Laws, Regulations & Policy Request for Development Law Reform by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Research Institute for Tourism recently expressed to the secretary of economy and finance, Yiannis Papathanasiou, the tourism sector’s need for an immediate reform … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Argostoli to Receive Makeover by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently announced the immediate transformation of the Xenia hotel in Argostoli (Kefallonia) into a boutique hotel and a modern conference center, which will run all-year round. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives New Tourism Brochure for Tourist Rights by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 A new brochure entitled ‘Visiting Greece’ written by the European Consumer Center Greece and published by the development ministry is now available. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE SETE to Hold Tourism Conference in the Fall by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises is to hold its seventh annual Tourism & Development Conference on 6-7 October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Shows Prospects as Conference Destination by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Greece shows excellent prospects as a destination for conferences, corporate meetings and incentives: This conclusion was based on the results of the recent and first meeting of representatives from the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality New Categorization Plan for Lodgings by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 The tourism ministry has inaugurated a public discussion for the formation of the functional specifications and quality criteria arrangement plan for Greek tourist resorts, which will lead to a new … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Limo Services for Taxis Not Rent-a-car Offices by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Transport Minister Costis Hatzidakis recently expressed his intention to give taxi owners the opportunity to provide limo services, all of which caused a major uproar within the Greek Car Rental … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Warns of Tourism Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Greek tourism once again enters a crisis period, as a series of negative factors form a new, difficult situation and lead to deep concern, said the chairman of the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Tourism Minister Optimistic by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos called a press conference recently and expressed his conclusions on Greek tourism and his optimism in regards to the current image Greece has within the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Increased Tourists, Reduced Tourist Spending in 2007 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Tourist spending appeared relatively low in Greece for 2007 when compared with 2004. According to a recent report released by the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises, the average spending of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Difficult Times for Tourism and Maritime Sector by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Andreas Andreadis, chairman of the of the Hellenic Hotels Federation, recently informed the Business & Travel show on “sbc” that a drop in arrivals is expected for 2009 as the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Tourism Minister Meets With Conference Organizers by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 Tourism Development Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently met with representatives of the Association of Greek Exhibition and Conference Organizers (AGECO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates O.T.E.K Launches Career Offices by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 The Organization of Tourism Education and Training (O.T.E.K) recently launched five career offices in Athens, Anavissos, Thessaloniki, Rodos and Heraklion so as to create a direct link between its graduates … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments SETE Calls for Ministry Coordination by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 Newly elected chairman of the board of directors of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Nikos Aggelopoulos (Aldemar Hotels & Spa), recently called for better coordination of tourism-related ministries … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives GNTO Sponsors Radio Show by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced it would sponsor a weekly radio show entitled “Colors of Greece.” 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov HATTA President Voices Concern on T.V. Show by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 Yiannis Evangelou, president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), recently voiced his concern for Europe as a travel destination on the Business & Travel show on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov POXEN Makes Formal Protest to Tourism Ministry by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 The Panhellenic Guide Federation (POXEN) recently sent an official letter of protest to the tourism development ministry following complaints made by visitors to Greece and tour guides with regard to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings GNTO Sponsors “The Screening Room” by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced it would be the sponsor of “The Screening Room” for a second time as part of its association with CNN television network in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Minister Meets Athens Mayor by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 Tourism Development Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos met Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis recently to discuss joint action and cooperation between the tourism development ministry and the City of Athens. Mr. Kaklamanis asserted, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov MP Questions Validity of Tourism Movement Statistics by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 Member of the Greek Parliament with PASOK for Corfu, Angela Gerekou, recently questioned the tourism development ministry, the ministry of economy and finance and the ministry of development about the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
