Trade Associations - Gov Cooperation Is Essential For Greece’s Tourism Development by GTP editing team 18 July 2014 by GTP editing team 18 July 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to strengthen its cooperation with the country’s regions and municipalities during the tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov UNWTO Shocked By Tragic Loss Of Malaysia Airlines Flight by GTP editing team 18 July 2014 by GTP editing team 18 July 2014 The UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic crash of Malaysia Airline flight MH17. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece As A Film Location – By The Director Of “The Two Faces of January” by Maria Theofanopoulou 16 July 2014 by Maria Theofanopoulou 16 July 2014 Hossein Amini, the British director of the film “The Two Faces of January” that was shot in Greece and is currently playing in Greek theaters, gives us the backstory on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, China Strengthen Ties During Chinese President’s Visit To Rhodes by GTP editing team 15 July 2014 by GTP editing team 15 July 2014 Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his wish to serve as an ambassador for Greek tourism, during a recent stopover on the Greek Island of Rhodes on his way to Brazil … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats American Travelers Opted For Greece in June by GTP editing team 15 July 2014 by GTP editing team 15 July 2014 ChoiceStream, a full-service programmatic media-buying partner that monitors some 315 consumer segments, said that the top five performing segments for the month of June for American consumers were all travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotel Chamber: Senior Tourism Can Combat Seasonality In Greece by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 The most important parameter to reduce Greece’s seasonality is to increase the flow of senior tourists to the country as the specific group of travelers make trips during the off-season, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news USA Today: Take A Cruise To The Greek Isles! by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 by GTP editing team 14 July 2014 “A cruise to the Greek Isles takes you to dramatic landscapes where history is on display at archeological sites dating back thousands of years,” USA Today notes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture The New York Times Presents The Acropolis Maidens – The Caryatid Statues by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 The renowned Caryatid statues that stood atop the Acropolis for 2,500 years and are now the “star attractions” of the Acropolis Museum are presented in an article in The New … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Tender Launched For Much Wanted Samos-Kos Ferry Connection by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 by GTP editing team 11 July 2014 The Greek Shipping Ministry expects bids from ferry operators interested in running a ferry connection next year to and from Samos – Patmos – Lipsi – Leros – Kalymnos – … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation New Certification Seal Introduced For Greek Tour Buses by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 by GTP editing team 10 July 2014 All Greek tour coach owners are now required to apply for a special electronic seal of authenticity, following a recent decision of the Greek Transport Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UK: Uncharged Mobiles, Laptops and Tablets Banned From Some Flights by GTP editing team 9 July 2014 by GTP editing team 9 July 2014 Those traveling into or out of the United Kingdom best make sure their electronic devices are fully charged before getting to the airport or else they may have to leave … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Agritourism To Be Included In New Greek Tourism Bill by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 Greek MPs submitted an amendment to a bill for tourism that sets the standards for the development of agritourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Hoteliers In Greece Urged To Serve Greek Peaches To Guests by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 by GTP editing team 8 July 2014 The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) has urged its hotel members to promote Greek products through their units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Vouliagmeni Beach In Athens Attracts Interest Of 26 Suitors by GTP editing team 4 July 2014 by GTP editing team 4 July 2014 An open international tender for the 15-year leasing of Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens has attracted the interest of 26 candidates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments China Reaffirms Interest To Acquire Majority Stake In Athens Airport by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 The Association of Chinese Business Groups reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the majority stake in Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” in a meeting with Greek Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: “Power Cuts Will Be Devastating For Greek Tourism” by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 by GTP editing team 3 July 2014 “Power cuts amid the peak tourism season, will be devastating for the positive image of the country abroad and for local communities, tourism businesses and their employees,” the Association of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Privatization Fund Launches Tender For 14 Tourism Properties In Greece by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 TAIPED, Greece’s privatization fund, has launched an open international tender for a cluster of public properties eligible to be developed into boutique hotels or luxury villas/mansions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Draft Bill For Greek Tourism Passed By Special Parliamentary Committee by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 by GTP editing team 2 July 2014 A draft bill that simplifies the procedures for the operation of tourism businesses, among other things, was passed in principle and by article by a special parliamentary committee on 2 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Kefalogianni: Big Investments Coming To Greece by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 The investment department of the Greek Tourism Ministry is currently reviewing a series of major investment proposals, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said while presenting the new draft bill for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Tourism Satellite Account To Launch In Greece by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 by GTP editing team 30 June 2014 The Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will cooperate for the launch of a Tourism Satellite Account in Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
