Hospitality Greek Hotels: Losses from Thomas Cook Collapse Add Up to €315 Million by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2019 Total losses in Greece’s accommodation sector from the collapse of Thomas Cook are estimated at 315 million euros, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Thomas Cook Repatriation Operation in Full Swing by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 The repatriation process of the tourists stranded in Greece due to the collapse of Thomas Cook, should be completed in the next few days. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels Top GRI Satisfaction Index in August by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 Greek hotels hold the top position in terms of quality and services with an August GRI score of 86.9 percent, according to data released by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Strikes, Work Stoppages to Disrupt Transport in Greece on October 2 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 Transportation in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, October 2, as employees of the metro, buses and ferries will participate in a general strike called for that day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Invites France to a Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited leading French tourism professionals to a mutually beneficial cooperation in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Basil & Elise Goulandris Museum Opens to Modern Art Lovers by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 by GTP editing team 1 October 2019 Athens’ new Basil & Elise (B&E) Goulandris Foundation Museum opens to the public on Wednesday, showcasing works by prominent Greek and foreign artists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece: New Relief Actions for Thomas Cook-affected Businesses by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Relief measures were announced for Greek tourism businesses affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece on its Way to Improve Accuracy of Tourism Statistics by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 30 September 2019 The Tourism Ministry is cooperating with ELSTAT to create a Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) to ensure accurate statistical data for Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates EIB, Greek Banks Launch Infrastructure Fund to Back Business by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 EIB and four Greek banks will participate in a 650-million-euro infrastructure program, aimed at identifying new high-impact investment projects in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Troubled about Slow Jan-Aug Performance by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Hoteliers in Thessaloniki are concerned about a decline in overnight stays recorded in the first eight months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Minister Theoharis to Promote Greece in Paris by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will promote Greece at France’s international travel and tourism trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2019 in Paris. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Greece’s Cruise Tourism Expected to Gain Momentum by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 by GTP editing team 30 September 2019 With Greece’s 2019 cruise figures surpassing those of the previous year, the Greek Tourism Ministry is optimistic regarding the prospects for 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Aims to Fill ‘Gap’ Thomas Cook Left in Greek Hotels by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 TUI is looking to pick up the pieces from the collapse of Thomas Cook, which left behind thousands of stranded tourists and lost hotel bookings in many countries, including Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Moody’s Says Thomas Cook Collapse May Take Toll on Greek Banks by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Greece’s banks may be next to suffer the blow of the Thomas Cook downfall, according to a report by ratings agency Moody’s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTD 2019: Greek Tourism Celebrated at Public Event in Athens by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Greece on September 27 celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) 2019 with an event at Syntagma Square in Athens where everyone was invited. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Thomas Cook Casts Shadow Over World Tourism Day for Greek Professionals by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2019 Thomas Cook’s recent collapse prevented Greece’s tourism bodies from being in a celebratory mood on World Tourism Day 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Targets 50-plus Dutch Travelers by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 Aiming to attract 50-plus Dutch travelers to Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization took part in The Netherlands’ “50PlusBeurs 2019” tourism expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Thomas Cook Backlash: Greek Hoteliers Call for Relief Measures by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 by GTP editing team 27 September 2019 The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers estimates that hotels across Greece will face losses of 200 million euros as a result of Thomas Cook’s collapse and calls on the government to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hotels Chief: Biggest Challenge 2020 Gap After Thomas Cook’s Demise by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 by Maria Paravantes 26 September 2019 Greek hospitality stakeholders must work together to address the consequences Thomas Cook’s collapse will have on tourism next year, says HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Lays Groundwork for Advanced Tourism Education by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 by GTP editing team 26 September 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry is preparing the groundwork for the upgrade of the tourism education system in view of the sector’s robust performance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail