Events Philoxenia Tourism Fair Back with More… of Greece by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 Philoxenia, one of Greece’s major tourism and hospitality fairs, is ready for action, opening to the public on November 18-20 at the International Exhibition Center in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region Lays Out Tourism Goodies for Global Travel Agents, Media by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 In efforts to highlight the sea tourism options available in the Attica Region and see them included in international tour packages, local authorities are currently running a series of fam … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greek Bike Friendly Hotels Get Special Sticker, Pilot Launch at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 Greek hotels welcoming bicycle lovers and accommodating their needs will now receive a special sticker in efforts to attract cyclists and actively contribute to sustainable tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Qatar Airways Named Best Middle Eastern/African Airline for 7th Consecutive Year by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 Qatar Airways was once again named the Best Middle Eastern/African Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards held in Hong Kong in late September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives LoveGreece.com Invites New Members to Join Network by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 by GTP editing team 11 October 2016 Heading towards the last quarter of 2016, promotion initiative LoveGreece.com is inviting new members to its network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Ups Investor Visas, Aims to Bring in Cash by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 Greece is increasing the number of “golden visas” to individuals investing more than 250,000 euros in property, aiming to boost state coffers while offering five-year residency rights in return for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Coveted Astir Palace Project Gets Green Light, Ready for Take-off by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 The Greek Council of State has approved amended plans for the sale of the historic coastal resort Astir Palace to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Traffic to Syros on the Rise, Municipality Announces New Plans by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 Tourism traffic to Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, picked up pace in the June-September 2016 period with 167,028 visitors to the island compared to 150,445 in the same period … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Sabre to Hold Technology and Tourism Event in Athens by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 International experts and representatives of the tech travel industry will meet on Wednesday, October 12, in Athens to join Sabre Envision, an event organized by Sabre Corporation to present and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ambassador of Greece Presents Credentials to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 The Ambassador of Greece, Christodoulos J. Lazaris, has presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, accrediting him as Permanent Representative of his country … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards South Aegean Recommended for ‘European Region of Gastronomy 2019’ Title by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 The “European Region of Gastronomy 2019” title was recently recommended to be given to two bidding regions, South Aegean in Greece and Sibiu in Romania. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates First A350-900 in Lufthansa Colours Ready for Takeoff by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 The first A350-900 with white Lufthansa paint and blue lettering is ready to go. Delhi and Boston will be the first destinations to be served. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Turkish Airlines ‘Travels’ Culture to Athens by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 Aiming to promote cultural experiences and strengthen ties between people of the world, Turkish Airlines has announced that it is sponsoring the “Turkish Film Days” festival in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Thessaloniki Night Run 2016 a Sports Party for All by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 More than 21,000 runners from Greece and abroad took to Thessaloniki streets on October 8 to test their limits during the 5th International Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το «100% Hotel Show 2016» θα δώσει 100% λύσεις και τεχνογνωσία για τους επαγγελματίες της φιλοξενίας by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 by GTP editing team 10 October 2016 Με νέες υπηρεσίες και καινοτομίες η Έκθεση-θεσμός της ξενοδοχειακής και τουριστικής αγοράς. Το εντονότατο ενδιαφέρον επιχειρήσεων και επαγγελματιών του ξενοδοχειακού κλάδου και του Τουρισμού, συγκεντρώνει το 4ο 100% Hotel Show, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Flights Back On After Strike Called Off by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Airlines have reinstated flights that were planned to be cancelled on Sunday and Monday, after the union of Greek air traffic controllers pulled its planned strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Air Traffic Controllers Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Greek air traffic controllers have suspended strike action, planned to begin on Sunday, after meeting with Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Tourism Sector Urges Air Traffic Controllers to Suspend 4-day Strike by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 by GTP editing team 8 October 2016 Key figures of the Greek tourism sector on Saturday called for the country’s air traffic controllers to suspend announced strike action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines to Cancel Flights Due to Strike by Greek Air Traffic Controllers by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 Flights to and from Greece are being cancelled due to strike action announced by the country’s air traffic controllers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Reveals Plans as World Book Capital 2018 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 by GTP editing team 7 October 2016 Encouraging reading, ensuring access to knowledge and information for all and establishing libraries are among the priorities of the Athens municipality ahead of its role as UNESCO World Book Capital … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail