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New Bus Stops, Parking Areas for Tourist Coaches in Athens

Athens Municipality designates bus stops to improve traffic and tourist experience, ensuring convenient access to attractions while minimizing disruptions.

Aris Marinis Re-elected President of General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET)

Aris Marinis has been re-elected as president of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET), the body that collectively represents travel businesses in Greece.

Greece’s Tour Bus Providers See Challenges Ahead, Still Need Support

GEPOET, the federation that represents Greek travel agencies and companies that provide tour bus services, is calling for “vital” support measures for 2022.

Greece’s Tour Bus and Travel Services Providers Calling for Support

The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises presented Finance Minister Christos Staikouras with 8 proposals during a recent working meeting, citing the challenges of Covid-19.

Greek Tour Bus Professionals Can Apply for Covid-19 Support

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses.

Emergency Funding for Greek Tour Bus Professionals Approved

The Greek government has approved the allocation of some 21 million euros for the relief of tour bus enterprises that suffered revenue loss due to Covid-19.

Greek Professionals Welcome Aid for Covid-19 Tour Bus Losses

Greek tourism enterprises operating buses have welcomed the approval of 20 million euros in aid to cover Covid-19-related losses in July and August.

Attica to Focus on Spreading Tourism Across Region

Promoting lesser-known destinations in Attica topped the agenda of talks between the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) and Attica Regional Governor George Patoulis.

GEPOET Announces New Board of Directors, Elects Aris Marinis as President

The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) recently announced its new Board of Directors, which is now headed by President Aris Marinis.
Aris Marinis, Secretary General General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises
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Key Tourism Figures 2018: Aris Marinis, Secretary General GEPOET

GEPOET Secretary General Aris Marinis shares his vision for Greek tourism and highlights its important role for society and the country's economy.

Key Tourism Figures 2017: Aris Marinis, Secretary General General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises

For 2018 we expect to keep up at this pace through our national advertising campaign, concerning the perception of Greece as a 365-day tourism destination.

Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2017

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures gave their messages, marking the importance of the sector for Greece.

GEPOET Requests End of Intercity Bus Transport Monopoly in Greece

GEPOET has requested for the government to work towards the full liberalization of the country’s regular domestic and intercity bus routes, which are currently operated by "one of the few monopolies that still exists" in Greece.

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Konstantinos Palaskonis, President General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises

We expect from the government to support the tourism enterprises as the strains are unbearable. Major delays in authorization, the highest VAT in EU are only but a few. Tourism is the only pillar of growth, the only sector that can boost our economy.

GEPOET: Greek Tourism Enterprises Federation Announces New Board

The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) recently announced its new Board of Directors, which includes a strong representation of local unions of travel agencies and tourist coach companies from destinations such as Crete, Corfu, Macedonia-Thrace,...

COTTM 2016: Chinese Market Shows Interest in Greece at B2B Expo

Following the opening of new Greek visa application centers in China recently, the Chinese travel market is now focusing on increasing bookings to Greece, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) said following its participation in COTTM, China's leading...

GEPOET: ‘Our Tourist Coaches are Not Striking, Greece’s Image Comes First’

Although it opposes the government’s plans for pension and tax reforms, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) on Monday clarified that its members/tourist coach companies were not taking part in any protest mobilizations.

Greek Tourism Sector Opposes Gov’t Pension Plan

The Greek tourism sector has joined a growing number of professionals across the country’s productive forces, including lawyers and farmers, expressing their opposition over the government’s plans to proceed with further pension cuts and increase social security contributions by...

ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Νέα Προθεσμία Προμήθειας του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος των Τουριστικών Λεωφορείων

Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού ως ο αποκλειστικός και πανελλήνιος φορέας διάθεσης του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος των Τουριστικών Λεωφορείων Δ.Χ. (ΗΑΣ) ενημερώνει ότι για τη νέα καταληκτική ημερομηνία προμήθειας του Ηλεκτ...

Sector Body GEPOET Upgrades its Online Presence

Representing the country’s travel ventures, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) announced last week that it’s new site - www.gepoet.gr - is up and running.
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