Laws, Regulations & Policy Multi-Bill Foresees Changes In Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 The multi-bill that was introduced recently in Greek Parliament, contains 50 reforms to four key sectors of Greece: tourism, food processing, building materials and retail. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greece Focuses On Accessible Tourism by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 by GTP editing team 28 March 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Confederation of Disabled People (ESAmeA) will work together so that persons with disabilities will have equal access in cultural life, recreation, leisure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lamda Development Offers More To Acquire Hellenikon by GTP editing team 27 March 2014 by GTP editing team 27 March 2014 The consortium led by Greek real estate firm Lamda Development has increased its initial offer by 25 percent for the 100 percent acquisition of Hellenikon, the former Athens Airport site. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Athens, Beijing Discuss Ways To Boost Cooperation In Tourism by GTP editing team 27 March 2014 by GTP editing team 27 March 2014 The potential to attract Greek tourists to Beijing and also increase the number of Chinese visitors to Athens was recently discussed by representatives of the Beijing Municipal Commission Tourism Development … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece, France Expand Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 26 March 2014 by GTP editing team 26 March 2014 Greece and France have announced plans to further cooperate in the tourism sector through joint actions that include the launch of travel packages and the promotion of both countries in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Over 100 Hotels Are For Sale In Greece But Buyers Wait For Better Deals by GTP editing team 24 March 2014 by GTP editing team 24 March 2014 Last year may have been a record year for Greek tourism, but that does not mean that all of the industry’s financial problems are suddenly over, a study by GLP … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Initiative Launched For The Restoration Of Important Monuments On Kefalonia Island by GTP editing team 24 March 2014 by GTP editing team 24 March 2014 The strong earthquakes that recently rocked Kefalonia have prompted the Greek Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) to draw attention to all of the island’s monuments that are … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Applaud Gov’t Decision To Upgrade Museums, Archaeological Sites by GTP editing team 21 March 2014 by GTP editing team 21 March 2014 The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) applauded the Greek Government’s recent announcements in regards to a series of interventions under development for the country’s museums and archaeological … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kefalogianni: Greece Is Slowly Leaving The Crisis Behind by GTP editing team 20 March 2014 by GTP editing team 20 March 2014 Greece is slowly emerging from its recession, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Unemployed Will Be Allowed Free Entry To Museums by GTP editing team 20 March 2014 by GTP editing team 20 March 2014 Residents in Greece that have a valid unemployment card will be entitled to visit all of the country’s museums free of charge, according to a recent announcement made by Prime … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Will Continue To Offer Efficient Visa System To Russians by GTP editing team 19 March 2014 by GTP editing team 19 March 2014 “In recent years, Greece has made considerable progress for visas to be issued easier, faster and more efficiently, always in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education InSETE To Launch Quality Tourism Programs For Greek SMEs by GTP editing team 18 March 2014 by GTP editing team 18 March 2014 The SETE Institute (InSETE) intends to adopt a set of voluntary quality principles proposed by the European Commission and include them in planned programs for Greek tourism enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece To Promote Religious Tourism At MITT 2014 Expo In Moscow by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 In a bid to strengthen religious tourism, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will host the Church of Greece in a special area in its stand at the Moscow International … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism “Blue Growth” Is High On Greece’s Agenda by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni gave a speech in Parliament on the power of “Blue Growth,” a key driver of tourism development for Greece and other countries of the South … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion, Crete, Expects Increase Of Cruise Passengers This Year by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 by GTP editing team 17 March 2014 Initial signs for cruise tourism in Heraklion, Crete, are very positive as the port authority recently announced that it expects cruise passenger arrivals to increase by 10 percent this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Minister Holds Talks With Norwegian Tourist Board by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni held a meeting with the administration of the Norwegian Tourist Board, Innovation Norway, on 14 March, the second day of her official visit to Oslo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Bill For Marine Tourism Tabled In Greek Parliament by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 A new bill for marine tourism was recently tabled in Greek Parliament by the Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine. The new bill aims to attract more recreational ships, under Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism: Good News From Norwegian Tour Operators by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 by GTP editing team 14 March 2014 Greece should expect an especially good tourism season this year, tour operators in Norway recently informed Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni during her official visit to Oslo to promote the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Online Poll To Launch For Selection Of New Greek Product Label by GTP editing team 13 March 2014 by GTP editing team 13 March 2014 A boat, a heart or a column will soon be the new product identification label for Greece, according to the Greek Ministry of Development & Competitiveness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens, Greece, Receives Positive Signals At ITB 2014 by GTP editing team 13 March 2014 by GTP editing team 13 March 2014 This year’s ITB Berlin sent out very positive signals for Athens and the city is expected to attract a larger number of German tourists this year, especially independent travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
