Announcements in Greek Διεθνείς experts και best practices στο Boutique Hospitality Conference 2016 by GTP editing team 4 October 2016 by GTP editing team 4 October 2016 Πέντε διεθνείς boutique hospitality experts και επιλεγμένα best practices από την ελληνική αγορά τουρισμού αποτελούν το περιεχόμενο του συνεδρίου Boutique Hospitality Conference που θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Δευτέρα 14 Νοεμβρίου στην … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cosco Unveils New Piraeus Pier, Aims for More Cruise Passengers by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Chinese shipping giant Cosco unveiled a new pier at Piraeus port on Monday in the presence of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, Greek assets body president (TAIPED) Stergios Pitsiorlas and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Irked Over Turkey’s Latest Tactics by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Relations between Greece and Turkey are once again on the brink after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan “remembered” on Thursday to bring the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne into question saying that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Olympic Air Cancels Flights Due to Strike by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Olympic Air is cancelling scheduled domestic flights due to a strike announced by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers from 24:01 on Tuesday, October 4, until 23:59 on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greeks Holidaying Less Due to Crisis? by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Greeks took fewer holidays and cut their vacation period short in 2015, according to the latest data released by the country’s statistical authority ELSTAT, costing the local tourism industry up … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Eyes Giving Free Interrail Passes to Teens Turning 18 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 In efforts to bring European youth closer to each other, offer them a chance to discover the continent’s diversity and instil a “sense of belonging”, the European Parliament will this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Epirus Region Hosts Fam Trip for Sports Tourism Professionals from Sweden by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 The Region of Epirus will host a group of sports tourism professionals from Sweden, during a week-long familiarisation trip aimed at positioning Epirus as a leading thematic tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Qatar Airways and British Airways Strengthen Ties with Joint Business Agreement by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), recently announced a joint business agreement that will benefit customers by offering a wider choice of flights, an enhanced … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Novotel Athènes Promises a Unique Hospitality Experience by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Novotel Athènes now offers its business and family travellers a new experience of hospitality, which combines elegance with simplicity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Diazoma Launches Crowdfund Campaign for Restoration of Ancient Theatre of Cassope in Greece by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Working to showcase ancient theatres, Diazoma has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the necessary restoration studies for the “Ancient Theatre of Cassope” in Epirus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Austrian Airlines to Launch Vienna-Seychelles Flight Service by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Austrian Airlines will initiate flight service to the Seychelles starting with its winter 2017/18 flight schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Τα Boutique Ξενοδοχεία στο επίκεντρο του 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 by GTP editing team 3 October 2016 Το 100% Hotel Show βάζει στο επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες των “boutique ξενοδόχων” και παρουσιάζει μια σειρά από στοχευμένες ιδέες και λύσεις για την καλύτερη ανάπτυξη και εξέλιξη των συγκεκριμένων καταλυμάτων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Ministry Approves Two New Tourism Investments in Evia and Crete by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Two new “strategic” tourism investments in Evia and Crete have been approved by the Greek Economy, Development and Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kountoura Eyes Tourism Development of Parnassos by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Boosting the tourism appeal of the region of Central Greece through upgrade works at the Parnassos ski center were discussed during a recent meeting held at the Tourism Ministry in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Three Airlines to Fly Greece’s Subsidized Air Routes to Remote Areas by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Astra Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express will service a number of state-subsidized air routes to remote Greek destinations, according to an announcement by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture National Archaeological Museum in Athens Celebrates 150 Years with New Exhibit by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is celebrating its 150th anniversary since its foundation and has announced the new exhibition “Odysseys” as the main commemorative event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News EU-Arab World High Level Summit to Take Place in Athens by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 European and Arab government and business leaders will be brought together in Athens in November to discuss strategies of EU-Arab cooperation and partnership between the two major economic and political … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events ‘Santorini Experience 2016’ Schedule Announced by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Everything is all set for the Greek top sports tourism event “Santorini Experience 2016”, which is expected to really outdo itself in its second year as entries are included from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Nana Beach Listed Among Top 100 Partner Hotels of RTK by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete once again has been selected as one of the 100 top hotels working with the German travel agency network RTK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Business Traveller Russia and CIS Awards Honor the Best of the Best by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 The best of the best were honored at the first Business Traveller Russia and CIS Awards ceremony held at the Izvestia Hall in Moscow in late September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail