Laws, Regulations & Policy Russian Tourists May Receive Special Discounts in Greece this Summer by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Greek enterprises may offer discounts up to 20 percent to Russian tourists for their purchases in the country throughout the season, according to Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece-Cosco Sign Piraeus Port Deal by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 China’s Cosco Group on Friday signed a 368.5-million-euro agreement with Greek privatization fund TAIPED for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Promote its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through EU ‘EDEN’ Project by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Greece is exploring ways to promote its “destinations of excellence” and sustainable tourism through the European Commission’s “European Destinations of Excellence” (EDEN) project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Support Announced for Greek Islands Hit by Refugee Influx by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Five islands of the Aegean, which are the main entry points of refugees and migrants to Europe, will receive support to strengthen their tourist arrivals, according to a decision of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Fraport to Officially Take Over Operations at Greek Regional Airports at End of 2016 by GTP editing team 7 April 2016 by GTP editing team 7 April 2016 German transport company Fraport expects to officially take over the operations at 14 regional airports in Greece at the end of this year, after obtaining the necessary permits and solving … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hoteliers Say ‘No’ to Proposed New Accommodation Tax by GTP editing team 6 April 2016 by GTP editing team 6 April 2016 Greece’s hoteliers are up in arms over the government’s proposal to impose a new accommodation tax for each night spent in the country’s hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Cairo to Host Greek-Egyptian Tourism Forum by GTP editing team 6 April 2016 by GTP editing team 6 April 2016 A Greek-Egyptian Tourism Forum will be held in Cairo in the coming period, the Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday, following a meeting held in Athens between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel No Flights to/from Greek Airports on Thursday, April 7, due to Strike by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 No flights will arrive or depart from Greek airports on Thursday, April 7, due to the participation of the Federation of Hellenic Civil Aviation Associations and of the Union of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Katseli: Greece could Lift Capital Controls within Months if Three Terms are Met by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 Capital controls in Greece could be lifted soon if three important terms are met, Hellenic Bank Association head Louka Katseli said on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Greece-Germany Business … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Endeavor Greece: 39% of Greek Businesses Consider Relocation Abroad by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 by GTP editing team 5 April 2016 Tax instability, access to funding and bureaucracy are among the main reasons why 39 percent of Greek companies are considering transferring their businesses abroad, according to a survey released by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece wants to Attract more Visitors from Saudi Arabia by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 Aiming to boost Greece’s promotion in Saudi Arabia to attract more visitors, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently exchanged views with tourism professionals visiting Athens from the Middle Eastern … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotels Team Up with ‘We do local’ Initiative by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association recently joined forces with the “We do local” initiative in an aim to upgrade the quality of the Greek capital’s tourism product. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Summer 2016: Lufthansa Group Member Airlines Offer 200 Weekly Flights from Greece by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 This summer, the Lufthansa Group Airlines will operate some 200 flights per week from Greece, it was announced on Monday during a press conference in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Europe Welcomes First Certified ‘T-Guides’ for Visitors with Learning Difficulties by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 by GTP editing team 4 April 2016 FEG and ENAT have certified the first two professional tourist guides in Europe as “T-Guides” for guiding visitors with learning difficulties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Tourist Accommodation Licensing to Get Easier? by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 The licensing procedure for tourist accommodation facilities in Greece to get the coveted Special Operations Sticker will be simplified requiring fewer supporting documents, among others, according to a new plan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Hefty Admission Rate Hikes at Greek Museums by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 by GTP editing team 1 April 2016 The Acropolis and the site of Knossos on Crete will be the costliest to get into after the Greek culture ministry recently announced admission fee hikes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Waning by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Athens hotels have been seeing the numbers of their clientele drop since last fall through to February this year, according to the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Mayor, UNHCR Join Forces, City to Host 3,000 Refugees by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Some 3,000 refugees will be offered temporary accommodation at city apartments, Athens Mayor Yiorgos Kaminis said on Wednesday, following a meeting with UNHCR representative Philippe Leclerc. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Lesvos – Izmir Ferry Link to be Ready in 2017 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 The Greek island of Lesvos and the Turkish port city of Izmir will be connected via a new ferry service to be launched next year, Izmir Mayor Aziz Kocaoğlu announced … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
