Month: February 2015 | GTP Headlines

UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System

The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to assist destinations in establishing effective rating...

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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Athens Event Examines Ways to Make Greece Major Medical Destination

Greece is setting its sights on becoming a strong medical tourism destination and sector professionals expressed their confidence on Wednesday, that this is possible with the modernization of Greek hospitals, reforms to the institutional framework, improved cooperation between...

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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Greek Products Star in Travel Bloggers Greece 2nd Networking Event in Athens

A tasting of top Greek wines and a unique personal bartending experience rounded out a Friday night in Athens for Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) during the group’s second networking event this year.

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow Takes Dubai, Istanbul Next Stop

Attracting high income visitors and bolstering profitable partnerships for Greek tourism enterprises were the main goals of the 2nd Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow held in Dubai this week, which brought together dozens of tour operators and agents from the United Arab Emirates...

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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Dates for East Med Yacht Show 2015 on Poros Announced

The East Med Yacht Show 2015 will be held on Poros between April 29 and May 3 this year, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association announced this week.

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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OSYPA to Hold Web Press Conference to Explain Negative Effects of Privatization of Greek Airports

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced that it will present the negative impact the privatization of Greece’s 14 regional airports will have on the country's economy, society and sovereignty during a live web press conference...

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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Greece Tourist Guide Federation Announces New Board of Directors

The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) today announced its new Board of Directors.

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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ERA Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Members

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is celebrating its 35th year of service to members. ERA represents the interests of 53 airlines and over 123 companies involved in European air transport.

Posted On 27 Feb 2015

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German Bookings to Greece Show 10% Increase

Bookings from Germany to Greek destinations have shown a 10 percent increase at present, according to the German Travel Association (DRV).

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Popular Greek Museums, Sites to Extend Opening Hours

As of April 1, 46 major museums and archaeological sites in Greece will extend opening hours to better cater to the needs of incoming tourists.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Greece Hotel VAT Hike Could Put a Damper on 2015 Tourism Expectations

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has outlined the importance of maintaining the current value added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek hotel industry, in a letter sent today to Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Greece Boosts Hotel Occupancy in Southern Europe in January 2015

Greece was among the countries that contributed to Southern Europe's occupancy growth last month, according to data released on Wednesday by STR Global on the European hotel industry for January 2015.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Destination Athens: Travel Trade Gather in Greece in April

International and Greek tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the third edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event to be held 26-27 April in the Greek capital.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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GEPOET Meets with Alternate Tourism Minister

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) to discuss the challenges of the sector and formulate a joint strategy ahead of the official launch of the summer tourist season.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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HATTA and MTS Group to Boost Promotion of Greek Destinations

The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announced that it will join forces with tourism consulting firm MTC Group to boost the promotion of Greek destinations to markets abroad.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Crete’s Incredible Edibles Feature in Germany’s ‘Essen & Drinken’

Traditional Cretan cuisine takes center stage in German monthly foodie magazine Essen & Drinken (Eat and Drink) with a 10-page feature on everything from olive and oil to herbs and spices.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Condor Airlines Celebrates in Athens

Condor Airlines recently hosted a reception for Greek tourism professionals at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Greek Wine Limnio Porto Carras Gets Thumbs Up in Blind Taste Test

Greek wine Limnio, a member of the Porto Carras family, was singled out during a blind taste test ahead of the annual ProWein wines and spirits trade fair set to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany, on March 15-17.

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Επιστολή ΣΕΤΕ προς τον Υπ. Οικονομικών σχετικά με τη διατήρηση των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων

Σε επιστολή προς τον υπουργό Οικονομικών κύριο Γιάνη Βαρουφάκη ο Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων (ΣΕΤΕ) υπογραμμίζει τη σημαντικότητα της διατήρησης των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων στο σημερινό επίπεδο....

Posted On 26 Feb 2015

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Greece Tourism Sector Targets 25 Million Int’l Arrivals in 2015

SETE, Greece's main tourism body, announced today that its official target for 2015 is for the country to attract 25 million international arrivals and over 14 billion euros in revenue.

Posted On 25 Feb 2015

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