lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Giorgos Koumentakis, Contemporary Music Composer by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Giorgos Koumentakis, one of the most renowned contemporary Greek composers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η Greek Tourism Expo 2016 φέρνει στην Αθήνα 120 hosted buyers από 35 χώρες by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Εκατόν είκοσι επιλεγμένοι hosted buyers από 35 χώρες (Ευρώπη, Σκανδιναβία, Βαλκάνια, Μέση Ανατολή, Ασία, ΗΠΑ και Καναδά) θα δώσουν το παρόν στην τουριστική έκθεση της Αθήνας Greek Tourism Expo για … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το πρόγραμμα του «Santorini Experience 2016»! by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 by GTP editing team 30 September 2016 Όλα είναι έτοιμα για την κορυφαία διοργάνωση αθλητικού τουρισμού «Santorini Experience 2016», που αναμένεται να ξεπεράσει τον εαυτό της, στην 2η συνεχόμενη χρονιά υλοποίησής της, με το ενδιαφέρον να στρέφεται … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece is the No.1 Destination for TUI Austria by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Greece was the number one destination for TUI Austria this summer, according to the Austrian tour operator. TUI is confident that Greece’s success as a destination will continue in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UNWTO: International Tourist Arrivals Up 4% in First Half of 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Between January and June 2016, destinations worldwide received 561 million international tourists, 21 million more than in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. For the remainder of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Gets New Cruise Terminal, Inauguration Set for October 3 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 A new cruise terminal at Agios Nikolaos in Piraeus Port will be inaugurated on Monday, October 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Avis Donates Vehicle to Transport First Aid Supplies to Refugees in Athens by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Avis has donated a van-type vehicle to the Municipality of Athens to be used for the transport of first aid supplies to refugees. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sky Express Set to Launch New Routes in October by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Greek airline Sky Express will launch operations to and from Athens to Syros and Astypalea and also perform the Rhodes-Karpathos-Kasos route as of October 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MCI/AFEA Organize Successful ‘IPA 2016’ Congress in Vancouver, Canada by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services last month teamed up with MCI for the organization of the International Congress on Pediatrics – IPA 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kea’s 100 Years of Shipwrecks in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 A three-day event to mark a century since the S/S Burdigala and HMHS Britannic sank off Kea will take place September 30-October 2 on the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Acropolis Night Run Kicks Off on Oct 1 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 With the participation of thousands of runners and walkers of all ages, the sports event Acropolis Night Run will kick off on Saturday, October 1, in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Travel Market London 2016: Register for WTM Speed Networking Programme by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 World Travel Market London is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to apply for the hugely popular WTM Speed Networking programme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η ECOWEEK επιστρέφει και πάλι στη Θεσσαλονίκη by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 Μετά από μια σειρά εκδηλώσεων στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό η ECOWEEK επιστρέφει και πάλι στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Το Διεθνές Συνέδριο και Εργαστήρια Αειφόρου σχεδιασμού της ECOWEEK πραγματοποιούνται στις 14 – … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flights Return to Normal after Civil Aviation Workers Call Off Strike by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 by GTP editing team 29 September 2016 AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights will fly as scheduled on Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30, after the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) called off their strike on late … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism: Less Revenue in 2016, More Challenges in 2017 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos, expects no increase in tourism revenue for Greece this year, despite the rise in arrivals to the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Drops Five Places in WEF Competitiveness Ranking by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 Greece dropped five places in the rankings of 138 countries from 81st place to 86th in the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017, released by the World Economic Forum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN, Olympic Air Cancel Flights Due to Strike on September 29-30 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30, due to strike action announced by the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ELSTAT: Tourist Arrivals and Overnight Stays in Greece Rise in 2015 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 Greece last year recorded an increase of 6.1 percent in arrivals and 3.9 percent in overnight stays in hotels, similar establishments and campsites, compared with 2014, according to data released … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Google Trips App Goes Live: See More, Plan Less by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 Google is again tapping into the tourism market with the launch of a new travel app called Google Trips that helps potential holidaymakers plan their next adventure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Italy’s Vanity Fair Reveals the Colourful Traditions and Secret Beaches of Karpathos by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 by GTP editing team 28 September 2016 The Italian online edition of lifestyle magazine Vanity Fair revealed the wild beauty of Karpathos in early summer in a travel destination feature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail