Laws, Regulations & Policy EU, Canada Agree on Free Trade, Sign Deal by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 A free trade deal between the EU and Canada set to create jobs and boost growth was inked on Sunday. Known as CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, paves … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Centuries Later Jesus’ Tomb Sees Light of Day by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 A conservation team headed by the National Technical University of Athens working on a restoration project of the Holy Edicule, the shrine that surrounds the stone tomb believed to belong … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens to be Sold to TEMES-Dogus Consortium by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 TEMES, the developer of Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese, and D-Marine Investments Holding, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Dogus Holding, have agreed with Alpha Bank to acquire its majority stake (97.3 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy SEV Report Says Tax Evasion Behind Tourism Figure Variations by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The recent discrepancies in foreign travel receipts between the Bank of Greece and the Tourism Ministry are in great part due to tax evasion and reflect the impact of tax … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Astir Palace Sale A Done Deal by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 The sale of the landmark coastal Astir Palace resort to Apollo Investment Holdco – a subsidiary of consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP – has been completed, with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Taxman Knockin’ on Greek Hoteliers’ Door by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2016 Hoteliers across Greece as well as property owners active in short-term rentals are being crosschecked by the Greek tax authorities in efforts to clamp down on rampant tax evasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Obama to Travel to Greece, Germany, Peru after U.S. Elections by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 United States President Barrack Obama will arrive in Greece on November 15, where he will see President Pavlopoulos, meet with Prime Minister Tsipras, and reaffirm America’s support for ongoing efforts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Aviation Body: Call for Interest in 10 Air Routes to Remote Areas by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced a call for interest in 10 air routes to remote areas in Greece for the April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2021 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Council of State Rejects Motions Against Fraport Privatisation Deal by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Greece’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has dismissed six motions that were against the concession agreement for the transfer of the management of 14 Greek regional airports … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb vs New York City: Let the Battle Begin by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 by GTP editing team 26 October 2016 Airbnb and the City of New York will meet in court following NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent approval of a law impacting online home rental companies like Airbnb. In response, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Mideast Travel: Greece Lost 10,000 Arrivals from Iran Due to ‘Selective’ Visa Issuance in Tehran by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2016 by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2016 Athens-based Mideast Travel is claiming that Greece this year will see a significant reduction of tourist arrivals from Iran due to “acts and omissions” of the Greek Embassy in Tehran. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy KEPE: Six Ways to Leave Capital Controls Behind Us by GTP editing team 25 October 2016 by GTP editing team 25 October 2016 If Greece wants to regain investor confidence, which will in turn attract investment and thus lead to economic recovery, capital controls must become a thing of the past, the Center … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Participate in Expo 2020 Dubai by GTP editing team 25 October 2016 by GTP editing team 25 October 2016 Greece has signed a letter of intent, confirming that it has joined the countries that have signed up to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura Looks to Attract More Tourists from the U.S. to Greece by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 Aiming to attract more tourists to Greece from the United States, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met and exchanged views with American political figures during her recent visit to Las … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Body Urges Investments in Infrastructure by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 In order for the Greek tourism sector to continue on its path to growth and remain competitive, investments in infrastructure amounting to 6.5 billion euros are required through to 2021, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ministry to Fund Hub for the Promotion of Greek Culture, Creative Industries by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 Greece will allocate NSRF funds of 3.7 million euros for the creation of the so-called “Acropole Palace Creative Hub” in Athens to support entrepreneurship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Shows its Best at ‘IMEX America’ Meetings Industry Trade Show by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 While attending the sixth IMEX America in Las Vegas, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece’s advantages as an ideal all year round destination that can host conferences, corporate … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism South Aegean Governor, Cosco Discuss Ways to ‘Save’ Cruise Tourism by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 In view of forecasts for a 30 percent drop in cruise tourism to Greece in 2017, South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos recently met with Cosco management at the Piraeus Port … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hotel Association Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote Greece’s natural wealth and sustainable … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fashion Retail Giant ‘Forever 21’ to Hit Greece by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 LA-based apparel company Forever 21 is set to open its first shop in Athens in the first half of 2017 and plans to launch additional shops across Greece in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
