the chamber, Makis Fokas, said that last year proved to be exceptional tourism year … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Leader Calls for Lobbying Agency by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Stavros Andreadis, president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises, last month called for the formation of a single lobbying agency for Greek employers. One, he said, that would represent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Another Strong Year Forecast for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises has forecast a rise of around 8 percent in tourism arrivals this year, with more than 14 million tourists visiting Greece. The association says … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Attica Hotels Post Increases In Overnights by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 The Attica Hoteliers’ Association announced last month that for the month of November overnights were up when compared with the same month the year before. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Patras Vies for Race Track Approval by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Last month, Greek President of the Republic Carlos Papoulias signed a presidential decree that stipulates the technical specifications required to create and operate a professional race track in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Up-market Tourism Product for Greece by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 by GTP editing team 1 February 2007 Event Makers, which focuses on special events and conference organization, last month presented its newest acquisition to the local travel trade: An ultra luxurious motor coach ideal for small but … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
