Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Stavros Katsikadis, President Greek Marinas Association by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Although the country has been facing severe financial difficulties, the Greek marinas have been able to sustain high standards of hospitality and service to the permanent and transient boat visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Professionals Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Kostas Tsovilis, Managing Director Goldair Tourism by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Goldair tourism, as one of the most dynamic and most competitive companies in international tourism, is again present among all international travel professionals, to participate to this leading global event … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Theodore Kontes, President Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Worldwide guests show a great interest in the East Mediterranean — which includes destination Greece — as it is renowned for its important history and different cultures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Alexandros Vassilikos, President Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Although tourist arrival numbers are better than last year we don’t consider this as a success indicator, as we think quality and growth are factors of success especially in our … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Regional Governors Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Governor of Central Macedonia Region by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Introducing Central Macedonia, we present a piece of modern Greece, with cities full of life, ready to offer to the most demanding visitor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Aristotelis Thomopoulos, President Thessaloniki Hotels Association by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Within the wider context of the National Strategy for Tourism, Thessaloniki Hotels Association aims to promote Thessaloniki as a city break destination not only for groups but also for individual … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Professionals Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Theodore Vokos, Executive Director Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 It is the duty of all the stakeholders to support our tourism industry as it will immensely contribute to the Greek GDP and add much needed jobs to our economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Regional Governors Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Kostas Agorastos, Governor of Thessaly Region by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 The hospitality of the Thessalians and the endless possibilities of our region, enable it to meet the needs of each guest, throughout the year/during all seasons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Key Tourism Figures 2016: Leonidas Zotos, General Manager for Greece Travelport by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 Travelport’s mission, as a Travel Commerce Platform provider, is creating synergies and network effects that facilitate revenue growth across the whole travel value chain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Greetings 2016 Key Tourism Figures 2016: Yiannis Paraschis, CEO Athens International Airport by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 by GTP editing team 1 November 2016 We strongly believe that the introduction of an experienced and capable regional airports’ new private operator will lead to a boost of the overall aviation business in Greece, with positive … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Tenders Last-minute Bid by India-based GAL for Crete’s Kastelli Airport by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) submitted a binding offer – jointly with Greek infrastructure company GEK Terna Group – last week, for the development, operation and management of the new Kastelli … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU, Canada Agree on Free Trade, Sign Deal by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 A free trade deal between the EU and Canada set to create jobs and boost growth was inked on Sunday. Known as CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, paves … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Centuries Later Jesus’ Tomb Sees Light of Day by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 A conservation team headed by the National Technical University of Athens working on a restoration project of the Holy Edicule, the shrine that surrounds the stone tomb believed to belong … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Professor Marianna Sigala Honoured with EuroCHRIE President’s Award 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 Dr. Marianna Sigala, Professor in Tourism, was honored with the EuroCHRIE President’s Award 2016 during the 34th annual EuroCHRIE conference held recently at the Budapest Metropolitan University in Hungary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Qatar Airways Becomes Official Carrier of 32nd Philoxenia Expo in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 The national airline of the State of Qatar, Qatar Airways, is to be the official air carrier of this year’s Philoxenia, Greece’s international tourism exhibition, following an agreement between organizer … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Launches New Revenue Management Tool, Aegean Airlines Picks it Up by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 Sabre recently launched its revenue management platform AirVision Revenue Optimizer, which is designed to help airlines respond to rapidly changing market conditions in real-time and to optimize multiple revenue streams … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards South Aegean Region Collects Gold ‘Best City Award’ for Promotional Campaign by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 The South Aegean Region won a gold award for its promotional digital campaign “Aegean Islands. Like NO Other”, at the Best City Awards 2016 ceremony held recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Safe and Seamless Travel’ on Agenda of UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit hosts an array of leading speakers from both the private and public sector to discuss the key topic of safe and seamless travel at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Call for Abstracts: CEST2017 – 15th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 The organizing and scientific committees of the 15th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2017), to take place on Rhodes, has announced the call for abstracts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates UIA Announces New Passenger Service and Revenue Management Systems by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 by GTP editing team 31 October 2016 Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has successfully cut over to Amadeus Altea Passenger Service System and PROS Origin&Destination Revenue Management System. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail