Trade Associations – Gov

Greece has passed a bill covering thematic and special interest tourism, the upgrade of tourism training and the strengthening of entrepreneurship.

A bill that foresees a series of incentives aimed at stimulating strategic investment activity in Greece, has been opened to public consultation until December 17.

The European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) will meet in Łódź, Poland, in June 2019, for its semi-annual meeting.

Integrating wine activities into tourism to create a comprehensive product and bring added value to the overall Greece tourist experience, was the focus of a SETE workshop.

The Region of Attica, during December 10-11, will embark on a tourism roadshow in The Netherlands and Belgium to promote the travel options of its destinations.

The Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini in 2019 will host the annual sales meeting of Collete Tours, one of the largest and oldest tour operators in the United States.

Greece has joined PATA as a European country member, gaining the opportunity to claim its market share from the different markets of the Pacific Asia region.

As 2018 comes to a close, the Greek Tourism Ministry issued an update on figures, which back positive forecasts for a record year in tourism.

EU lawmakers have agreed to restrict the initial period for border checks to two months, instead of the current six-month period.

A brighter, healthier future for Santorini depends on ensuring closer cooperation, tighter regulations and upgraded infrastructure, according to the island’s mayor Nikos Zorzos.

The European Commission has launched an official investigation into distribution deals carried out by booking system providers Amadeus and Sabre with airlines and travel agents.

The registry for property owners leasing their homes for the short-term via online platforms, is producing results, according to Greece’s revenue body AADE.

Greek hoteliers were introduced to the latest on investments, big data and digital distribution, at the 2nd International Hospitality Forum in Athens.

After 20 months of negotiations, the leaders of 27 EU countries approved in Brussels, on Sunday, Britain’s decision to exit the Union on 29 March 2019.

The upgrading of the training and education offered to Greek tour guides is among the Tourism Ministry’s top priorities.

Greece’s leading role in the design and development of new tourism routes in the Balkan countries, topped the agenda of an international conference recently held in Sofia.

The Greek government is looking to support hotels in Greece converting to renewable energy sources (RES).

Demand for coastal shipping transport services in Greece is picking up pace thanks to indications of an extended tourism season.

Airlines will be required to provide the Greek Police with data on passengers traveling into or out of Greece, as the country harmonizes with the EU’s PNR Directive.

Greek-flagged leisure boats, professional boats under foreign flags and daily cruise ships must be enlisted by their owners on the new AADE electronic registry.