Destinations news Hotel Chamber Presents e-Tourism Initiative to Boost Sector, Enhance Visitor Experience in Athens by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday presented a new e-tourism initiative aimed to improve tourism sector growth and the visitor experience in Athens by encompassing all touch points from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Seeks EU Aid, Border Controls After Schengen Suspension Threat by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 Threats to drop Greece from the Schengen passport-free zone for failing to upgrade its refugee registering scheme and improve the conditions for incoming migrants seems to have shaken the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Internet Access Now @ Greece’s Ancient Sites, Museums by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 by GTP editing team 4 December 2015 Net lovers can now have access to the internet at 19 archaeological sites and museums across Greece, the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) announced this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO, Ministry, Regions Meet to Lay out Tourism Plan by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and 13 regional authorities met with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura to discuss the actions to be taken for the effective promotion of Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Talks on Use of Passenger Data to Tackle Terrorism Underway by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 Negotiations over a proposal that would oblige airlines to hand over their passengers’ data to EU countries in order to help authorities fight terrorism and serious transnational crime are currently … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA CEO: ‘Acts of Terror Will Not Get the Better of Us… Flying is a Force for Good in Our World’ by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 by GTP editing team 3 December 2015 Tony Tyler, the director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Thursday encouraged travel as a response to recent acts and threats of terrorism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Kountoura Aims to Get Greece into World’s Top 5 Destinations by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 Pointing to Greece’s resilience in trying times and to tourism’s strong performance despite the shortcomings, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the country can become one of the world’s top … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Face Schengen Suspension Due to Migrant Crisis by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 Greece has by mid-December to upgrade its refugee registering system and improve the conditions for migrants entering the country or it may have to face suspension from the Schengen passport-free … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news East Med Yacht Show 2016 to Spotlight ‘Destination Piraeus’ by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 The Marina Zea in Piraeus is getting ready to hold the 15th East Med Yacht Show in 2016 and welcome international charter professionals, private yacht brokers and travel agents to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators ASTA Says “Vague” Government Travel Warnings Hurt Industry by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 by GTP editing team 2 December 2015 The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) expressed its concern on Tuesday that vague, generalized worldwide travel warnings that offer no country-specific details can be confusing to travelers and risk … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini: Mayor Presents Plan to Draw Visitors All Year Round by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Aiming to increase tourism to Santorini during off-peak summer months, Thera Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos on Tuesday presented a new ambitious initiative to establish the Cycladic island as an all year … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Paris Attacks Prompt US to Tighten Visa Waiver Scheme by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 The United States announced that it plans to step up security by tightening its current visa waiver program, in the aftermath of the the November 13 Paris attacks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Attica Unveils New Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Aiming to attract more visitors and increase length of stay, the Region of Attica on Monday presented a new five-year strategy that will focus on the promotion of its various … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Rent a Home Legal in Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Greek homeowners can now rent out their houses for temporary use without being required to obtain a special operations label following an amendment made to the law last month abolishing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Russia-Turkey Turmoil to Send Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Russian tourists who were planning to visit Turkey in the summer of 2016 will most likely be redistributed to Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Croatia, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education TEI Athens Accepting Applications for Master’s in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Titled “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism”, the Master’s studies program is a collaborative effort between the TEI Athens, the Business Administration Department of the Aegean University and the National Centre … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Dec 3 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced that it will participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) on Thursday, December 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Plato and his Philosophy Come to Life as Academy Museum Goes Digital by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Plato Academy Museum is now offering visitors to the ancient site in central Athens the chance to take a virtual tour of the grounds where the ancient Greek philosopher … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets PCOs See Interest Rise for Greece at IBTM, Global Industry in Good Shape by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Greece was a key destination of interest for visitors and buyers at this year’s IBTM World, formerly EIBTM, despite the challenges the country is currently facing, according to the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Poll: Greeks Say Culture Key to Pulling Country Out of Financial Fallout by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Seven in 10 Greeks believe culture can save the day and pull the country out of the economic crisis that has plagued it for seven years now, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
