connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Category

//Laws, Regulations & Policy
0

Kefalogianni Meets With European Commission Task Force for Greece

Greece has made significant reforms in recent months to the tourism sector that aim to solve chronic problems, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed the head of the European Commission Task Force for Greece, Horst Reichenbach.
Posted On 23 Oct 2013
, By
0

Greece, Russia Sign Joint Action Plan On Tourism

A Joint Action Plan on tourism cooperation for the 2013-2015 period was signed today, 15 October, in Moscow between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Russian Federation’s head of the Federal Agency for Tourism, Alexander Radkov, and deputy head, Evgeny Pisarevsky.
Posted On 15 Oct 2013
, By
0

Greece Wants To Abolish Entry Visas For Russians

Tourism officials in Moscow have been assured by Greece that the necessary initiatives to further simplify the visa application process would be taken, while the ultimate aim is to abolish the visa requirement altogether.
Posted On 15 Oct 2013
, By
0

First Diving Parks To Open Next Year In Greece

By the summer of 2014 the first two diving parks are expected to operate in Greece, according to a joint decision of the Ministers of culture and sport, Panos Panagiotopoulos, and Marine, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, that was recently published in the Government Gazette.
Posted On 14 Oct 2013
, By
off

Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties With Israel

Greece and Israel signed a joint declaration on tourism cooperation on 8 October, following a meeting in Jerusalem between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and her Israeli counterpart Uzi Landau.
Posted On 10 Oct 2013
, By
Greek and Turkish flags
off

Greece, Turkey Plan Cooperation On Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry will soon set up a tourism information office in Istanbul to attract more Turkish travelers to Greece, it was announced on 7 October.
Posted On 07 Oct 2013
, By
off

Greece Aims To Attract Upscale Tourists

Greece will try to attract an upmarket tourist clientele by boosting new investments, upgrading offered services and developing new and attractive tourism products, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the Mediterranean Luxury Travel Summit in Athens on 7 October.
Posted On 07 Oct 2013
, By
off

European Commission To Simplify Visa Procedures To Attract More Tourists

Seeking to further develop Europe's tourism potential, the European Commission is preparing a review of the Visa Code before the end of this year.
Posted On 28 Sep 2013
, By
off

E.U. Portal To Help Tourism Job-Seekers Find Employment

In order to foster employment and mobility in the tourism sector, the European Commission has launched EURES, the first pan-European job portal that currently has many openings in the tourism sector.
Posted On 28 Sep 2013
, By
off

Greece Gives Residence Permits To Investors From Non-EU Countries

The results of Greece’s recently introduced favorable regulations to attract investment to the economy were presented today, 23 September, at a briefing in Athens by the Invest in Greece agency and the Greek Ministries of Development and Interior.
Posted On 23 Sep 2013
, By
off

Russian, UAE Investors Seek To Invest In Greek Tourism Sector

Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev recently expressed his interest to launch investment projects in the Greek tourism sector, during a meeting he had with Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis in Athens.
Posted On 13 Sep 2013
, By
off

TAIPED Announces Tender For Greek Thermal Springs

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) has launched a public tender for investors to submit an expression of interest for four thermal springs in the regional unit of Fthiotida.
Posted On 10 Sep 2013
, By
off

Greek Authorities Target Luxury Island Villas For Tax Evasion

Greece's Financial Crime Squad (SDOE) has revealed that owners of some 500 luxury homes on popular islands are leasing their property via the Internet without declaring income to tax authorities.
Posted On 09 Sep 2013
, By
off

EU’s Tips For European Travellers

Europe is travelling again with the beginning of the holiday season. For millions of Europeans travelling within and outside the (EU) European Union, there are certain travel considerations that every European should be aware of.
Posted On 05 Aug 2013
, By
off

Greek Restaurant Owners Apply For Special Sticker Indicating Lower Prices

Τhe federation representing the owners of bars, cafes and restaurants (POESE) has announced where interested parties can receive the special blue sticker indicating that they have lowered their prices as the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent comes into effect on 1...
Posted On 01 Aug 2013
, By
New Tourism Bill
off

Greek Parliament Passes New Tourism Bill

The Greek Parliament passed a new tourism bill on 31 July in an effort to simplify procedures to support tourism entrepreneurship, restructure the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and reduce administrative burdens to facilitate investment.
Posted On 31 Jul 2013
, By
off

Reduced VAT Rate Begins 1 August, What Applies To Hotels

Value-added tax (VAT) on Greek food services will be set at 13 percent (from 23 percent) as of 1 August until 31 December, at restaurants, bars, taverns and hotels.
Posted On 31 Jul 2013
, By
off

New Tourism Bill Expected To Bring Long-Term Growth

"The new tourism bill aims for long-term growth," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said yesterday, 30 July, during her speech in Greek Parliament. The new bill for Greek tourism will be voted in Parliament tonight, 31 July.
Posted On 31 Jul 2013
, By
Telendos Island.
off

Greek Mayors, Environmental Groups Oppose New Tourism Bill

The new bill for Greek tourism that will be voted in Greek Parliament on Wednesday, 31 July, is up against the mayors of 27 Greek islands who oppose provisions that remove the maximum limits on the size of tourism accommodation complexes (holiday homes) that can be built on islands.
Posted On 30 Jul 2013
, By
off

Greek Parliament To Vote On New Tourism Bill

Greek MPs will vote tomorrow, 31 July, to pass a new tourism bill that aims to make tourism development easier, according to an announcement by the Greek Tourism Ministry.
Posted On 30 Jul 2013
, By
« First‹ Previous101102103104105106107Next ›Last »

Newsletter

Signup to receive our daily travel-tourism industry newsletter.



CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Today’s Ferry departures

Piraeus port, Athens
Rafina port, Athens
Powered by: gtp logo

Newsletter

Signup to receive our daily travel-tourism industry newsletter.



CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

SUBSCRIBE TO RSS

https://news.gtp.gr/feed/

Advertise

GTP Headlines Media Kit

Copyright Notice

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts of texts published in this page and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Greek Travel Pages – gtp.gr and / or GTP Headlines - news.gtp.gr with appropriate and specific direction (hyperlink) to the original content.  All photographs appearing on this site are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

About Us

The team | About GTP Headlines

Contact Us

Greek Travel Pages,
6, Psylla str. Athens GR 10557
Call center: +30 210 324 7511

Contact Details

CONTRIBUTE

Guest posts are welcome. Read the editorial guidelines here.

Archives


Member of
sete logo
© 1998 – 2022 International Publications Ltd. - Terms