Hospitality New Tourism Investment Incentives Announced by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 Tourism Development Deputy Minister Anastassios Liaskos has announced investment incentives for the tourism sector, which he said would relieve the country’s hoteliers of considerable red tape. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Arrivals Up, Overnights Down by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 Arrivals in Athens may have increased in the first quarter of 2005, according to Athens International Airport data, but the Attica Hoteliers’ Association released data last month that show hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lindon Village Resort Opens On Rodos by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 After an investment of some 30 million euros, the new five-star Lindon Village Resort officially opened its doors to the traveling public last month amid a plethora of celebrations. The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Newly Renovated Louis Colossos Beach Reopens by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 by GTP editing team 1 June 2005 After major interior renovations, Louis Hotels last month opened its newest hotel acquisition, the Louis Colossos Beach on Rodos. This year, the hotel group plans to continue recent renewal efforts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Five Bids for Olympic by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 The government has received five bids in an international sale tender for a majority stake in national carrier Olympic Airlines, according to a government announcement last month. The binding offers … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Prime Minister Stresses Tourism Priority by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, guest speaker at the recent general assembly of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises, told guests that tourism stands at the forefront of government priorities. “Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Sleek Presentations at Panorama 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 The record number visitors to the Greek capital’s annual domestic tourism fair, Tourism Panorama, which was opened this year by Deputy Minister for Tourism Development Anastassios Liaskos, saw sleek presentations … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Minoan Doubles Profits by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Minoan Lines announced recently that it managed to more than double its net profit for last year despite a drop in traffic on Adriatic routes and less-than-expected passenger loads on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Harder Times Yet to Come for Small and Mid-size Hotels by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Speakers at the last month’s general assembly of the Panhellenic Hoteliers’ Federation told hoteliers that the worse is yet to come for small and mid-size hotels. “Only the big hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Rental Room Owners Attend General Assembly by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Representatives from the 22 room and apartment rental associations throughout Greece arrived in Athens last month to attend the annual general assembly of the Business Federation of Rented Rooms and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mont Parnes Completes First Phase of Major Renewal by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 At a press call last month, executives from the Mont Parnes Casino complex outlined the many changes that have taken place and that are underway at the complex. Owners intend … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Legislation to Attract Tourism Investment by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 To attract foreign investors to the tourism sector, three ministries are cooperating (Environment, Town Planning & Public Works, Tourism Development, and Economy & Finance) in an effort to develop a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Agents Promised New Operational Framework by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Members of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourism Agents were told during their general assembly last month that the policy leaders within the tourism development ministry would soon change … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Olympic Sites Open to Tourism Utilization by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 The Olympic Stadium complex will become a center for sport, tourism and recreation, while two museums will be built on the site of the International Broadcasting Center, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Gigantic Government “Tourism Machine” Planned by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Greece’s tourism ministry plans to turn the public end of the tourism sector into a gigantic tourism mechanism with 37 directorates and 72 tourism offices at home and abroad, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and India Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Tourism ties between India and Greece were recently strengthened with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Indian Association of Tour Operators and the Hellenic Association of Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Capital’s Hotels Struggle to Break Even by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 There is something really wrong in Athens. The country’s capital has been on the positive side of world news for months now, and almost everyone you talk to abroad say … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Possible Venue for Next Year’s WTTC Summit by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 The World Travel & Tourism Council released its 2005 travel and tourism forecasts for 174 countries and the world and an assessment of the impact of the Indian Ocean Tsunami … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Alternate Tourism Springs to the Forefront by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Instead of the usual everyday tour packages, visitors to the recent Paris world toursim fair, were presented with interesting alternatives to sun and sea travel. Thousands upon thousands of catalogues, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aktina and Horizon Join Forces by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 by GTP editing team 1 May 2005 Two of the country’s major tourism offices, Aktina and Horizon, joined forces last month and will begin their cooperation as of July 1 under the name Aktina-Horizon S.A. This follows … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
