Destinations news ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast Visit Lesvos, Call for Support of Refugees by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Three actors from HBO block-buster “Game of Thrones” visited the Greek island of Lesvos this week to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Tourism Sector Needs €5.5bn in Investments to Keep Up Pace by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Greece needs investments in tourism to the tune of some 5.5 billion euros between 2017 and 2023 if it wants to meet increasing demand from abroad and recover domestic demand, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc WTTC: Istanbul Airport Attack a Further Blow to Turkey’s Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Wednesday condemned the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport on Tuesday and extended its condolences to all those affected by it. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Alibaba to Pave Way for Online Trade Between Greece & China by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 In efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship, push for expansion into new markets and pave the way for new growth prospects, the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen stressed the significance of bringing the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO Strongly Condemns Attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 “Today we were reminded once again that we are facing a global threat that requires a firm and coordinated response by all governments and the international community”, said UNWTO Secretary-General, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Turkey: Suicide Bombers Hit Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, Several Killed and Injured by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Explosions rocked Turkey’s largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, on Tuesday night killing many people and injuring dozens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Toll of Capital Controls in Greece a Year Later by GTP editing team 28 June 2016 by GTP editing team 28 June 2016 Capital controls, which were implemented in the summer of 2015 amid Greek political havoc and eurozone uncertainty and restricted access to personal deposits, are still with us a year later. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Brexit Expected to Bring Changes in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 The United Kingdom’s vote for Brexit creates new conditions for Greek tourism, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Piraeus Chamber Wary of Brexit Backlash on Greek Tourism, Trade by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 The dwindling rate of the British pound and the possibility of imposed customs duties may impact foreign trade between Greece and the UK, leading to a potential loss of some … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Hey Traveler, After UK EU Dropout Think About This… by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 by GTP editing team 27 June 2016 Brexit and its repercussions is all over the news after last Thursday’s decision by UK voters to leave the EU behind and go it alone. But what can a traveler … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece: Last Minute Bookings May ‘Pay’ Brexit Price by GTP editing team 26 June 2016 by GTP editing team 26 June 2016 The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, expects last minute bookings to Greece to be affected from the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Brexit: Travel and Tourism Legislation to Remain Unchanged for Now by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Friday that travel to, from and within the EU and UK will not be affected in the short term. The statement … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Airports Call for EU and UK Aviation Markets to Remain Integrated by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Taking note of the results of the UK referendum on EU membership, European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has called for the EU and UK aviation markets to remain fully … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Talks with Alibaba to Enter Greece by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, will be visiting Athens in September to hold talks with government officials and local professionals on a future collaboration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UK Votes EU Away, Fears of Domino Effect Linger by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Europe appears to be shocked at the decision of UK citizens to leave the EU voting by 51.9 percent for an exit while conservative parties across the 28-member bloc are … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Bike Friendly Hotels the Next New Thing in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Whether its needing a place to stay the night or a spot to keep your bicycle safe, the new Bike Friendly Hotels initiative rewards accommodation facilities in Greece, which not … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Pushes Back Deadline for Kasteli Airport Bids One More Time by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 Greece has once again pushed back the deadline for binding bids to finance, build and operate a new airport on the island of Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Promoting Greece Top Priority for Fraport Airports Manager by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 Promoting Greece into a leading destination is at the top of Frankfurt-based transport group Fraport’s agenda after taking over the management of 14 regional airports across the country late last … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears 14 Airlines by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which includes the airlines that do not meet international safety standards and are therefore subject to an operating ban or … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Have Culture Tourism High on Agenda by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 by GTP editing team 22 June 2016 The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) has announced that it will include the Athens-Epidaurus Festival event program within the culture section of its tourism action … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
