Trade Associations - Gov Greek Islanders Call for Public Vote on Tourism Tax Hikes by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 Tourism sector professionals on the Greek islands are calling for a public vote as the talk of a VAT (value-added-tax) hike on tourism picks up pressure and the negotiation process … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura to Promote Greece in South Korea by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 by GTP editing team 10 June 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Seoul to promote Greece as a destination for travellers from South Korea. The visit is also in conjunction with Greece’s participation in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news SETE Reaches Out to Tourism Pros through Regional Offices by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 Reaching out to local sector professionals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held its 2nd regional event on the island of Corfu, with the aim to present the highlights of its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Hoteliers Raise Alarm Over Influx of Migrants by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 The influx of undocumented migrants reaching the shores of Kos has spun out of control, the island’s hoteliers association stressed in a letter sent to Greek Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Discusses Expanding Relations With the United Arab Emirates by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is on a working visit in the United Arab Emirates to promote Greek tourism and attract foreign investment to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Body Proposes Safeguard Clause Against Sudden VAT Hikes by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 In efforts to ensure that pending deals for 2016 go ahead, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) proposed on Thursday, the inclusion of a safeguard clause in contracts between foreign tour … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Stathakis Reveals Tourism Agenda for Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Speaking during the 23rd annual general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday, the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, Giorgos Stathakis, revealed the strategic objectives of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Tourism is at the Forefront to Support Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 “Tourism will not surrender but continue to work hard to preserve the jobs it has created, to support the state’s revenue… and to climb even higher in the world rankings … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Travel Agents Express Concern Over Strike Action During Upcoming Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 The Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) on Wednesday expressed concern over the strike action announced by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) for Sunday May … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats More Non-Schengen Travelers Choose Greece by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 The number of travelers outside the 26-country Schengen Area visiting Greece has tripled in 2014 compared to 2010, according to figures released by SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Dinos Frantzeskakis Re-elected President of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 Dinos Frantzeskakis was re-elected as the president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) for a 2-year mandate on May 25, following the association’s annual general assembly in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Sector Calls for VAT Rate to Not Exceed 10% by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 The single value-added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek tourism package should not exceed 10 percent on average nor the levels of competitor countries, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Varoufakis: Tourism VAT Rate Will Remain Unchanged This Season by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis on Wednesday assured Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura that there will be no change in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for tourism related activities this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Shipowners Union Urges Infrastructure Upgrade on Islands by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) called on the relevant authorities to work towards upgrading existing port infrastructure or moving ahead with related projects on the islands, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura: No Change in Tourism’s VAT Rate Until October by GTP editing team 20 May 2015 by GTP editing team 20 May 2015 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Wednesday assured that any changes in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for tourism related activities would be put into effect as of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: VAT Rise Will Damage Tourism and Wipe Out 200,000 Jobs in Greece by GTP editing team 19 May 2015 by GTP editing team 19 May 2015 A possible increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) will have “catastrophic consequences” on tourism, representatives of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said on Tuesday after their meeting with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Seeks to Extend Tourist Season to 12 Months by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 Greece’s main goal is to extend the tourist season, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said while speaking at an Economist Conference in Athens. “We want tourism 12 months a year”, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Boosts Employment by 23% in 2014 by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 Tourism bolstered employment by 23 percent in 2014, according to data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) based on statistics by IKA, the country’s largest social security fund. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Americans Discuss Tourism With Minister Kountoura by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 by GTP editing team 15 May 2015 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently discussed a series of issues concerning Hellenism in the United States and Canada with a delegation from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Chamber Seeks Greek Prime Minister’s Intervention Over Possible Tax Hikes by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday sought Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ intervention to prevent new tax hikes to tourism enterprises in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
