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A group of leading Greek businessmen recently decided to take matters into their own hands and joined forces to promote full page advertisements in various European newspapers and invite Europeans to take a closer look at Greece’s path of reform to ensure its commitment to Europe.

A joint ministerial decision with the Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Ministry to establish waterways in Greece (and this way attract seaplane companies to strengthen the transport of Greece’s border areas) is under preparation, according to an announcement made by the Development, Competitiveness and Shipping Ministry.

“The new government formed not long ago is offering to turn the page and introduce modern and constructive perceptions,” according to the social intervention text signed last month by 62 Greek businessmen, including the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.

Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos cuts the inauguration ribbon of the 7th HO.RE.CA. show in the presence of prominent personalities from the Greek food service and hospitality sectors.

“The future of travel is likely to be shaped by technological innovations, which reduce stress, uncertainty and chaos,” according to a global industry study, commissioned by travel technology partner Amadeus, that reveals how new technologies and social change will combine to transform travel by 2020.

Princess Cruises passengers may have a hard time choosing among next summer’s array of Europe sailings as choices range from timeless cities of the Mediterranean, the splendor of Scandinavia and …

“It doesn’t take much to see that this is not the time for politicians but the time for entrepreneurs and professionals… Last year was a really great year and hopefully the same will happen in 2012,” Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos said during the inauguration ceremony of the 7th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HO.RE.CA. held 4-7 February at the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

The regulations on the safety of large passenger cruise ships may be reviewed for change, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said recently following the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship on 13 January.

Although the number of cruise tourists from stopovers at Greek ports last year increased considerably (6,155,609 against 5,719,259 in 2010), major profits expected from the recent lifting of cabotage restrictions for non-European Union flag cruise ships would take a while to show, cruise industry experts recently told the Greek press.

Destination Thessaloniki is preparing a dynamic promotion and marketing campaign for 2012 with a new business plan and brand strategy, according to the northern city’s mayor and president of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, Yiannis Boutaris.