Trade Associations – Gov

Greece’s tourism and hospitality professionals are pushing for the withdrawal of a controversial music quota bill.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias aims to tap into Athens’ global reputation to reintroduce the wider region as a leading tourism destination.

Hospitality industry associations in Europe, HOTREC and EFFAT, have teamed up to find ways to address growing labor and skills shortages.

US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis said upgrading infrastructure was key to increasing air connectivity and attracting cruise travelers.

Hoteliers in Greece are warning that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector.

Tourism stakeholders in Alexandroupolis and the wider East Macedonia & Thrace region call for infrastructure upgrades to attract more travelers.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

More countries are easing visa requirements making global travel easier, found a UN Tourism visa openness study.

Sissi Lygnou, a Greek professional renowned in the Greek congress industry, was announced President-Elect of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

Stelios Angeloudis, the mayor of Thessaloniki, was announced president of the city’s tourism organization.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said measures were under examination to address a surge in Airbnb-style rentals which are impacting neighborhoods.

Eligible residents in Greece wishing to apply for subsidized holidays can do so starting on March 14.

Santorini hoteliers are calling for the creation of a destination management organization and better island infrastructure.

UN Tourism teams up with Thassos locals and tourism stakeholders to accelerate post-Covid recovery and build resilience.

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

Greek hoteliers promoted Greece’s mainland destinations at ITB Berlin 2024 as part of efforts to introduce lesser-known spots to visit.

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.