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Lights, Camera, Action… Greece Readies to Attract Foreign Film Productions

Aware of the huge potential of attracting international film producers to Greece, the government is preparing a flexible legal framework that will provide the incentives to get cameras rolling on Greek soil.
Posted On 28 May 2015
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Alternate Tourism Minister Scraps Special Accommodation Seal

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to terminate the special seal indicating legitimate accommodation, which was issued by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in collaboration with other trade bodies.
Posted On 26 May 2015
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Minister Varoufakis Pledges Not to Raise VAT on Greek Islands This Tourism Season

Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis gave assurance on Thursday that there will be no increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the Greek islands amid this year's tourism season.
Posted On 14 May 2015
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Delta, Air France/KLM and Alitalia Land Antitrust Approval From EU

The European Commission announced a decision that renders legally binding commitments offered by Air France/KLM, Alitalia and Delta, members of the SkyTeam airline alliance, to help competitors enter the market for three transatlantic routes.
Posted On 12 May 2015
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Aegean Island Authorities Up in Arms over Proposed Tourism Levy, Warn of Action, Repercussions

Local authorities and tourism professionals from the Aegean islands are up in arms over recent leaks that the government is looking into introducing a special tax on tourism.
Posted On 06 May 2015
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Greece Considers Mandatory Credit Card Use to Combat Tax Evasion on Islands

Credit card use for transactions of more than 70 euros at Aegean islands is expected to become mandatory, according to a new multi-bill of reforms to be tabled soon in Greek Parliament.
Posted On 05 May 2015
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Υπ. Ναυτιλίας: Μειώνονται οι τιμές στα ακτοπλοϊκά εισιτήρια

Αναπροσαρμόζονται οι ανώτατες επιτρεπόμενες τιμές καθαρών ναύλων οικονομικής ή ενιαίας θέσης επιβατών στην ακτοπλοΐα, σύμφωνα με απόφαση του αναπληρωτή υπουργού Οικονομίας αρμόδιου για θέμα Ναυτιλίας Θε...
Posted On 05 May 2015
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Greece May Impose Luxury Tax on “Expensive Holidays”

The Greek Government may impose a new tax on holidaymakers that choose to spend their vacation on very expensive island destinations and reside in luxurious hotels.
Posted On 19 Apr 2015
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Businesses to Follow New Rules When Renting Space on Greek Beaches

The Greek ministries of Finance and Interior recently signed a decision that includes new rules for businesses interested in renting spaces on beaches to operate bars and cafes.
Posted On 16 Apr 2015
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GNTO Earmarks Almost 1 Million Euros to Promote Greece in Europe, US Via Google

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) has allocated over half a million euros for its latest promotional campaign to be launched via Google in the US and across Europe.
Posted On 15 Apr 2015
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Council of State Opens Door to Private Management of Greek Marinas

The Greek Council of State has given the green light to private entities to lease and operate marinas across the country, without however having the right to claim ownership of the said properties.
Posted On 15 Apr 2015
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Greek MPs Call for 72-hour Visa Scheme in Efforts to Boost Tourism

Eighteen governing party MPs have tabled a bill in Greek parliament concerning the issue of a 72-hour visa in order to facilitate tourism to Greece from neighbouring Turkey.
Posted On 14 Apr 2015
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Greece’s ‘Cosmopolitan Islands’ May Lose Special Tax Status

The reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini may possibly be axed, according to statements made today by Alternate Finance Minister Nadia Valavani.
Posted On 24 Mar 2015
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Greece to Form National Strategic Plan for Tourism

The Greek Government will form a National Strategic Plan for Tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.
Posted On 23 Mar 2015
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New Policing Plan for Athens Announced

A special policing plan will soon launch in the historic center of Athens to combat delinquent behavior and upgrade the Greek capital's image, according to the Secretary General for Public Order Dimitris Anagnostakis.
Posted On 23 Mar 2015
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Greece’s New State Assets Body to Fund Social Security, Not Debt

Greece’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), will be replaced by the Public Wealth Fund following a decision on Tuesday, by Deputy Finance Minister Nadia Valavani.
Posted On 18 Mar 2015
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Greece’s National Disability Association Calls for Accessible Tourism

Ensuring accessibility in tourism through legal, structural and social reforms will contribute greatly to the expansion and promotion of the country’s tourist product, the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) said in a letter with proposals it sent to...
Posted On 12 Mar 2015
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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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UNWTO: Governments Around the World Recognize Benefits of Visa Facilitation

Visa facilitation has experienced strong progress in recent years, particularly through the implementation of visa on arrival policies, according to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openness Report.
Posted On 18 Feb 2015
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Tourism, Innovation at Center of Economy Ministry’s New Action Plan

Tapping into the country’s productive forces by offering tax incentives and boosting employment are at the center of the economy ministry’s action plan to be implemented in the coming months.
Posted On 11 Feb 2015
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