Hospitality SETE Calls On Government to Tackle Illegal Accommodation, Propose Feasible Measures by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Delivers 3,000 Hosted Buyer Meetings by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 Some 3,000 individual business meetings between 88 hosted buyers from abroad and 190 Greek tourism professionals took place on Monday at the third Travel Trade Athens event held at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Europe’s Hoteliers Team Up to Fight ‘Shadow Hospitality’ by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Expects More Brazilian Tourists This Year by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 by GTP editing team 28 April 2015 Greece is tapping further in the Brazilian market and recently participated in the World Travel Market Latin America, held on April 22-24 in Sao Paulo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Booking.com Settles with EU Regulators, Hotels Can Now Offer Lower Prices Elsewhere by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 US company Booking.com was slapped on Tuesday with a decision to loosen its disputed pricing and availability contracts with hotels in three European countries after EU competition authorities examined complaints … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece Assets Agency Eyes Agios Kosmas as Waterway Hub by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 by GTP editing team 24 April 2015 The country’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), is examining the creation of a metropolitan waterway at Agios Kosmas, southern Attica, in efforts to boost … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Stathakis Listens to Greek Tourism Sector’s Concerns by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Greece’s tourism bookings, regional airports, European Union funds, investments, and illegal tourism accommodation units were the main topics discussed during the Thursday meeting between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb Athens Bookings Boost Local Economy by 69 million Euros by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 by GTP editing team 23 April 2015 Hospitality platform Airbnb has boosted the local economy by 69 million euros, supported over 1,000 jobs and is attracting new visitors to Athens, a study released on Wednesday found. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Looks to Greece for Medical Staff, Eyes Health Tourism Options by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 by GTP editing team 22 April 2015 Tapping into the potential of medical tourism in Greece, and offering Greek medical professionals jobs in Saudi Arabia, topped the agenda of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meeting with Saudi … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries on May 1st in Greece by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 All passenger ferries will remain docked across Greece on Friday, May 1, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will go on a 24-hour strike to mark May Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Federation President Calls for Measures to Rekindle Domestic Tourism by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The political instability, Greece’s troublesome and tedious negotiations with the EU and the resultant negative media reports are taking a toll on Greek tourism, Hellenic Hotel Federation (POX) President Yiannis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Saudi Arabia Backs Greek Tourism, Seeks Transport Knowhow by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 by GTP editing team 21 April 2015 The Saudi Arabian government pledged that it will support Greek tourism during Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s recent visit to Riyadh, as part of the government’s action plan to attract … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port Sale Takes Off… Again in May by GTP editing team 20 April 2015 by GTP editing team 20 April 2015 Procedures for the sale of a 51 percent stake in the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) are scheduled to move ahead in May, the country’s privatization fund, TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece May Impose Luxury Tax on “Expensive Holidays” by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 by GTP editing team 19 April 2015 The Greek Government may impose a new tax on holidaymakers that choose to spend their vacation on very expensive island destinations and reside in luxurious hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alternate Tourism Minister Targets Saudi Arabian Market by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Saudi Arabian market to support growth in Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture National Disability Group Wants Access to Greece’s Sites, Monuments by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 Greece’s national disability association is calling on the government to ensure that people with disability have access to all of the country’s archaeological monuments, cultural sites and related services 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ministry to Launch E-ticket System for Greek Museums, Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 by GTP editing team 17 April 2015 In efforts to tap into the benefits of the country’s archaeological offerings, the Greek Culture Ministry will introduce e-tickets for access to archaeological sites and enrich art and museum items … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Businesses to Follow New Rules When Renting Space on Greek Beaches by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 The Greek ministries of Finance and Interior recently signed a decision that includes new rules for businesses interested in renting spaces on beaches to operate bars and cafes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Full House but No Cash in Hand for Greek Hoteliers, Online Bookings New Lifeline by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 Greek hoteliers are now turning to foreign markets to ensure liquidity as banks are not offering financial backing and tour operators are minimizing and delaying advance payments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Culture Ministry Demands Christie’s Greek Sale Be Annulled, Says Artifact Removed Illegally by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 by GTP editing team 16 April 2015 The Greek culture ministry is demanding that an April 15 Christie’s sale of a 4th-century BC marble funerary stele for over $136,000 be called off as the artifact has been … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
