Event News WTM 2016: Chatbots the focus of Day Three of the Travel Tech Show by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during the final day of the Travel Tech Show at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Cellars Welcome European Wine Tourism Day 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 Lovers of the vine will have the chance to join the Wine Producers of Northern Greece in festivities marking European Day of Wine Tourism on November 13 with the country’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Midnight Runners Bring Fitness Fun to Athens this Week by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 The Midnight Runners and their popular music-based workouts will be in Athens this Friday (November 11) for some fitness fun ’n’ games during the Midnight Music Run Athens Special. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Two World Luxury Hotel Awards for Greece’s Porto Carras by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 The Porto Carras Grand Resort, in the Halkidiki peninsula, northern Greece, just added two more awards to its long list during the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 held in Doha, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το ECOWEEK επιστρέφει στην Θεσσαλονίκη 14-20 Νοεμβρίου by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 by GTP editing team 9 November 2016 Έπειτα από μια σειρά δράσεων στα πλαίσια εορτασμού των 10 χρόνων από την ίδρυσή της, η διεθνής ΜΚΟ ECOWEEK επιστρέφει στη Θεσσαλονίκη με το Διεθνές Συνέδριο & εργαστήρια αειφόρου σχεδιασμού … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel WTM 2016: New Flights to Greece in Summer 2017 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 A number of new flight routes from the UK to popular destinations in Greece are expected to launch for summer 2017, according to information provided at the World Travel Market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek FinMin May Slap Short-term Rentals with 5% Tax by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 In efforts to tackle illegitimate home rentals, stem the practice which appears to be taking a bite out of the accommodation business and bring in much-needed cash to state coffers, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2016: SETE Chief Says Sectors Can Work with Tourism to Boost Greek Economy by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 Tourism can contribute to further growth and play a crucial role in restoring the Greek economy by involving other sectors, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on Monday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTM 2016: Historian Bettany Hughes Invites All to Chios by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 Known for her love for Chios, English historian, author, and broadcaster Bettany Hughes was the special guest at a promotional event for the island held at the Greek stand during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Aegean Islands Stand Out at WTM 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 The stand of the South Aegean Region at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London is surely one of the most talked about in the Greek section. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Melia Athens Renews Deal for Operations, Management by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 The Muskita Group through GM Hotel – Tourist Enterprises SA renewed its collaboration with Spanish chain Melia Hotels International for the operation of the Melia Athens this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions WTM 2016: Terrorism is Main Concern for Holidaymakers and Industry by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 Terrorism is the number-one concern for British holidaymakers, while travel industry bosses say terror attacks have had the greatest impact on their business in the past year, reveals research released … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cretan Daily Cruises Returns in April 2017 with Journeys to Paradise Crete Destinations by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 On the occasion of the closing of the season 2016, Cretan Daily Cruises thanks its cruises’ passengers, cooperators and friends, who were with them during another exciting summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2016: Partnerships and Collaboration are Key to Tourism Success by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 Collaboration between the public and private sectors was a key theme on the second day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London, as destinations, operators, airlines and ministers debated ways … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Travel Market London 2016 Celebrates 10th WTM World Responsible Tourism Day by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 by GTP editing team 8 November 2016 2016 saw the 10th anniversary of the responsible tourism programme at World Travel Market (WTM) London discuss responsible tourism issues with some of the movement’s pioneers. “Responsible tourism should be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2016: Greece Hits ‘New High Record’ in Tourist Arrivals by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 By the end of the year, international arrivals to Greece are expected to exceed 27 million – including cruise arrivals – which is a new high record for the country, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2016: Survey Reveals Positive Outlook for Greece, Egypt and Turkey by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 The tourism industries in Greece, Egypt and Turkey could be getting back on track, according to the WTM Industry Report 2016 released on Monday, November 7, the first day of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2016: Brexit Will Hit Inbound and Outbound Markets – But Trade Is Resilient, Say Bosses by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Countries around the world will see a decline in visitors from the UK as Brits feel the pinch following the referendum vote, according to experts in a debate on Brexit, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM 2016: ‘British Travellers are Loyal to Greece’ by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 “British travellers are very loyal and repeat visitors and the numbers are growing every year”, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during a press conference on the opening day of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2016 Opens for Business by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 began with a busier-than-ever Speed Networking event, attracting a number of first time participants as well as returning buyers looking to repeat the success … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail