Travel Operators Greece Among Top Five Choice Destinations for German Tourists by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 German travellers are expressing interest in Greek packages ahead of the summer season, Deutshe Welle reports ahead of the international tourism ITB 2015 show, which kicks off in Berlin on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Twist in Amphipolis Dig, ‘Skeletons Meaningless’, Says Archaeologist by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 In the latest developments concerning the identity of the person buried at Amphipolis, which has had the world on edge since August 2014, the archaeologist leading the excavation has said … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Popular Greek Museums, Sites to Extend Opening Hours by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 As of April 1, 46 major museums and archaeological sites in Greece will extend opening hours to better cater to the needs of incoming tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Hotel VAT Hike Could Put a Damper on 2015 Tourism Expectations by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has outlined the importance of maintaining the current value added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek hotel industry, in a letter sent today to Finance … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GEPOET Meets with Alternate Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) to discuss the challenges of the sector and formulate a joint strategy ahead of the official … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Privatization Projects Move Ahead as Scheduled by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 The privatization of regional airports as well as of the Piraeus port will move ahead as scheduled, the Greek finance ministry said in a document it sent to the Eurogroup … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Cruise Tourism in Greece: Kountoura Briefed on Heraklion Port Authority’s Accomplishments by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 The president of the Heraklion Port Authority, Ioannis Bras, yesterday proposed the launch of a National Cruise Council in Greece, during a meeting in Athens with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-Serbia to Boost Cooperation in Tourism by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 by GTP editing team 20 February 2015 As part of its ongoing efforts to boost ties and work closer together in the area of tourism, the Greece-Serbia Business Council organized a meeting between newly appointed Alternate Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Kountoura Discusses with Greek Tourism Sector Representatives by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 The heads of Greece’s tourism sector associations outlined their positions in a meeting today with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Says ‘No’ to Privatization of Greece’s Regional Airports by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 by GTP editing team 19 February 2015 Irish low cost carrier Ryanair said it was against the privatization of Greece’s local airports, proposing instead that the Greek government announce a new bid which will have the increase … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Five Major Tourism Projects in the Pipeline, Awaiting Go-ahead by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 Five major tourism projects in Ithaki, Viotia, Chios, central Greece and Crete, are awaiting the green light under the country’s “Fast Track” law, which accelerates the licensing procedures for private-public … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO: Governments Around the World Recognize Benefits of Visa Facilitation by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 by GTP editing team 18 February 2015 Visa facilitation has experienced strong progress in recent years, particularly through the implementation of visa on arrival policies, according to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openness Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Lauds FinMin’s Pledge for No VAT Hikes in Tourism by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 by GTP editing team 17 February 2015 SETE president Andreas Andreadis expressed his satisfaction with Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis’ latest attitude during talks between Greece and eurozone finance ministers on Monday, against the increase of VAT rates … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Neolithic Couple Found Hugging in Greece Dig by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 One of the world’s oldest hugs came to light during excavations near the Diros Caves south of Areopolis in the Peloponnese last week where the skeletons of a man and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Travel Agencies, Greek Church Join Forces to Promote Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Board members of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) met with the Holy Synod, the ruling body of the Greek Orthodox Church, last week to discuss the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Alternate Tourism Minister Kountoura Takes Action by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Newly appointed Alternate Tourism Minister for Greece, Elena Kountoura, strengthens tourism ties with Serbia, Israel and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alt. Minister Kountoura Outlines Priorities for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 “Tourism for All” is Greece’s basic philosophy for tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the debate on the government’s policy statements in Parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism, Innovation at Center of Economy Ministry’s New Action Plan by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tapping into the country’s productive forces by offering tax incentives and boosting employment are at the center of the economy ministry’s action plan to be implemented in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Experts Hopeful About 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tourism professionals are optimistic that 2015 will be a fruitful year, expecting even more arrivals to the country compared to last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
