2011 is bound to be better than 2010

After a very problematic 2010, the greekhoteliers, are forecasting a better 2011. “Greece is now a competitive destination in relation to Turkey and other European destinations,” says Giorgos Tsakiris, president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. “Barring events that could turn people away, next year is bound to be better than 2010.”

Greek hotels managed to keep the number of visitors up during a very hard year, with great reductions in room prices. But that will not be enough for 2011. Hoteliers are asking a reduction in VAT for  tourism services, as it is shown that for 1 percent decline in the price, a 3 percent increase is expected in the number of visitors. More visitors ultimately mean more money for the central government as well, even with a lower vat income.

 

 

4th Greek Luxury tourism and Property Road Show in Moscow

The 4th Greek Luxury tourism and Property Road Show takes place in moscow, 13 March 2010. Visitors will have the option to book a private meeting with a consultant and get information about luxury tourism in greece. Greece expects many arrivals from russia each year, as a matter of fact the russian language has become the second most used language in greek tourism industry after the english.

Patras

Patras is a port city located in the west Greece, in the Peloponnese peninsula. Patras port is a nodal point for trade and communication with Italy and the rest of Europe. Located 218 km west of Athens, it is regularly connected to athens and Eleytherios Venizelos Airport by train and buses. It is also connected by sea to the Ionian Islands and Italy ( Ancona, Venice, Bari, Brindisi ..) . The small araxos airport is located 50 km east of the city.Patras is famous for the Patras Carnival, the largest festival of its kind in Greece, and one of the largest in Europe.

Plaka , Athens

Plaka is the most beautiful section of the city of Athens. Under the Parthenon and the Acropolis, in the heart of the city it has a long history. Most of the cafes and restaurants of Plaka have been around for decades, since Plaka was still the center of Athenian Nightlife. That is not the case today though. Plaka today is full of restaurants, cafe’s and tourist shops. It is located between the metro stations of Monastiraki and Attiki. A place of culture and beauty, it is the meeting spot of painters, musicians and writers. Apart from the hill of Acropolis, there are many archaeological sites like the Tower of the Winds, the Roman Agora and others. A visit to Plaka is the best way to get a feeling of the history of the city of Athens, from ancient times to this century.

Elounda peninsula

Elounda is a small village in crete, mostly known for its luxury hotels, like elounda mare, peninsula etc.

Elounda bay

But that is not the only luxury elounda provides. Next to the golf courses and swimming pools there are a number of small taverns, apartments for rent and the beautiful sea. Elounda bay is much like a lagoon, the east part of which is the peninsula of spinalonga or kolokitha, or simply the “island” as the natives call it. The island is a NATURA protected area, where no human constructions are allowed.

Following the only road to the island up to a point, and walking a couple of hundred meters down the hill, the traveler reaches the most beautiful beach of elounda, kolokitha. There is no other easy way to reach the rest (fortunately:) )and much much less crowded beaches of the island, if you don’t feel like walking, you can only reach them by boat.

Elounda peninsula and spinalonga