Investments Active in Greek Tourism? Apply Now for NSRF Funds by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Greek tourism sector professionals can now apply online for EU subsidies through the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020 program, with the procedure running through to May 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sector Ready to Handle Tourists Dropping Turkey for Greece by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The Greek tourism sector is rubbing its hands in expectation of the tourists who have dropped neighboring Turkey from their holiday agenda and instead opted for Greek shores. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov FEDHATTA Officially Launches Greek Tourism Action Plan ’12’, Aims to Extend the Season by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) has launched an action plan, dubbed “Dodeka”, designed to boost Greece as a year-round tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skopelos, Kalamata Waterways Brewing, but Gov’t Foot-dragging by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 Plans for waterways on Skopelos and in Kalamata are moving forward but the pace is so slow that insiders say the alternative form of transportation will not be up and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Sharing Economy, Taxation Taking a Bite Out of Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 Overtaxation and the sharing economy are taking a toll on small tourist enterprises with many going under, the president of the Confederation of Greek Entrepreneurs for Tourism Lodges (SETKE), Konstantinos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc EgyptAir Skyjack Ends at Cyprus Airport, Culprit Surrenders by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 The seven-hour highjacking incident on EgyptAir Flight MS181 has come to an end at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus, after the perpetrator surrendered to authorities early on Tuesday, following negotiations. No … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Sees Positive Signs from Russian Market at MITT 2016 by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT recently wrapped up its 23rd edition with many positive signs for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Works on Paros Airport in the Pipeline? by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 The airport on the Cycladic island of Paros is set to be operational in four months’ time with construction works expected to kick off in April, according to local media … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education ReGeneration Internship Project to Back Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 by GTP editing team 28 March 2016 The six-month ReGeneration internship program kicks off for a third consecutive year in Greece, lending its support this year to the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Agrees at MITT to Host Greek-Russian Forum on Tourism by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 Moving full speed ahead towards stronger ties in tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura agreed on Thursday with Russian Federation Deputy Culture Minister Yurievna Manilova and the head of Russia’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments WTTC: Tourism Investment in Greece Drops, Better Outlook in 10 Years by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 by GTP editing team 24 March 2016 Greek tourism seems to slowing down this year according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) which predicts that tourism investment in Greece is set to drop, adding however … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Brussels Attacks Spur Travel Alerts, Peak Security Globally by GTP editing team 23 March 2016 by GTP editing team 23 March 2016 Tuesday’s fatal bombings in Brussels have spurred the immediate response of airport authorities across the globe and prompted travel advisories from several countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Visa-Free Travel: Turkey’s Negotiating Card by GTP editing team 23 March 2016 by GTP editing team 23 March 2016 Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area – a dream-come-true for most Turks – is the latest ace up Turkey’s sleeve as its government has said it will in return contribute … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Ready to Dazzle the Russians at Moscow MITT Expo by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Tuesday departed for Moscow to attend the international trade show MITT and promote Greece’s tourism industry to the Russian market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO, WTTC Strongly Condemn Attacks in Brussels by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have strongly condemned the attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Dozens Dead in Brussels Bombings, Police Boost Patrols Across Europe by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Police and terror squads are stepping up controls at major tourist destinations across Europe, including Athens, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, following the deadly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece: How to Rent Out your Flat on Airbnb by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Those interested in renting out their properties, homes or flats in Greece on Airbnb must meet requirements as set out by the economy, finance and tourism ministries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ ITB 2016 – Photo Report by GTP by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Greece received positive and optimistic messages from the German market at the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, ITB Berlin, which marked 50 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece and Four Other EU Countries May Lose Visa-free Travel to the US by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 The US Department of Homeland Security has given Greece and four other EU countries until the end of the month to act and meet new strict criteria or risk losing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc International Tourism Community Shocked by Suicide Bomb Attack in Istanbul by GTP editing team 19 March 2016 by GTP editing team 19 March 2016 A suicide attacker detonated a bomb in a major shopping and tourist district in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday. The blast killed at least five people and wounded dozens of others, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
