Announcements No Athens-Piraeus Trains Tuesday Due to 5hr Strike by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 There will be no train services along the Piraeus-Kifissia railway on Tuesday between 11am and 4pm due to a strike announced by the Electric Urban Railway (former ISAP) drivers’ union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Industry sectors Thessaloniki Port Sale Priority for New Shipping Minister by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Ensuring the sale of a 67 percent stake in the Thessaloniki port authority moves ahead swiftly and trouble free tops the agenda of new incoming shipping minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Full-Speed Ahead for Corfu, Paxi Waterways by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 The waterways on the islands of Corfu and neighboring Paxi are moving full speed ahead after receiving approval for all contract procedures, regional authorities said this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Sees 6.9% Rise in Q3 Revenue by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Travel technology solutions provider Sabre reported a 6.9 percent rise in third quarter revenue, the company said this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘WE Smart Sales’ Launches Innovative Wedding & Events Platform by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 The WESmart Sales company recently launched its new and innovative weddings and events platform for the hotel and hospitality industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Tourico Offers ‘Best Value Hotels’ Through Entrada Platform by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Ahead RM and its partner supplier Tourico recently launched the “Best Value Hotels” new feature on its online platform Entrada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group Q3 Profits Up Amid Challenges by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Lufthansa Group reported improved profits for the third quarter of the year despite the challenging market conditions, the company said last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Digital Tips for Better Business @ Grow Greek Tourism Event in Larissa by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 Tourism sector professionals seeking to gain insight into best practices and how to enhance their product are invited to participate in a free event on Tuesday to be held at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Rome Readies to Welcome MCE South Europe by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 by GTP editing team 7 November 2016 It’s time for South European destinations and their MICE suppliers to take center stage and showcase their services to international event planners at this year’s MCE South Europe held in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Gov’t Reshuffle Reinstates Tourism Ministry by GTP editing team 5 November 2016 by GTP editing team 5 November 2016 The Tourism Ministry in Greece has been upgraded into an independent entity following a government reshuffle on Friday, November 4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greece Set to Impress at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Greece is getting ready for three busy and productive days at World Travel Market (WTM) London, which will open its doors on Monday, November 7, at ExCeL. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cruise Ships Sailing to Santorini Set to Drop by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Cruise programing data for 2017 is indicating that Greece’s world famous Santorini is set to see cruise traffic to its shores drop next year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens Airport Sees Significant Rise in October Passenger Traffic by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) in October substantially exceeded the respective 2015 levels by 12.4 percent, amounting to 1.77 million passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin Relocates Greece, Gives Arab Destinations Central Space by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Greece and several other major tourism destinations will be relocated at ITB Berlin 2017 in Germany on March 8-12 with Arab destinations moving into the travel trade show’s spotlight. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens Lends a Helping Hand for Global Month of Service by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 As part of its extensive social responsibility program, the Hilton Athens marked its Global Month of Service with hands-on action: throughout October more than 30 volunteers from the five-star hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Meli Tours Announces Participation in November Tourism Exhibitions by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Meli Tours, a member of Meli Group, has announced its participation in a series of international tourism exhibitions during the month of November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aegean Supports 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, Helps Cheer On Runners by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Aegean Airlines is making sure that runners of the 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” will get all the support they need during their struggle to reach the finish line on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News It’s Showtime! 57th Thessaloniki Film Fest Kicks Off by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 The Thessaloniki International Film Festival – dubbed TIFF57 – has raised the curtain and is ready to treat cinema lovers to everything from the latest to the greatest releases in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Athanassios Kavoukas, CEO of ‘Symphonia’, a Premium Greek Food Product Company by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Athanassios Kavoukas, the CEO of Symphonia Ltd., a company that produces a series of high quality Greek & Mediterranean products and markets them … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek 120 Κορυφαίοι Hosted Buyers στην φετινή Greek Tourism Expo by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 by GTP editing team 4 November 2016 Η Greek Tourism Expo, η επίσημη τουριστική έκθεση της Αθήνας, η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί 25-27 Νοεμβρίου στο υπερσύγχρονο Εκθεσιακό κέντρο Metropolitan Expo, συνεχίζει δυναμικά την προετοιμασία της διοργάνωσή της. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail