Sea Tourism Greek Ferry Companies Expect Easter Passenger Traffic to Rise by GTP editing team 21 April 2016 by GTP editing team 21 April 2016 Outgoing traffic is set to peak on Holy Friday with ferry companies expecting an increase in passenger traffic by about 5 percent compared to last year for the Easter holidays, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Event Explores Refugee Crisis, Stresses Need for Solidarity by GTP editing team 21 April 2016 by GTP editing team 21 April 2016 Only through cooperation and with solidarity can Europe effectively deal with the emerging refugee issue which is changing the current status quo in all its member states and demanding well-researched … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: Migration/Refugee Crisis Affects Perceived Image of Greece as a Destination by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 Potential visitors to Greece from the UK, Germany and the US say that the migration/refugee crisis has affected their perception of Greece as a travel destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Turkey Says Migrant Deal No-go Unless Visa Restrictions Lifted by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 Turkey seems to be playing its cards right calling on the EU to lift restrictions on its nationals for Schengen zone visa-free travel by June in exchange for the full … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Chief Says Overtaxation to Hamper Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 by GTP editing team 20 April 2016 The tourism sector, Greece’s strongest foreign currency attractor, is ringing alarm bells that the rise in value added tax to 24 percent – which was agreed on earlier Wednesday – … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor Ranks Santorini #1 Island in Europe, 2nd Best in World by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 Santorini ranked as the best island in Europe and second best in the world in the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice awards for Islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events GNTO Roadshows Bring Greece Tourism to 10 German Cities by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 by GTP editing team 19 April 2016 German tour operators had the chance to learn more about Greece’s travel offerings during the Greek National Tourism Organization’s “Roadshows” series which was recently held in 10 cities across Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hermitage Welcomes ‘Greece in Russia’ Events by GTP editing team 18 April 2016 by GTP editing team 18 April 2016 An imposing statue of the archaic Kore 670 is the center piece of the newly launched ‘Greece in Russia’ events at the State Hermitage in St Petersburg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Pope Francis Visits Lesvos, Discusses Migration Crisis with Greek PM by GTP editing team 16 April 2016 by GTP editing team 16 April 2016 Pope Francis flew back to Rome on Saturday, April 16, at the end of his 6-hour visit to the Greek Island of Lesvos during which he implored Europe to treat … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Research Body Says New Tax Measures to Take Toll on Greek Economy by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 Stringent measures to secure the next installation of Greece’s 86-billion-euro bailout plan are bound to hit the Greek economy even more, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) said … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Free Admission to Greek Monuments and Sites on Monday, April 18 by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 Greek historical monuments and archaeological sites are taking part in the celebration of International Day for Monuments and Sites on Monday, April 18, and will be open free of charge. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Agrees on Stricter Privacy Rules, Sharing Passenger Data by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 by GTP editing team 15 April 2016 Companies breaking privacy regulations will be slapped with fines of up to 4 percent of their annual turnover following a European Parliament vote in Strasbourg, of a tougher data protection … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Cashed in 14.1bn Receipts from Tourists in 2015 by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 Tourist arrivals in Greece reached 26 million last year, up 5.6 percent compared to 2014, according to the Bank of Greece’s (BoG) final data on the 2015 tourism season released … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Chief Tweet of Q1 Dip in Greece Bookings Creates a Stir by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 A tweet on Wednesday by Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis that tourism bookings for 2016 have taken a downturn compared to last year, has gotten the industry on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Talk of Visa Requirements for US, Canada Causing Commotion by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 by GTP editing team 14 April 2016 The European Union may do away with the current visa waiver program applicable to US and Canadian citizens as a retaliatory move for restrictions imposed by the U.S. and Canada … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greek Shops to Offer 20% Discount to Tourists from Four ‘Honored Countries’ by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 Starting from 2016, certain Greek shops every year will offer a 20 percent discount to tourists from four “honored countries”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros Seeks Airport Upgrade by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 Syros authorities announced plans to expand and upgrade the island’s Dimitrios Vikelas airport paving the way for its connection with Greece and neighbouring countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Looks to Develop Framework for Medical Tourism Products by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 by GTP editing team 13 April 2016 The Tourism Ministry is joining forces with the University of Patras and the regions of Western Greece and the Peloponnese to establish a framework to develop and market national medical … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Extra ‘Sleep’ Tax Angers Greece Hoteliers by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 Weeks before the official launch of the summer tourism season, Greece’s hoteliers are furious over a proposed tax on accommodation which comes on top of other levies imposed last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new “Casa Cook” brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
