B2B events Philoxenia 2016: ‘Tourism is a National Issue’, says Minister Kountoura by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 “Together we can take our tourism higher in the coming years. Tourism is a national issue and unites us all”, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said, while inaugurating the 32nd … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news fedHATTA-TCB Alliance to Promote Thessaloniki as Conference Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 The Federation of the Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) aiming to promote Greece’s second largest city … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Non-EU Travellers May Have to Pay €7 Fee to Enter Schengen Zone by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 People from visa-waiver countries may have to pay a fee to obtain authorisation to enter the Schengen Area, according to the European Commission’s proposal, unveiled recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Egyptair to Launch Thessaloniki-Cairo Service in 2017 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 From June 1, 2017, Egyptair will fly four times a week to Thessaloniki from Cairo, according to Salah Tawfik, the airline’s regional director for Greece and Cyprus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Etihad Airways Appoints Dimitrios Karagkioules as General Manager Greece and Turkey by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Dimitrios Karagkioules as General Manager Greece and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Over 350 Travel Professionals from Israel to Meet in Greece for ITTAA Convention by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 More than 350 tour operators, travel agents and tourism professionals from Israel will attend the ITTAA Annual Convention 2016 that will take place on November 22-24 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Eurocities Awards: Athens’ Citizens Platform ‘SynAthina’ Wins for Innovation by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 SynAthina, Athens’ public platform for engaging citizens, was honored with the award for innovation in this year’s Eurocities awards on the theme of the sharing economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens’ Galaxy Restaurant Promises a Unique Winter Dining Experience by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 The fashionable Galaxy restaurant, located on the top floor of the Hilton Athens hotel, invites all to an unforgettable dining experience this winter. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Launches New Direct Service to Seychelles by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 Turkish Airlines recently celebrated the addition of Seychelles to its global route map. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Nikitas Markopoulos, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Coco-Mat by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Nikitas Markopoulos, the co-founder and co-owner of Coco-Mat, a company that aims to offer a good night’s sleep to all through its natural … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η σημαντικότερη Ευρωπαϊκή συνάντηση του αειφόρου τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα στις 23 & 24 Νοεμβρίου by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 Για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα και συγκεκριμένα στην Αθήνα το Παγκόσμιο Συμβούλιο Αειφόρου Τουρισμού (Global Sustainable Tourism Council – GSTC) πραγματοποιεί στις 23 και 24 Νοεμβρίου 2016, στο Ζάππειο Μέγαρο, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ECOWEEK 2016 στη Θεσσαλονίκη: Placemaking in One Planet by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 by GTP editing team 18 November 2016 Για άλλη μια φορά, η ECOWEEK επιστρέφει στη Θεσσαλονίκη με διεθνές συνέδριο και εργαστήρια αειφόρου σχεδιασμού στις 14-20 Νοεμβρίου 2016. Συμμετέχουν φοιτητές και νέοι αρχιτέκτονες, σχεδιαστές και σχεδιαστές τοπίου από … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Kountoura Invites Obama to Holiday in ‘This Small, Great World’ by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited US President Barak Obama to spend his next holidays in Greece, during the dinner held in his honor in Athens recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece @ WTM London 2016 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Greece received messages of confidence from the British travel market during the 37th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 7-9 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Calling All Investors: Hotels Up for Sale in Athens by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Hotels or properties in central Athens suitable to become accommodation facilities are seeking investors who will take over and give them a new lease on life. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pylos Seeking Investments to Create Underwater Parks by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Brimming with antiquities and historic relics, the Pylos-Nestor municipality in the Peloponnese is seeking partners in order to create two underwater archaeological parks where visitors will be able to see … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Delta to Add Second Daily Athens-New York Service in June 2017 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Delta Air Lines will launch a second daily Athens-New York service from June 2, meeting the travel demand between Greece and the United States during the peak summer months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Mouzenidis Group to Show New Products, Services at Philoxenia 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Mouzenidis Group will inform the public and tourism professionals on its new products, destinations and services at the 32nd International Tourism Expo Philoxenia, to take place November 18-20 at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Santorini’s Vedema Nominated in ‘Love Travel Awards’ by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort on Santorini, has been nominated in the category “Most Romantic Resort Hotel” of the Love Travel Awards, the ultimate badge of honour for romantic hotels … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Porto Palace Thessaloniki Announces Seasonal Massage Treatments for Winter 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 by GTP editing team 17 November 2016 Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has announced a variety of new seasonal massage treatments for winter 2016 aimed at relaxing or energizing its visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail