Destinations news Greek Islanders Call on Government to Offer Incentives for Growth by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 Trade associations from the Cyclades are calling on the government to re-examine the measures it has proposed including increasing the VAT tax and imposing a luxury levy on 22 islands, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Asks PM to Not Change VAT on Tourism This Year by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 by GTP editing team 8 May 2015 The immediate application of new VAT rates on tourism will bring a heavy blow to businesses as they will be forced to either absorb the additional cost or to pass … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Tourism Heads Call for Credit Card Use to Tackle Tax Dodgers by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 Greek tourism authorities are urging travelers to pay in plastic as a way to fight tax evasion, which has been taking a toll on the ailing Greek economy for decades. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Aegean Island Authorities Up in Arms over Proposed Tourism Levy, Warn of Action, Repercussions by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 by GTP editing team 6 May 2015 Local authorities and tourism professionals from the Aegean islands are up in arms over recent leaks that the government is looking into introducing a special tax on tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality SETE Calls On Government to Tackle Illegal Accommodation, Propose Feasible Measures by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Europe’s Hoteliers Team Up to Fight ‘Shadow Hospitality’ by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Expects More Brazilian Tourists This Year by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 Greece is tapping further in the Brazilian market and recently participated in the World Travel Market Latin America, held on April 22-24 in Sao Paulo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Stathakis Listens to Greek Tourism Sector’s Concerns by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Greece’s tourism bookings, regional airports, European Union funds, investments, and illegal tourism accommodation units were the main topics discussed during the Thursday meeting between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Looks to Greece for Medical Staff, Eyes Health Tourism Options by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Tapping into the potential of medical tourism in Greece, and offering Greek medical professionals jobs in Saudi Arabia, topped the agenda of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meeting with Saudi … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece: Tourism Bookings from Germany Drop, SETE Worried by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The economic instability and the increasing number of illegal migrant incidents in Greece may have dented the country’s appeal to tourists from the traditional markets of Germany and the United … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Backs Greek Tourism, Seeks Transport Knowhow by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The Saudi Arabian government pledged that it will support Greek tourism during Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s recent visit to Riyadh, as part of the government’s action plan to attract … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alternate Tourism Minister Targets Saudi Arabian Market by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Saudi Arabian market to support growth in Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees Impressive Increase of Foreign Arrivals in First Quarter of 2015 by GTP editing team 8 April 2015 by GTP editing team 8 April 2015 The first three months of 2015 posted an impressive increase in foreign arrivals from abroad to Greece, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said in an announcement on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Turkish Visitors to Greece Forecast to Hit a Million This Year by GTP editing team 7 April 2015 by GTP editing team 7 April 2015 Turkish visitors to Greece are expected to reach one million this season, according to the Attaché of the Culture and Tourism Office of the Turkish Embassy in Athens, Asli Aksungur. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Athens is a Destination Travellers Would Commend to Friends by GTP editing team 3 April 2015 by GTP editing team 3 April 2015 Visitors to Athens valued their experience in the Greek capital last year and would recommend the destination to friends and family, according to the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Occupancy to Sustain Upward Trend in 2015 by GTP editing team 2 April 2015 by GTP editing team 2 April 2015 Athens proved to be an attractive city break destination in 2014 as occupancy rose in the city’s hotels by 21 percent compared to 2013, reaching 2008 levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos and Santorini May Face VAT Hike by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 by GTP editing team 1 April 2015 The Greek Government may increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini, according to Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HATTA Launches Federation of Greek Travel Agencies by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) on Tuesday launched the Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (Fed HATTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tourism Professionals Decide to Fight Illegal Accommodation in Greece by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 by GTP editing team 31 March 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), has decided to fight back against illegal tourism accommodation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Aims to Attract More Chinese Tourists by GTP editing team 29 March 2015 by GTP editing team 29 March 2015 Greece has a key focus on attracting more Chinese visitors and the government has already started making the necessary contacts to attract more investment from the country and explore cooperation … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
