Niche markets Church of Greece, Travel Agents Team Up to Promote Pilgrimage Tours by GTP editing team 17 September 2015 by GTP editing team 17 September 2015 In efforts to promote religious monuments, monasteries and holy sites, the Church of Greece and the country’s travel agents have jointly set up a committee that will work towards attracting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chinese Travelers Have Soft Spot for Greece by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 More than 120,000 Chinese holidaymakers visited Greece this year, up by 20 percent compared to 2014, despite lack of direct flights between the two countries and a tedious visa process. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ports to Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Greece will upgrade the infrastructure of 49 ports with funds of 4.3 million euros, according to a decision of the country’s caretaker ministers for shipping, Christos Zois and economy, Nikos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Research Body ITEP: Still Many Pressing Issues in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Mismatching revenues with increasing number of arrivals, a decline in spending, fewer overnight stays and seasonal demand, continue to be pressing issues affecting Greece’s tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Want Info on Site Fees Ahead of New Season by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Greek travel agents are expressing their concerns over recent announcements about an imminent increase in the price of tickets at museums and major archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotels Chamber: Why is Tourism Off the Greek Election Agenda? by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is expressing its concern over why the political parties vying for votes in the upcoming elections this Sunday, are not discussing tourism – one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Formal Complaint Filed Against Lufthansa GDS Fee By ETTSA by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The European Technology & Travel Services Association (ETTSA), the association representing Global Distribution Services (GDS) and online travel agents, has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Lufthansa, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cameras for New ‘Bourne’ Adventure to Roll in Greece by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 Austerity-hit Europe takes center stage in the fifth Bourne film featuring Hollywood star Matt Damon, parts of which will be filmed in Greece and Las Vegas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Mayor Discusses His Agenda on Tourism, Culture by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 The Greek capital’s strong tourism performance this season and the prospects for growth in arrivals were discussed in a meeting on Friday between Athens Mayor George Kaminis and interim Alternate … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Head of Greek Tourism Confederation Hopes for Stability After Elections in Greece by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 On the occasion of the upcoming elections on September 20 in Greece, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, underlined the importance of political stability and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Hoteliers Call for Help as Revenue Slumps Due to Refugee Crisis by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 by GTP editing team 11 September 2015 The revenue of hotels on Kos has dropped by seven million euros this year due to the massive influx of refugees and migrants to the island, according to the island’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Face Challenges Despite Positive Tourism Data by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX), Yiannis Retsos, on Thursday informed journalists on the challenges Greek hoteliers are up against, despite this year’s encouraging tourism figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN: Improvement Initiatives Vital for Greek Airports by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 by GTP editing team 10 September 2015 Greek carrier AEGEAN has called for urgent measures so the airline companies operating in Greece can continue to grow and support tourism and the country’s economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Airports See 9.7% Rise in Jan-Aug Passenger Traffic by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 New data released on Wednesday by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority shows that passenger traffic at Greece’s airports is on the up. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Athens Hotels Hike Rates in September, Still Among Europe’s Cheapest by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 by GTP editing team 9 September 2015 Athens hotel rates were up by 18 percent in September, compared to the same month last year, but are still among the most affordable in Europe, according to online booking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Overwhelmed By Migrants to Receive Special Tourism Promotion by GTP editing team 8 September 2015 by GTP editing team 8 September 2015 The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will launch targeted promotional actions for the islands that are currently being used as a gateway to mainland Greece by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ‘Die Presse’: Capital Controls No Obstacle for Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 8 September 2015 by GTP editing team 8 September 2015 Greece may have found itself between a rock and a hard place this summer with everything from capital controls and political instability to lingering talk of a “grexit” and a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Refugee Crisis Raises Awareness, Attracts Help by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 The ongoing influx of refugees and migrants to many of the Greek islands this summer is not only raising awareness to the predicament of hundreds of people fleeing conflict but … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ancient Olympia Highlighted as Major Tourist Attraction in Greece by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 The importance of Ancient Olympia as a major tourist attraction in Greece was among the main topics discussed in a meeting between Greek interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ‘Fly to Volos’ Campaigners Call on Greek Gov’t to Bring Flights to Regional Airport by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Local campaigners “Fly to Volos” are again calling on the Greek government and relevant authorities to tap into the tourism potential of the region by making use of the infrastructure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
