Awards Syros Municipality Gets Thumbs Up for Green Record by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 The Municipality of Syros was recently awarded for its environmental record during the 6th European Business Awards for the Environment held at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air Astana Passengers Get Free Entrance to Kazakhstan’s World Expo 2017 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 by GTP editing team 24 October 2016 Travellers flying on Air Astana to attend the World Expo in Kazakhstan in 2017, will receive free admission to the exhibition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greece Shows its Best at ‘IMEX America’ Meetings Industry Trade Show by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 While attending the sixth IMEX America in Las Vegas, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece’s advantages as an ideal all year round destination that can host conferences, corporate … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism South Aegean Governor, Cosco Discuss Ways to ‘Save’ Cruise Tourism by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 In view of forecasts for a 30 percent drop in cruise tourism to Greece in 2017, South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos recently met with Cosco management at the Piraeus Port … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hotel Association Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote Greece’s natural wealth and sustainable … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Run Ready for Action this Sunday by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 The time has come for amateur and professional runners to hit the streets for the 30th Athens Run this Sunday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fashion Retail Giant ‘Forever 21’ to Hit Greece by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 LA-based apparel company Forever 21 is set to open its first shop in Athens in the first half of 2017 and plans to launch additional shops across Greece in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Restaurant in Athens, Greece, among World’s Best by TripAdvisor by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 The Funky Gourmet restaurant in Athens, Greece, is among the world’s best restaurants, according to travel reviews company TripAdvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alitalia Switches to New Sabre IT System by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 Alitalia has successfully completed a major IT system upgrade as all of the airline’s reservations, check-in and critical airline operations were recently switched from Arco to global technology company, Sabre. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Asia Cements Commitment to Asia Pacific, Stays in Singapore for Another 3 Years by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 Singapore will continue to be home to the next three editions of the region’s leading travel trade show – ITB Asia, following a partnership extension between the organisers of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Austrian Launches Virtual Assistant ‘myAustrian Messenger Service’ by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 Austrian Airlines is now offering its new “myAustrian Messenger Service”, a cost-free, virtual assistant that supports customers in responding to their inquiries via Facebook Messenger in a matter of seconds … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education IHU: Application Deadline for MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management on Nov. 1 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 Those interested in applying for the Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University’s (IHU) MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management program for the 2016-2017 academic year must submit their applications by November 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Varvara Neofotistou, Managing Director of Greek Coffee Company ‘Nektar’ by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 by GTP editing team 21 October 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Varvara Neofotistou, the managing director of the Greek coffee company Nektar, a family-owned and operated business. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Unveils Plans for Macedonia Airport, Aims to Boost Traffic by 47% by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 German airport operator Fraport recently unveiled ambitious plans for the makeover of the Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Six Greek Hotels Go Under, Now in the Hands of Eurobank by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 Unable to pay off their loans, six Greek hotels are now in the hands of Eurobank, the group’s Head of Group Corporate & Investment Banking, Konstantinos Vassiliou, said this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Chief Reveals Vision for Enhanced Air Travel by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 More efficient and less intrusive security checks, enriched air travel shopping options, a single order record to include all reference numbers for the trip, accurate real-time information and single identity … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News TUI Group Headline Partner of WTM Buyers’ Club by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 World Travel Market London has announced TUI Group as headline sponsor of its prestigious WTM Buyers’ Club, the business club for senior travel industry decision makers with direct purchasing responsibility. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Celestyal Cruises’ CEO takes the Helm at CLIA Europe by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 The CLIA Europe General Assembly has appointed Kyriakos Anastassiadis, CEO of Celestyal Cruises, as CLIA Europe Chairman. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aqua Vista Hotels Signs Multi-annual Rental Contract with Santorini’s ‘Ayoba Suites’ by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently signed a multi-annual rental contract with Ayoba Suites, a boutique hotel located on the renowned Greek island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Creta Maris Holds Action to Promote Environmental Protection and Cretan Culture by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 by GTP editing team 20 October 2016 The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently celebrated its Travelife Gold recertification by organizing a double action that focused on raising awareness of environmental protection and promoting the genuine … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
