Investments Alexandroupolis Port Authority Flirting with Chinese Investors by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 Port authorities in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece, are exploring a potential collaboration with Chinese investors Sinoftone Group and Navision after signing a memorandum of cooperation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events GNTO, Tourism Ministry Reach Out to South Korean Market with Fam Trips by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 As part of its ongoing strategy to expand into new markets, the tourism ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently arranged a series of fam trips and meetings … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Ups Investor Visas, Aims to Bring in Cash by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 Greece is increasing the number of “golden visas” to individuals investing more than 250,000 euros in property, aiming to boost state coffers while offering five-year residency rights in return for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Coveted Astir Palace Project Gets Green Light, Ready for Take-off by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 The Greek Council of State has approved amended plans for the sale of the historic coastal resort Astir Palace to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Flights Back On After Strike Called Off by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Airlines have reinstated flights that were planned to be cancelled on Sunday and Monday, after the union of Greek air traffic controllers pulled its planned strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Air Traffic Controllers Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Greek air traffic controllers have suspended strike action, planned to begin on Sunday, after meeting with Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Tourism Sector Urges Air Traffic Controllers to Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Key figures of the Greek tourism sector on Saturday called for the country’s air traffic controllers to suspend announced strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Reveals Plans as World Book Capital 2018 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 Encouraging reading, ensuring access to knowledge and information for all and establishing libraries are among the priorities of the Athens municipality ahead of its role as UNESCO World Book Capital … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Parliament Passes New Civil Aviation Authority Bill by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 The Greek Parliament on Thursday approved a draft bill that brings changes to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Application Process for Greek Business Funding Opens on Oct. 12 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 Professionals and business owners in Greece seeking grants for their enterprises can apply for government funding under the new development law as of October 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Air Traffic Controllers Announce Strike Action by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 Greece’s air traffic controllers have announced that they will begin four 24-hour rolling strikes on Sunday in protest over a draft law regarding changes to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Minister Kountoura Sees Cruise Tourism as Vital Force for Greece by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 by GTP editing team 6 October 2016 Promoting Greece’s sea tourism options, including more Greek destinations in cruise itineraries, offering a wide variety of theme-related journeys and strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs) are at the core of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos to Get Promotion Boost by Greek Tourism Ministry in 2017 by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 The promotion of the Dodecanese island of Kos is a strategic priority for the Tourism Ministry in 2017, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism ICAP: Greece’s Passenger Shipping Market Shrinking by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 Greece’s passenger shipping market is lagging behind, according to the latest research findings released by the Economic Research & Sectorial Studies department of consultants ICAP Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kountoura Meets Ministry Tourism Educators to Set Priorities by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 by GTP editing team 5 October 2016 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the heads of the ministry’s vocational training facilities – known as IEK – to discuss issues affecting public studies in tourism and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cosco Unveils New Piraeus Pier, Aims for More Cruise Passengers by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Chinese shipping giant Cosco unveiled a new pier at Piraeus port on Monday in the presence of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, Greek assets body president (TAIPED) Stergios Pitsiorlas and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Irked Over Turkey’s Latest Tactics by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Relations between Greece and Turkey are once again on the brink after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan “remembered” on Thursday to bring the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne into question saying that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greeks Holidaying Less Due to Crisis? by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Greeks took fewer holidays and cut their vacation period short in 2015, according to the latest data released by the country’s statistical authority ELSTAT, costing the local tourism industry up … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Eyes Giving Free Interrail Passes to Teens Turning 18 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 In efforts to bring European youth closer to each other, offer them a chance to discover the continent’s diversity and instil a “sense of belonging”, the European Parliament will this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Ministry Approves Two New Tourism Investments in Evia and Crete by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Two new “strategic” tourism investments in Evia and Crete have been approved by the Greek Economy, Development and Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
