Exhibitions WTM 2015: UK Early Bookings Give Greece Encouraging News for 2016 Season by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 A one-digit increase in early bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2016 has been recorded so far, Andreas Andreadis, president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), said on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM 2015: South Aegean Region Teams Up with CNN to ‘Take You to Greece’ by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 The South Aegean Region launched its new tourism campaign for its islands on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2015: Increase of Buyer, Visitor Numbers by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up a huge 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates WTM 2015: Celestyal Cruises Aims to Get Closer to UK Market, Launches 7-day ‘3 Continents’ Itinerary by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 by GTP editing team 3 November 2015 Celestyal Cruises, the only home porting cruise operator in Greece, is hoping to attract more British holidaymakers on its cruises through its participation in this year’s World Travel Market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Delegates Hail Busy First Day at WTM London by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 World Travel Market (WTM) London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has seen a busy first day of business deals and networking. “We have had a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: Greece to Target the Shoulder Season by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 Greece will focus on attracting tourists in the shoulder and non-peak season months, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2015: UK Tour Operators Confirm Greek Tourism’s Resilience by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 by GTP editing team 2 November 2015 Despite Greece’s well publicised problems with the economy and refugees this year, it was “business as usual” for UK tour operators selling holidays in the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
People Key tourism figures of Greece share their vision by felipe 31 October 2015 by felipe 31 October 2015 Marking Greece’s participation in major tourism exhibitions in November, Greek Travel Pages – GTP has provided a podium for the country’s key tourism figures, regional governors and travel professionals to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Roll Out its Best at WTM London 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 Greece will attend the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the leading global and must-attend four-day business-to-business exhibition for the worldwide travel and tourism industry. WTM 2015 will open its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats International Tourist Arrivals Up 4% Thanks to Europe by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 International tourist arrivals grew by 4.3 percent in the first eight months of 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, fuelled by strong results in Europe and consolidating … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Roaming Charges to End in the EU by June 2017 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 by GTP editing team 30 October 2015 A complete ban on roaming charges for using mobile phones abroad in the European Union will take effect in June 2017 and clear rules on the right to Internet access … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hoteliers’ Rhodes Meet Raises VAT, Unfair Play Issues by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 The increase in value-added tax (VAT) and the unfair competition resulting from the operation of illegal accommodation units topped the agenda of a Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) meeting recently, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture All-in-one Tickets for 17 Archaeological Areas in Greece by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 A total of 17 areas in Greece and their main archaeological attractions have been included in a new pilot all-for-one ticketing scheme to start in April 2016, the Central Archaeological … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Revised EU Legislation on ‘Package Travel’ Aims to Protect Holidaymakers by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 Package holidays, consisting of a flight, hotel or car-hire and purchased online for an all-in price or through linked webpages, will get the same protection as packages bought in travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Research Body Finds Greek Tourism Riding High into 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Incoming tourism to Greece continues to be strong despite the political and financial turmoil this year, but domestic tourism is shrinking, the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) found … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hoteliers Weary of New Schengen Visa Scheme by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greek hoteliers are expressing their concerns about the new visa regime that requires travelers to EU countries to show up personally at a Schengen consular station to give finger prints … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Still not Home Porting, Losing Revenue, Jobs by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greece may be 3rd in Europe with regard to the number of cruise passengers it receives with a 14.1 percent market share, but it lags behind in the total revenues … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece: Top Destination for Polish Travellers, Scandinavians’ Favorite by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greece comes in first place on a list of top destinations for Polish tourists in 2015, while Scandinavian tour operators agree that this year is turning out to be one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News National Day of Greece Celebrated in Expo Milano 2015 by GTP editing team 25 October 2015 by GTP editing team 25 October 2015 “Greece plays a central role in our common home, Europe”, said Silvia Velo, the Italian Secretary of State for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, during the celebration … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Mayor Calls for Self-Management Tourism Scheme, Making Island Year-round Hotspot by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Aware of Santorini’s robust brand name internationally, the Cycladic island’s mayor highlighted the need for local administration to take over the management of the destination ahead of the “Santorini: Year-round … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
