Trade Associations - Gov Global Travel and Tourism Leaders Welcome New UN Sustainable Development Goals by GTP editing team 28 September 2015 by GTP editing team 28 September 2015 The leaders of the major Global Travel and Tourism associations have welcomed the adoption of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tourism is included in the SDGs as a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Marks World Tourism Day 2015 by GTP editing team 27 September 2015 by GTP editing team 27 September 2015 On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures give their messages to mark the contribution of the sector to Greece’s economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Congratulates Tsipras, Reminds of Greek Tourism Priorities by GTP editing team 22 September 2015 by GTP editing team 22 September 2015 “We hope that, with the clear mandate it has received, the new government will address our country’s challenges and commitments with determination, courage and realism in order for Greece to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Church of Greece, Travel Agents Team Up to Promote Pilgrimage Tours by GTP editing team 17 September 2015 by GTP editing team 17 September 2015 In efforts to promote religious monuments, monasteries and holy sites, the Church of Greece and the country’s travel agents have jointly set up a committee that will work towards attracting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Want Info on Site Fees Ahead of New Season by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Greek travel agents are expressing their concerns over recent announcements about an imminent increase in the price of tickets at museums and major archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotels Chamber: Why is Tourism Off the Greek Election Agenda? by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is expressing its concern over why the political parties vying for votes in the upcoming elections this Sunday, are not discussing tourism – one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Head of Greek Tourism Confederation Hopes for Stability After Elections in Greece by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 On the occasion of the upcoming elections on September 20 in Greece, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, underlined the importance of political stability and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Hoteliers Call for Help as Revenue Slumps Due to Refugee Crisis by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 The revenue of hotels on Kos has dropped by seven million euros this year due to the massive influx of refugees and migrants to the island, according to the island’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism On a Roll, Banner Year Expected by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Greece’s main industry body, is anticipating some 26 million international visitor arrivals and revenue above 14.5 billion euros this year, provided that the country’s market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Face Challenges Despite Positive Tourism Data by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX), Yiannis Retsos, on Thursday informed journalists on the challenges Greek hoteliers are up against, despite this year’s encouraging tourism figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO’s #lovingreece Social Media Campaign Deemed a Success by GTP editing team 1 September 2015 by GTP editing team 1 September 2015 Greek and foreign social media users warmly embraced the call to support Greece in the #lovingreece campaign, launched by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece May See 2015 Tourist Arrivals, Revenue Rise Above Forecasts by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 2015 seems to be on its way to becoming another record-breaking year for Greece’s tourism sector, according to recent data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Elections to Put Tourism to the Test… Again by GTP editing team 25 August 2015 by GTP editing team 25 August 2015 Greece’s tourism industry will again have to flex its muscle ahead of yet another election period set for this coming September, in the middle of the fall tourism season, which … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Launches Campaign to Win Back Visitors from Key Tourism Markets by GTP editing team 12 August 2015 by GTP editing team 12 August 2015 The Region of the South Aegean launched a new tourism campaign earlier this month – “Happening Now in South Aegean #greeksummer” – which aims to win back visitors for islands … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Tourism Set to Withstand the Country’s Economic Woes by GTP editing team 10 August 2015 by GTP editing team 10 August 2015 Greek tourism is showing strong signs of resilience, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said in an announcement on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Minister Kountoura Meets Up with Crete Tourism Authorities by GTP editing team 7 August 2015 by GTP editing team 7 August 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with regional authorities and local sector professionals on the island of Crete, during her visit there this week, where she discussed investment, infrastructure, development … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO Campaign ‘Welcomes All to Greece’ by GTP editing team 6 August 2015 by GTP editing team 6 August 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is extending a warm welcome to incoming travelers with its latest campaign running at airports and ports across the country: ‘Welcome to Greece’ 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Suburban, InterCity Trains Cancel Routes on Monday by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 The workers’ unions of Athens Suburban Railway (TrainOSE) and the InterCity, as well as the Athens Metro have announced cancellations of their routes and work stoppages today, August 3, between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Minister Kountoura Spreads the Word: Summer Now in Greece by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is spreading the word to the world with interviews in international media, including Bloomberg and Russia-24, and invites holidaymakers to summer down in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Travel Agency Body Fed HATTA Seeks Solutions to Liquidity Issues by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 Capital controls implemented in Greece, in the last month as well as the resulting lack of liquidity have led to a delay in the payment of insurance contributions by local … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
