Month: February 2004 | GTP Headlines

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Είναι γνωστό ότι οι Έλληνες πολίτες, μοναδική εξαίρεση στις χώρες της Ε. Ένωσης, υποχρεούνται στην κοπιώδη διαδικασία κατάθεσης στοιχείων ή προσωπικής συνέντευξης και στη συνέχεια, στην παραλαβή της απορριπτικής ή θετικής απάντησης για τη θεώρηση (VISA) του διαβατηρίου τους α...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By Lefteris Theofanopoulos

The 11-member Executive Secretariat is elected by the plenary session for two years. Its members include representatives of hoteliers' associations, chambers of commerce and trade associations. The secretariat appoints and coordinates the action of the council's working groups.

National Tourism Council Reorganization

Just before the New Year's holidays, Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos announced the reorganization of the National Tourism Council. He said he wanted the council to play a bigger role in shaping policy, and not merely act as an advisory body to the minister.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

The Hellenic Tourism Organization's new chairman, Nikos Dimadis, during the organization’s New Year’s celebrations.

Tourism Arrivals down Slightly in 2003

Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos said Greece has begun a "communication blitz" for Greek tourism promotion abroad in 2004, planning to expand beyond Europe after January. Meanwhile, employees of the Hellenic Tourism Organization are meeting to decide on possible...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Planned New Convention Center Includes New Hotel

The Attica hotel owners association met with the head of Hellenic Tourism Properties recently to discuss the construction of a convention center at the old Athens International Airport at Hellenikon. When and if completed, the center will accommodate 8,000 participants. A hotel...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Latest press reports say Royal Olympia Cruises, Greece's only international player in the sector, has been forced by creditors to auction off its two star vessels, Olympia Voyager (launched June, 2000) and Olympia Explorer (launched April, 2002).

Economic Death Toll for Royal Olympia Cruises

Royal Olympia Cruises, Greece's only international player in the sector, has been forced by creditors to auction off its two star vessels, Olympia Voyager (launched June, 2000) and Olympia Explorer (launched April, 2002).

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Full Liberation of Ferry Routes Doubtful

Presently, four of Greece's major ferry routes -- Dodekanissos, Cylades, Argosaronikos, Crete -- fulfill the requirements for complete liberation when discussions are finalized between Greece's merchant marine ministry and the European Commission.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Legislation Tabled for Spa Tourism

Legislation was tabled in parliament recently that if passed would modernize Greece's 1920 legislation regarding spa tourism. Government says the new legislation would create a solid base for the development of spa tourism in Greece by both the public and private sector.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Tourism Sector Swamped in Unpaid Debts

Foreign tourism concerns owe their Greek counterparts more than two billion euros for tourism services rendered, according to recent press reports. Although most of the debt concerns 2003, some has been carried over from previous years.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Corporate Online Travel Bookings to Double in Next Three Years

The battlefield lines are being drawn in the evolving online corporate travel arena. Players positioned at the brink of head-to-head combat, as well as those scuffling behind the front lines, are engaged in an intriguing mix of cooperation and competition. Many are devising...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Vagonetto's project manager Socrates Tsamoutalis and the park's managing director, Leonidas Vamvakaris, during a dinner break after a recent travel agent familiarization tour of the park.

Vagonetto-Fokis Mining Park A Laudable Tourism Attractio

There are many captivating mining parks around the world. In Greece there's the Vagonetto-Fokis Mining Park, just kilometers away from popular sites such as Delphi, Arachova, Itea, Gravia, Amfissa and Galaxidi. This fascinating park has nothing to envy from its global...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Tourism Key Economic Activity for Foreign Investment

Greece is emerging as a hub of inter-European networks in the Balkans and hopes to attract large investment schemes in key sectors such as energy and tourism, Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos told a conference on "Greece: The Economic Center of Southeastern Europe" held...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

New Railway Section Cuts Travel Time

Prime Minister Costas Simitis, along with Transport Minister Christos Verelis, last month inaugurated a new, improved section of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway that cuts travel time between Greece's two major cities by 27 minutes, to four hours and 30 minutes. "What was once...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Superfast I will be delivered to her new owners at the end of this month.

Superfast Ferry Sold to Italian Group

Attica Enterprises announced last month that Atlantic Navigazione of Grimaldi Group, Napoli, has entered into an agreement with its wholly owned subsidiary Superfast Ferries to acquire the fast ferry Superfast I.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Blue Star 2 Most Popular Ferry on Piraeus-Chania Route

The newest ferry vessel on the Piraeus-Chania route, the Blue Star 2, has managed to sail ahead of all its competitors. For the month of December, Blue Star 2 increased travel on the route by some 43% and increased cargo transport by about 31%, when compared with the same month...

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

Greece’s newest golf course on the island of Crete.

Renewed Interest in Golf Investment

The Greek tourism sector, struggling to defend its share of the market against cheaper rivals such as Turkey and other Mediterranean nations, is eager to stretch its season beyond the summer months and become more than a sun-and-sea paradise for holidaymakers that are on a budget.

Posted On 01 Feb 2004

, By GTP editing team

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