Sea Tourism Syriza Tells Greek Shipping Forum ‘No Surprise’ Changes to Existing Policies by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Syriza candidate, economics professor George Stathakis, pledged several hours before his party emerged triumphant on Sunday winning the majority vote in national elections, that there would be “no surprises”, when … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Key to More Tourists from US by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 The number of American tourists opting to visit Greece this year is expected to rise in large part due to the appreciation of the US dollar against the euro, tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Leftist Party Syriza Wins Greek Elections, Makes History by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 For the first time in almost 70 years, a leftist party takes over the reigns of the Greek government, with Syriza winning national elections on Sunday, securing 36.34 percent of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Architecture Competition to Redesign Acropolis Access by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 The culture ministry is set to announce an international architecture competition inviting contestants to present proposals that will make access to the Acropolis more functional and friendlier for disabled visitors … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality NYT: Greece’s All-Inclusive Resorts in the Eye of the Storm by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Tourism industry professionals in Greece are expressing concerns ahead of Sunday’s general elections as fears grow that should the leftist Syriza party come to power, it will hinder progress made … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Hotel Rating Scheme Finalized by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has finalized a hotel rating system that will apply to over 9,700 hotels and 35,000 accommodation providers (rooms to let), the ministry announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Stavros Andreadis on Bloomberg: “Any Government Will Look After Greek Tourism” by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 by GTP editing team 21 January 2015 Greek tourism will continue its positive performance in 2015, according to the president of Sani S.A., Stavros Andreadis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, Kenya Boost Bilateral Ties to Cooperate on Tourism, Agriculture, Education by GTP editing team 20 January 2015 by GTP editing team 20 January 2015 Boosting bilateral relations between Greece and Kenya through cooperation in tourism, rural development and education were at the center of discussions last week between Kenya’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Karanja … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek King Alexander the Great to ‘Watch Over’ Athens by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 A bronze statue of Greek king Alexander the Great will be erected in central Athens, after a decision by the Central Archaeological Council (KAS). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Faliro Delta Revamp Project Awaits Decision by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 The infrastructure ministry is expected to decide on the future of planned projects along the Faliro coast, which include the completion of the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, in the coming … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation JustRide: New App Sets Athens’ Commuters Free from Cash by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Athens’ residents and tourists will be set free from scrambling for cash when buying tickets for the metro or bus as the Greek capital is the first city to benefit … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Rise in Number of Americans Planning to Visit Greece by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 More Americans are interested in traveling to Greece in 2015, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism (HACT) said on Wednesday, adding however that US tour operators are on standby until the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism E-Ticket System to Make Greek Ferry Travel Easier by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 Travelling by ferry will be easier thanks to a new e-ticket system to be launched in Greece in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece: Seasonal Hotels to Receive Subsidy for Staff During the Winter by GTP editing team 13 January 2015 by GTP editing team 13 January 2015 The Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) will run a four-month subsidy program for seasonal hotels in Greece so they can retain their staff during the winter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws New Hotel Star Classification System Introduced in Greece by GTP editing team 12 January 2015 by GTP editing team 12 January 2015 A ministerial decision introducing a new mandatory star rating system for hotels in Greece was published on Friday in the Government Gazette. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Maintains Positive Outlook for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 12 January 2015 by GTP editing team 12 January 2015 The outlook for Greek tourism in 2015 remains positive despite an air of uncertainty in the mind of the global public opinion regarding Greece created by much of the international … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Prime Minister Underlines Importance of Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 10 January 2015 by GTP editing team 10 January 2015 Tourism and uncertainty do not go together, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Friday from Rhodes in the context of New Democracy’s pre-election campaign just two weeks until elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture British Museum Examines Overseas Loan of Parthenon Marbles Again by GTP editing team 9 January 2015 by GTP editing team 9 January 2015 Athens authorities are up in arms over recent news that the British Museum is once again planning to loan parts of the Parthenon Marbles to museums across the globe as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Die Welt’: TUI Travel ready for potential Grexit by GTP editing team 7 January 2015 by GTP editing team 7 January 2015 Travel group TUI is prepared should Greece exit the eurozone, a representative of TUI Travel told German daily Die Welt on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Greek Tourism Good as Gold, Concerns Over Elections by GTP editing team 7 January 2015 by GTP editing team 7 January 2015 Boasting over 20 million incoming visitors, creating some 100,000 new jobs and contributing more than 20 percent to the country’s GDP, Greece’s tourism sector is undeniably a driving force to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
