Month: June 2014 | GTP Headlines

Kefalogianni: Big Investments Coming To Greece

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 tourism to a special parliamentary committee.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Tourism Satellite Account To Launch In Greece

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.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Greece Considered Too Expensive For Shooting Films

Greece's high VAT, the cost of filming at an archaeological site and all the red tape and paperwork involved, are the main reasons why major Hollywood productions are being filmed elsewhere.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Tourists Leave Some 100 Million Euros In Tips In Greece

Foreign visitors leave some 100 million euros in tips every year to employees working in Greek hotels, restaurants and other services in the tourism sector, according to a new survey carried out by travel website Tripadvisor.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Former Marathon Beach Hotel In Greece Reopens After Renovation, Name Change

The historic Marathon Beach Hotel in Nea Makri, East Attica, has reopened to guests after a nine-year closure, a renovation and a name change. The hotel's new name is Marathon Beach Resort.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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3rd Fava Festival To Open On Schinoussa Island In Greece

The Small Cyclades’ island of Schinoussa (Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades), is hosting its 3rd Annual Fava Festival on Monday 7 July.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Travelport Signs New Global Distribution Agreement With United Airlines

Travelport recently announced a new long-term agreement with United Airlines, which will add to the availability of the carrier's best inventory and prices.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Aldemar Offers Children From “The Smile of the Child” A 5-Day Holiday

Aldemar Group offered a five-day holiday, under the sun of the Peloponnese and full of fun and games in the sea and sand, to 24 children from the non-profit voluntary organization “The Smile of the Child.”

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Creta Maris Participates In EU Sustainable Energy Week With Bike Ride

The Creta Maris Beach Resort held a bike ride on 27 June in Hersonissos, on the occasion of EU Sustainable Energy Week 2014, and accompanied the solar vehicle "SUNNYCLIST Hybrid Human Solar Vehicles" on its rounds on Crete.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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Maroulis Travel: Εις μνήμη Μάριου Τριβυζά

Με βαθιά οδύνη υποδεχτήκαμε το λυπηρό άγγελμα του θανάτου του Προέδρου της ΓΕΠΟΕΤ, αγαπητού συνάδελφου και εκλεκτού φίλου, του Μάριου Τριβυζά.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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ΣΕΤΕ: Δήλωση για την απώλεια του Προέδρου της ΓΕΠΟΕΤ, Μάριου Τριβυζά

«Το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του ΣΕΤΕ, με μεγάλη θλίψη, αποχαιρετά σήμερα τον καλό φίλο και πρωτεργάτη του ελληνικού τουρισμού Μάριο Τριβυζά».

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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In Memory of Marios Trivizas

Marios Trivizas, tourism entrepreneur and president of the General Pan-Hellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday, 28 June, following recent surgery complications.

Posted On 28 Jun 2014

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Civil Aviation Workers Call Off Planned Strike In Greece

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) on 28 June called off a 48-hour strike in Greek airports scheduled for Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July.

Posted On 28 Jun 2014

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New Tourism Bill

Greek Tourism Ministry Tables Draft Bill In Parliament

The Greek Tourism Ministry, on 27 June, tabled a new draft bill in Parliament that aims to strenthen tourism entrepreneurship and resolve various issues in the sector.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Tourism Priorities Under Greece’s Presidency Of The Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented the main tourism priorities under Greece's Presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) at an event held by the Foreign Ministry in Athens on 27 June.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Reuters Takes A Tour Around Athens’ “Ghost Airport” – photo report

Reuters news agency has published a photo report of photographer Yorgos Karahalis in regards to the current state of Hellinikon, the former international airport of Athens.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Central Pelion, Greece, Becomes New Cultural Heritage Destination Of Geo Routes

In early June 2014, Central Pelion in Greece was announced as the new cultural destination at Geo Routes Cultural Heritage Journeys under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Nana Beach Hotel Awarded By TUI UK & Ireland

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete, Greece, has once again been recognized for the quality and excellent customer service with the awarding of the TUI UK & Ireland Gold Medal 2013.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Sofitel Athens Airport Holds World Music Day Event

The Sofitel Athens Airport recently hosted an evening dedicated to World Music Day and the first day of the summer.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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Aegean Launches Video To Support Greek National Team Before World Cup Game With Costa Rica

Aegean Airlines has launched a video to support Greece's national team in its game against Costa Rica in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday 29 June.

Posted On 27 Jun 2014

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