Hospitality Greece Hoteliers Table their Troubles at Philoxenia by GTP editing team 17 November 2015 by GTP editing team 17 November 2015 The heads of the country’s hotelier associations met in Thessaloniki, last week, to discuss crucial issues affecting the sector including the need to restore the VAT rates to competitive levels, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Kountoura Says Gov’t Eyeing Offsetting Measures for Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced changes to the criteria that accommodation facilities in Greece must meet in order to be awarded relevant classification following her meeting with the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Patmos Port Authority Says ‘No’ to Hydroplanes by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 by GTP editing team 16 November 2015 The Patmos Port Authority is blocking the creation of a hydroplane waterway on the island, which was currently in the last stage of the licensing procedure and expected to start … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO: The International Tourism Community Strongly Condemns the Attacks in Paris by GTP editing team 14 November 2015 by GTP editing team 14 November 2015 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is deeply shocked by the tragic attacks perpetrated in Paris and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Philoxenia-Hotelia Duo Exhibition Sees Rise in Visitors by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 The Philoxenia-Hotelia duo exhibition in Thessaloniki aims to present the country’s leading tourist destinations, new technologies as well as tourism-related products and services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Philoxenia 2015: Greek Alt. Tourism Minister Optimistic for the Coming Year by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 Citing data of early bookings during the opening ceremony of the Philoxenia-Hotelia duo exhibition on Thursday, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said 2016 is expected to be another very good … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Pieria Hoteliers Team Up to Discuss Quality vs Illegal Board by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 by GTP editing team 13 November 2015 A total of 228 hoteliers from the Pieria prefecture met on Thursday, during the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) 2nd workshop in the town of Katerini, central Macedonia, to discuss … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tourist Arrivals Up in January-October, On Track to End 2015 with Record Number by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 International visitor arrivals by air in Greece have posted a 5.7 percent increase in the first 10 months of 2015 with almost 15 million visitors. SETE estimates that Greek tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Global Operation Cracks Down on Airline Scam, 133 Detained by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 A total of 162 suspicious transactions were reported and 133 individuals detained earlier this month during a joint operation to combat online fraud in the airline sector, Europol said in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 by GTP editing team 11 November 2015 Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Athens to Get a 2.6m Euro Facelift by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 In efforts to improve the quality of living and the image of the Greek capital, the municipal authority announced plans budgeted at 2.6 million euros to revamp central Athens by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Nov 12 by GTP editing team 10 November 2015 by GTP editing team 10 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, November 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The 33rd Athens Marathon – The Authentic Breaks All Records – Photo Report by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 by GTP editing team 9 November 2015 The 33rd Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic broke all records on Sunday, November 8, attracting some 43,000 athletes who tested their mettle and improved their personal times running the classic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: Visa Facilitation Could Benefit Europe’s Economy by €114 bn, ETC says by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 by GTP editing team 6 November 2015 The European Travel Commission (ETC) called at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for reform of the way visas are granted to leisure and business travellers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: Greek Alt. Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism in the UK by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Greek tourism’s opportunities for developing new products and destinations and for expanding the season were among the main topics Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on during her meetings with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: ‘The Refugee Crisis is Greece’s No. 1 Priority’, says ABTA Chairman by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Early bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2016 may be showing an increase but the head of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) warns that Greece must … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2015: Thursday Confirms the Thirst for Speed Networking by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Interior Minister Inaugurates ‘Tourist Police Visitors Help Office’ in Athens by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 by GTP editing team 5 November 2015 Greek Interior Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis inaugurated on Thursday the long-awaited police-manned tourist help office in Athens. The new office aims to support Greek tourism by providing assistance and necessary information … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2015: Social Media Changing Destination Branding, UNWTO/WTM Ministers Summit by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 Destination branding and the way tourism marketing organizations operate need to be adapted to the changes brought in by social media, according to the outcome of the meeting of Ministers … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2015: Airline Sector in the Spotlight at World Travel Market Day 3 by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 by GTP editing team 4 November 2015 The airline sector was in the spotlight on the third day of World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
