connect with us
Travel & Tourism industry news. A Service by Greek Travel Pages (gtp)
 

Tag

//European Parliament
pixabay
0

Industry Stakeholders Call for Integrated European Tourism Policy

Tourism and travel bodies have appealed to EU authorities to move towards an integrated European tourism policy with strategic funding at EU level.
Posted On 21 Feb 2019
, By
Geneva, 27.06.12. Implementation of the project EneXs with fingerprint recognition at the airport in geneva. © European Commission 2012 / Sébastien Féval
0

EU Lawmakers Agree to Limit Intra-Schengen Border Checks

EU lawmakers have agreed to restrict the initial period for border checks to two months, instead of the current six-month period.
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
, By
Photo © AP images/European Union - EP
0

European Parliament Improves Rail Passenger Rights Rules

The European Parliament has approved the update of rail passenger rights legislation, which includes higher compensation rates for delays and better assistance to people with disabilities.
Posted On 20 Nov 2018
, By
Photo source: European Parliament / ©AP Images/European Union - EP
0

Airlines to Provide Greek Police with Passenger Data as Greece Harmonizes with EU Rules

Airlines will be required to provide the Greek Police with data on passengers traveling into or out of Greece, as the country harmonizes with the EU’s PNR Directive.
Posted On 19 Nov 2018
, By
4

Visa Waiver for Five Countries on EU-US Agenda of Talks

A transatlantic dispute which does not allow nationals of five EU countries to enter the US without a visa, was recently on the agenda of talks between EU and US ministers.
Posted On 13 Nov 2018
, By
0

Foreign Investments May Soon Go Under EC Microscope

Foreign acquisitions and investments in a series of sectors, including media and technology, may soon go under the microscope of the European Commission.
Posted On 12 Nov 2018
, By
0

Athens Hosts Discussion on Airbnb Phenomenon in Europe

Ways to regulate the home sharing market and deal with the issue of overtourism in European cities were discussed between the mayors of Athens, Santorini and Florence.
Posted On 23 Oct 2018
, By
0

Aviation Industry Wary of Proposed Daylight Saving Time Change

A proposition to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent is causing concern among aviation circles, which claim it will lead to disruption.
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
, By
Upgraded Boarding Card control points.
0

EU Lawmakers Adopt ‘ETIAS’ Travel Authorization System

The European Parliament approved the establishment of ETIAS, an EU regulation that will include advanced checks to visa-exempt third-country nationals traveling to the Schengen area.
Posted On 06 Jul 2018
, By
0

Greece in Top 5 Schengen Countries Issuing Short-stay Visas

Greece is ranked fifth among 10 Schengen countries that received the most short-stay visa applications in 2017 after France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Posted On 03 May 2018
, By
0

ETIAS: Advanced Checks and Travel Authorization Fee for non-EU Visitors to Schengen Area

ETIAS, a new EU regulation that will include advanced checks, is on a path to apply to visa-free third country nationals wanting to travel in the Schengen area.
Posted On 25 Apr 2018
, By
0

EU Set to Suggest Mandatory Fingerprinting on All IDs

In efforts to tackle terrorism, the European Commission plans to table a proposal that all EU identification cards include fingerprinting.
Posted On 17 Apr 2018
, By
0

EU’s PNR Directive Tightens Security for Travelers

The European Parliament and Council PNR (Passenger Name Record) Directive, being adopted across the EU, will require travelers to provide detailed personal information ahead of travel.
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
, By
0

EC Invites Municipalities to Apply for Free WiFi Hotspot Funding

The European Commission invites municipal authorities across Europe to apply for funding to build free wireless Internet hotspots in public spaces under its WiFi4EU program.
Posted On 21 Mar 2018
, By
0

UNWTO Bolsters Teamwork in Tourism with EU

The UNWTO and the European Parliament signed an agreement in Brussels towards the advancement of sustainable tourism across the EU.
Posted On 01 Mar 2018
, By
0

EU and China to Discuss Tourism and Culture Cooperation in Brussels

The 2018 EU-China Tourism Year initiative will be the focus of a cooperation summit at the European Parliament in Brussels on February 28.
Posted On 27 Feb 2018
, By
0

SETE Empowers Greek Tourism in Brussels

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) recently visited Europe’s decision-making center, Brussels, to highlight the significance of Greek tourism.
Posted On 23 Feb 2018
, By
(From left to right) SETE PR Xenofon Petropoulos, SETE President Yiannis Retsos, Greek MEP Elizabeth Vozenberg, Greek MEP Miltos Kyrkos, European Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos, Marketing Greece CEO Ioanna Dretta and SETE Institute General Director Ilias Kikilias. Photo credit: Greek Travel Pages (GTP)
0

SETE in Brussels – Greek Tourism ‘Speaks Out’ in European Parliament

The European Parliament on Tuesday was informed of the strength, resilience and prospects of Greek tourism, as well as the challenges impending its future.
Posted On 20 Feb 2018
, By
0

Greece Launches European Cultural Heritage Year Events

Greece officially launched the European Year of Cultural Heritage, an initiative of the European Commission, with a special event focused on Rebetiko music.
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
, By
0

Schengen Zone Airport Checks Legal, Biometric IDs a Requirement

European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos recently stated that Schengen zone checks were both legal and carried out in most countries regularly.
Posted On 18 Dec 2017
, By
123

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
gtp headlines 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 – 2019 International Publications Ltd. - Terms

Cookies

This site uses cookies to improve user experience. Find out more.