Trade Associations - Gov Government Expands Ties with Asia by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Boosting tourism and trade with Asia was a key theme last month, with the government signing agreements with South Korea and Thailand. Progress also was made on direct flights to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Foreign Investors Plan on Three Billion Budget by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 An association representing foreign investors has teamed up to deal with Greek government bureaucracy and convoluted regulations that both stall and dissuade investments in large tourism projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov POET Joins SETE by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 The Panhellenic Federation of Tourist Enterprises (POET) became a member of the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises (SETE) last month to support the association’s efforts to more fully represent tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Privacy of Passenger Data At Issue by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 As we go to press, a new agreement has not been reached between the EU and the U.S. on the transfer of airline passenger name records (PNR) to the U.S. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Future of European Aviation Regulation Discussed by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 In an unprecedented initiative, European Union Transportation Commissioner Jacques Barrot convened a meeting of Europe’s aviation industry leaders and their regulators for a one-day conference in Brussels titled, “The Future … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Delta Celebrates 100 Days of Service by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Delta Air Lines celebrated its 100th day anniversary for its non-stop service from Athens International Airport to Atlanta, Georgia. To date, the flight, which began in May, has provided service … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Alitalia Welcomes New Regional Manager by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Antonio Temporini is Alitalia’s new regional manager for southeast Europe, including Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Wins Bid to Host City Break 2007 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Athens will host next year’s City Break exhibition, and European Cities Tourism’s (ECT) annual conference, which is also the sponsor of the exhibition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Cultural Tourism Conference At Philoxenia by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 For the first time, a cultural and heritage tourism conference will be held at the Philoxenia tourism fair, November 16-19. Holding a conference during the popular and well-attended Philoxenia fair … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Arab-Hellenic Forum Venue for Tourism by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Greece is aiming to be one of the top five tourism destinations, said Tourism Minister Fani Palli-Petralia, at the first forum organized by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Annual PCO Congress To Be Held in Athens by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 The Second General Assembly and Annual Congress of the European Federation of the Associations of PCOs will take place at the Helexpo Congress and Exhibition Centre in Athens December 8th … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sustainable Tourism Forum To Be Held on Rodos by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Next month, the second international tourism forum will take place on Rodos. This year’s theme is Competitiveness Through Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for Mediterranean Destinations.” 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Hellenic Seaways Offers Many Passenger Benefits by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Hellenic Seaways, a leading coastal ferry operator in Greece, has designed special programs for its passengers. The company’s fleet of 34 ferries serves the northeastern Aegean, Cyclades, Crete, Argosaronikos and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Blue Star Ferries Supports Special Olympics by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 The Olympic Flame for the European Special Olympics begin held in Italy until the 6th of the month, sailed from Patras aboard Blue Star’s ferryboat Blue Horizon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Luxurious Spa Treatments in Karpenissi by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Montana Spa Hotel in Karpenissi has an extensive array of luxurious spa treatments available to help guests relax and revitalize. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Amendments To Tourism Legislation by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 by GTP editing team 1 October 2006 Last month, the ministry of tourism development submitted two amendments to parliament to be reviewed with the so-called spa tourism legislation already under discussion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Will Revisit Aviation Security Measures by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 In response to last month’s foiled terrorist plot to bomb transatlantic flights departing from London, an emergency meeting was held between UK Home Secretary John Reid and EU ministers from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aegean Airlines Purchases Three More Airbus A320s by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 Aegean Airlines, a fast-growing Greek airline, ordered three more A320 aircraft. According to an agreement signed in December 2005, the airline has committed to 14 A320s, including three A320s leased … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Amadeus Signs Agreements with Two Chinese Airlines by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, signed agreements with China Eastern Airlines and China Airlines to power their international websites with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Tourism and Development Conference Set for October by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 by GTP editing team 1 September 2006 The Association for Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) is holding its fifth Tourism and Development Conference in Athens on October 16 and 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
