Company updates SETE: Fine-tuning Tax Policy Key to Stronger Tourism in Greece by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2019 Implementing a friendlier-to-investments taxation policy in Greece is key to ensuring the tourism sector’s dynamic future, according to SETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Privatization Agency Pushes Forth Two Rhodes Tourism Projects by GTP editing team 10 June 2019 by GTP editing team 10 June 2019 Greece’s privatization agency has paved the way for the completion of a property sale on Rhodes for the creation of a tourism project that will include a golf course. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek PM Repeats Promise to Slash VAT Rate on Hotels in 2020 by Nikos Krinis 7 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 7 June 2019 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reminded the tourism sector of his promise to cut the value-added tax (VAT) rate charged on hotels in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO Supports Cultural, Sports Events in Greece by GTP editing team 7 June 2019 by GTP editing team 7 June 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced its support to a number of cultural and sports events during the summer and fall, taking place in various locations around Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Foreign Journalists Get a Taste of Attica’s Maritime Tourism Offerings by GTP editing team 7 June 2019 by GTP editing team 7 June 2019 Journalists from Russia, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and Serbia, were recently in Athens and learned more about Attica’s maritime tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Democracy Reveals Plans for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 6 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 June 2019 Tax cuts in Greece’s tourism sector are among New Democracy’s plans if the center-right party wins the national elections to be held on July 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Tourism Supported Greek Economy by €125 Billion Since Crisis by Nikos Krinis 6 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 6 June 2019 Since the start of the financial crisis in Greece, tourism has supported the economy by 125 billion euros, according to data of SETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Moves Ahead with Resolutions to Upgrade Travel Experience by GTP editing team 6 June 2019 by GTP editing team 6 June 2019 IATA endorsed five resolutions during its 75th annual general meeting, aiming to upgrade the travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Green Groups Calling on Parties to Declare ‘Climate Emergency’ by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 by GTP editing team 5 June 2019 Dozens of local environmental groups are calling on the Greek government and political parties to declare a “climate emergency”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Authorities Allow Access to Famed Navagio Beach by Maria Paravantes 5 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 5 June 2019 Zakynthos authorities have given the green light for access via boat to the world famous Navagio Beach, which had been cordoned off earlier this year after a rockfall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Greece Takes Presidency of UNWTO Commission for Europe by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) elected Greece as President of its Commission for Europe (CEU) for 2019-2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Polls Round 2 Bring Conservatives to the Fore by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 by GTP editing team 3 June 2019 Candidates of the conservative New Democracy party clinched most regional and municipal positions in the second round of Greek elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Local Banks Extend ATM Surcharge to Greek Non-customer Card Users by GTP editing team 31 May 2019 by GTP editing team 31 May 2019 Greek debit card users will – as of July 20 – be charged an extra fee for the use of ATM machines at banks in which they do not have … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tumbles Near to Last on IMD Competitiveness List by GTP editing team 30 May 2019 by GTP editing team 30 May 2019 Greece still needs to do plenty to become a competitive economy, as the country is almost last on the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking list for 2019, at number 58 out … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Flexibility and Upgrades Key to Fortifying Greece’s Cruise Travel Industry by GTP editing team 29 May 2019 by GTP editing team 29 May 2019 Tapping into innovation is key to establishing Greece as a top cruise destination, according to Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Travel Agents Charge IATA with Ticket Distribution Abuse by GTP editing team 29 May 2019 by GTP editing team 29 May 2019 The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has lodged a complaint against IATA for restricting competition in the market for air ticket distribution. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Pre-approves Spatial Plan for Fire-damaged Areas in Rafina, Nea Makri by GTP editing team 28 May 2019 by GTP editing team 28 May 2019 The Greek Εnvironment Μinistry has temporarily given the green light for a spatial plan to be implemented in the fire-stricken areas of Rafina and Nea Makri. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Stars in Travel TV Shows in France and Estonia by GTP editing team 28 May 2019 by GTP editing team 28 May 2019 Popular travel TV shows in France and Estonia are shining the spotlight on the beauties and tourism offerings of central and northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Hold Snap Elections After EU Vote by GTP editing team 27 May 2019 by GTP editing team 27 May 2019 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called a snap election following his party’s defeat to the New Democracy party in the European Parliament elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Tourism Body SETE Calls for Integrated and Permanent Taxation Policy by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 by GTP editing team 24 May 2019 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has reiterated its call for government planning that will include tax cuts in transportation, among others. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail