Day: August 1, 2010 | GTP Headlines

Rock climbing photo courtesy of Nikolaos Smalios. At the background Pothia town.

Kalymnos… An Ideal Destination For All

Every Greek island has a special characteristic that works as an individual holiday attraction. What really makes a destination special is when that certain characteristic gains worldwide status… Kalymnos is considered one of the best destinations worldwide for rock climbing....

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By Nikos Krinis

“Greek beach by the Thames” event in London.

London Experiences Greek Sun & Sea

The British are invited to visit Greece and become acquainted with the country’s natural beauties, historical monuments, entertainment and modern infrastructure in a secure environment for visitors, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Yiorgos Nikitiadis said at the opening of the...

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

The complex offers a panoramic view of the tranquil islet of Telendos.

Stylish Stay Offered By Myrties Boutique Apartments

“The boutique apartments are designed to combine aesthetics with quality and services do not fall below those offered by hotels in the city,” Maria Sarafoglou, manager of the Myrties Boutique Apartments on Kalymnos Island, recently said.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

George Telonis

HATTA Announces New Board Of Directors

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announced last month its new Board of Directors following the resignation of Argyro Fili from the association’s presidency due to personal reasons.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Qatar Airways Among Top Three At Skytrax Awards

“To be considered among the top three airlines in the world is a huge achievement for Qatar Airways and takes us a step closer of being recognized at the best airline in the world,” Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Chalkidiki's Prefecture Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency new office in Athens.

Chalkidiki Tourism Agency Opens New Offices

The aim of the Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency of the Chalkidiki Prefecture’s new office is to become the “headquarters” for the conquest of the Athenian market, Chalkidiki prefect and president of the agency, Asterios Zografos, said.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

American Tourists Opt For Greece

The negative climate on the attraction of tourists from the United States, following the tragic events that occurred in May with the death of four Greeks, seems to have reversed, the head of the Greek National Tourism Organization in the U.S. Chrysanthos Petsilas said last month.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Source: SETE, Based on data provided by the UNWTO and the World Economic Forum.

SETE’s Facts And Figures On Greek Tourism

“Our statistical data on Greek tourism clearly shows that the country’s tourism is entering a new state of recession of unknown duration,” General Manager of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) George Drakopoulos said.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Thessaloniki Prefect Panagiotis Psomiadis.

Tourists Skip Thessaloniki

A special promotional TV spot will be released for Northern Greece very soon, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Yiorgos Nikitiadis said last month.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Acropolis Barricaded Again

The Acropolis was once again used as a bargaining tool last month when employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism kept the site closed for four hours as a symbolic protest against the ministry’s failure to pay some of their colleagues.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Goldtrail, British travel company, which specializes in holidays to Greece and Turkey, collapsed financially last month.

Goldtrail Travel Company Collapses

British travel company Goldtrail, which specializes in holidays to Greece and Turkey, collapsed financially last month, leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded abroad and many more forced to change their holiday plans.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Riots And Volcanic Ash Hurt Tourism, ATEM

The April and May incidents in Athens reduced initial encouraging expectations for Greek tourism, according to the six-month analysis of Greek tourism activities, released by research group Academy of Tourism Research and Studies (ATEM).

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

The leadership of Culture and Tourism Ministry announced in June that compensation would be paid to visitors who are “forced” to stay in the country due to extraordinary events.

Greek Tourist Compensation Scheme Causes Reactions

The deputy minister’s recent statements in Germany that Greece will compensate tourists for delays that are the result of strikes does not honor the country, according to Fedon Kotsampopoulos, spokesman for the German-Greek Business Association (DHW).

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

All-Inclusive Services Proposal Angers Hoteliers

“My proposal was not to ban all-inclusive services at hotels but to reward investors of new hotels with extra government subsidies if they choose not to offer such services,” according to Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Yiorgos Nikitiadis.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Tourism Professionals Fear VAT Hike Rumors

“Any decision that affects the viability and prospects of Greek tourism with low benefits is economic suicide, not fiscal policy,” the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels said last month.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Hotelier Federation Warns Of Tourism Revenue Slide

“The current tourism leadership, just like the previous one, has managed to devalue the country's tourism product by some 15 percent, causing tourism’s contribution to Greece’s GDP to shrink from 18 percent in 2008 to 15 percent this year,” according to President of the Hellenic...

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

It’s not a secret that many areas around Omonia Square (photo) are inaccessible especially at night, due to “shady” figures. According to press reports, many tourists this season have fallen victims to muggings in the city center.

Tourists Have Second Thoughts On Visiting Athens

The revenue of Athens-Attica hotels (3-, 4-, and 5-star) fell by 3.6 percent from last year’s January-June period as a result of a 1.2 percent drop in the average hotel occupancy rate and 2.4 percent drop in the average price per room, according to the latest study of GBR...

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Cabotage Draft Law Causes Friction

The bill promoted by the government for the lifting of cabotage restrictions is a historical reform for the Greek cruise industry, Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping Minister Louka Katseli said last month.

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

Προορισμός: Αθήνα

Τους τελευταίους μήνες η πόλη της Αθήνας έχει δεχτεί αρκετά πλήγματα ως τουριστικός προορισμός. Οι απεργίες, οι διαδηλώσεις και ο φόβος επεισοδίων, ο αποκλεισμός του λιμανιού του Πειραιά, της Ακρόπολης και ξενοδοχείων, δημιούργησαν αρνητική δημοσιότητα. Σίγουρα θα είνα...

Posted On 01 Aug 2010

, By GTP editing team

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