Sea Tourism Ferry Services to Limnos and Agios Efstratios Resume from Lavrio by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 Ferry service from Lavrio to the Northern Aegean islands of Limnos and Agios Efstratios will resume on Thursday, June 4, following a 40-day hiatus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Massive Argos Tourism Investment Kilada Hills Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 The Council of State approved last week of a 418-million-euro tourism investment in the valley of Ermioni, near Argos in the Peloponnese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel German Fraport Airport Contract Still Up in the Air by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 by GTP editing team 3 June 2015 The Greek government has put a 1.2 billion euro deal with Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport for the management of 14 regional airports on hold, citing the need to re-examine the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Discusses Expanding Relations With the United Arab Emirates by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 by GTP editing team 1 June 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is on a working visit in the United Arab Emirates to promote Greek tourism and attract foreign investment to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Body Proposes Safeguard Clause Against Sudden VAT Hikes by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 In efforts to ensure that pending deals for 2016 go ahead, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) proposed on Thursday, the inclusion of a safeguard clause in contracts between foreign tour … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Stathakis Reveals Tourism Agenda for Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Speaking during the 23rd annual general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday, the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, Giorgos Stathakis, revealed the strategic objectives of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Tourism is at the Forefront to Support Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 “Tourism will not surrender but continue to work hard to preserve the jobs it has created, to support the state’s revenue… and to climb even higher in the world rankings … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EC Requests Greece to Ensure that Airport Charges Comply with EU Law by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 The European Commission has requested Greece to correctly apply EU rules on airport charges and for the operation of air services at Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Proposed VAT Hike Sets Off Alarm Bells in Greek Shipping Industry by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 The shipping industry warned during the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum held in Athens this week that should a proposed tax hike be imposed on Greek tourism then the consequences … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Lights, Camera, Action… Greece Readies to Attract Foreign Film Productions by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Aware of the huge potential of attracting international film producers to Greece, the government is preparing a flexible legal framework that will provide the incentives to get cameras rolling on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Lacking Port Infrastructure Hampers Greece’s Cruise Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 Greece has failed to benefit from the exponential growth of Europe’s cruise market as investment in port infrastructure required to cater to cruise liners has declined by a whopping 80 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Travel Agents Express Concern Over Strike Action During Upcoming Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 The Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) on Wednesday expressed concern over the strike action announced by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) for Sunday May … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Limited Airlift Capacity Isolates US and Chinese Markets From Greek Sea Tourism Product by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 Limited airlift capacity with US and Chinese markets adds more woes to Hellenic hopes for mega cruise vessel deployment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Announces National Coordination Committee for Cruising Affairs by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 A National Coordination Committee for Cruising Affairs in Greece will be launched in a few days during a crucial juncture for the country’s economy, Alternate Minister for Maritime Affairs Theodoros … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News CLIA Europe: Unlock the Potential of the Cruise Industry in Greece by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 CLIA Europe stressed the need for greater cooperation among all stakeholders in order to unlock the potential of the cruise industry in Greece, at this year’s Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Alternate Tourism Minister Scraps Special Accommodation Seal by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 by GTP editing team 26 May 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to terminate the special seal indicating legitimate accommodation, which was issued by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in collaboration with other trade bodies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Sector Calls for VAT Rate to Not Exceed 10% by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 The single value-added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek tourism package should not exceed 10 percent on average nor the levels of competitor countries, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Foreign Tour Operators Add Default Clause to Greek Deals in Case of Bankruptcy by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 Foreign tour operators fearing a possible Grexit, bankruptcy or tax status change in tourism, are now requiring Greek hoteliers to include a default clause in all contracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Alternate Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Maritime Tourism for Greece by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 Maritime tourism is a major issue in Greece and is high on the agenda of the Greek Tourism Ministry, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said over the weekend at a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Civil Aviation Workers Strike May Put Damper on Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced a 48-hour strike for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
