Event News WTM London Announces ‘All-spa’ Line-up for Wellness Lounge by GTP editing team 2 November 2016 by GTP editing team 2 November 2016 World Travel Market London is again hosting spa specialists in its Wellness Lounge, with 25 partners showcasing their product and – for the first time – a dedicated Wellness Speed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 As we develop new thematic tourist products based on our country’s unique competitive advantages, we are more ready than ever to attract tourism 365 days a year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Gerasimos Zacharatos, Deputy Secretary General Tourism Ministry by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Today we are supporting investments in tourism and are forming a targeted policy to reinforce infrastructure for tourism growth, we are creating a steady and friendly institutional framework for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Georgios Kaminis, Mayor of Athens by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 We at the City of Athens invest in building brand awareness, innovation and creative thinking to achieve robust growth, employment opportunities, bringing in income and improving the lives of our … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Yannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 There is a great opportunity to create sustainable, valuable tourism attractions that will foster job growth and economic opportunity for years to come. We are ready to seize this opportunity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on November 24 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service on Thursday, November 24, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Professionals Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Alexandros Aggelopoulos, Vice President of Aldemar Resorts by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 The philosophy of Aldemar Resorts is centered on the principle of “together we can do better”; one that more or less argues that the solution for Greece’s economic crisis will … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Spyridon Alexiou, President Greek National Tourism Organization by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 GNTO’s mission is to enforce the value of Greek tourism in cooperation with the tourism industry and the organizations involved, aiming at further increasing incoming tourism and tourist receipts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Weak Spending, Last Minute Bookings Take Toll on Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Last-minute reservations and decreased spending combined with an onslaught of taxes are cited by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) as the reason behind declining revenues from tourism this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Professionals Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Konstantinos Alexopoulos, CEO Domotel Hotels & Resorts by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 It is essential to take advantage of the country’s unique characteristics, set up a regulatory framework that will give this opportunity for growth and invest in an environment of synergies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Dimitrios Tryfonopoulos, Secretary General Greek National Tourism Organization by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Greece is a year-round safe destination where visitors are spoilt for choice whether they choose to visit the Greek islands or the mainland and its cities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: George Vernicos, President Economic and Social Council of Greece by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 In a competitive world that radically changes every day, we must guarantee that our tourism model constantly adapts, innovates and creates added value for the economy, the employment and the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Dr. Andreas A. Andreadis, President Greek Tourism Confederation by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Tourism professionals must forget “business as usual”, but think and act out of the box. We have to be innovative and true to the authenticity of Greece’s tourism product, while … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Professionals Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Michael Flerianos, General Manager Gold Star Aviation by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Celebrating our 25th year of successful operation, Gold Star Aviation is placed among the leaders in the industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Georgios A. Tsakiris, President Hellenic Chamber of Hotels by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 I want to invite and ask all of those that form the Greek tourism product, state and private sector, not to regard the past two – three years as the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets New York Meet Explores Greece as Medical Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 The prospects of establishing Greece into a leading medical tourism destination were discussed during a conference last week in New York, organised by the Athens Medical Association, the Central Union … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Yiannis A. Retsos, President Hellenic Hotel Federation by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 According to international guest satisfaction surveys, Greek hotels again verified the exceptional level of services they offer to their clients, standing high among competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Lysandros Tsilidis, President Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 We aspire for the constantly enriched program of activities of “Dodeka” to be used as a “toolbox”, not only by Greek tour operators and travel agents, but also by their … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aqua Vista Hotels to Show its Best at WTM London and Philoxenia Tourism Fairs by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels will participate once again as an exhibitor in two annual international tourism events: the World Travel Market (WTM) in London and Philoxenia in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Key Tourism Figures 2016: Eva Karamanou, General Manager of Amadeus Hellas by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Our ambition is to facilitate the entire travel journey from door to door, whilst improving the travel ‘experience’ for hundreds of millions of people every year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail