Trade Associations - Gov Museum Shutdown in Greece on Monday Due to Guards’ Work Stoppage, Travel Agents React by GTP editing team 27 March 2015 by GTP editing team 27 March 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has reacted to the decision of Greek guards at museums and sites to hold a 4-hour protest work stoppage on Monday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events HATTA to Make Important Announcements at 2015 General Assembly by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The annual general assembly of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) will open next week with interesting announcements and a number of important topics on the international … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s ‘Cosmopolitan Islands’ May Lose Special Tax Status by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini may possibly be axed, according to statements made today by Alternate Finance Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece 7th Among Top 10 European Traveler Picks by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Greece is ranked 7th among the Top 10 destinations of choice for European travelers, according to data released on Monday by SETE Intelligence (InSETE), the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) research … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MITT 2015: Russian Travellers are Loyal to Greece, No Visa Problem from Greek Side by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 by GTP editing team 20 March 2015 Although fewer tourists from Russia are expected to travel this year due to the slight economic downturn in the country, Greece will aim to claim the largest possible share of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura Discusses Events for “Year of Russia in Greece” and “Year of Greece in Russia” in 2016 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met today with Russian Deputy Minister of Culture Alla Manilova in Moscow to further advance ties between Greece and Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Alternate Tourism Minister to Promote Greece in Russia by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Moscow on Tuesday to attend the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GNTO Partners with TUI Group to Promote Greece to 12 Markets by GTP editing team 13 March 2015 by GTP editing team 13 March 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this year will launch advertising campaigns and a series of actions in partnership with German travel giant TUI Group to promote Greece in 12 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Aims to Boost Medical Tourism by GTP editing team 13 March 2015 by GTP editing team 13 March 2015 Greek Alternate Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura focused on the significant growth prospects of Medical Tourism in Greece during the International Health Tourism Convention (IHTC) in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Eyes Big Growth in Chinese Tourists This Year by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will coordinate actions to attract even more Chinese visitors to Greece this season, the Greek Super-Ministry for Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Agrees to Gradual Minimum Wage Increase in Greece by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 by GTP editing team 10 March 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) today agreed with the government’s plans to gradually raise the minimum salary from 511 euros to 751 euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau Presents Agenda by GTP editing team 4 March 2015 by GTP editing team 4 March 2015 The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) presented its plans and projects for 2015, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Greek capital as a leading city break … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions ITB 2015: Greece Sees Double-digit Increase in Bookings from Germany by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 So far bookings for holidays in Greece this summer by German travelers have recorded a double-digit increase, the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Norbert Fiebig, said on Tuesday … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions ITB 2015: SETE Seeks to Further Develop Germany as Greece’s Leading Tourism Market by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 Expecting another record year of tourism arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) brought a message of confidence and collaboration to Germany on Tuesday, the eve of ITB 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-Russia Discuss Tourism by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 by GTP editing team 3 March 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met in Athens, with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Greece, Andrey Maslov, on Monday, to discuss the further enhancement of tourism relations between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Bookings to Greece Show 10% Increase by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Bookings from Germany to Greek destinations have shown a 10 percent increase at present, according to the German Travel Association (DRV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Hotel VAT Hike Could Put a Damper on 2015 Tourism Expectations by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has outlined the importance of maintaining the current value added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek hotel industry, in a letter sent today to Finance … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GEPOET Meets with Alternate Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) to discuss the challenges of the sector and formulate a joint strategy ahead of the official … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news HATTA and MTS Group to Boost Promotion of Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announced that it will join forces with tourism consulting firm MTC Group to boost the promotion of Greek destinations to markets … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tourism Sector Targets 25 Million Int’l Arrivals in 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 SETE, Greece’s main tourism body, announced today that its official target for 2015 is for the country to attract 25 million international arrivals and over 14 billion euros in revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
