Awards Crete’s Nana Beach Hotel ‘Goes Local’ for Second Year by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 The Nana Beach hotel in Heraklion, Crete, has been awarded “We do Local” certification for the second year in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sky Express to Launch Athens-Skiathos Service by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 Greek airline Sky Express will soon launch flights from Athens to the Greek island of Skiathos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ανοιχτή επιστολή της fedΗΑΤΤΑ για την 48ωρη απεργία της ΠΝΟ by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 by GTP editing team 19 September 2016 H Ομοσπονδία Ελληνικών Συνδέσμων Τουριστικών & Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων (fedHATTA) σε ανοιχτή επιστολή της αναφέρεται στα προβλήματα που θα προκαλέσει η 48ωρη απεργία της Πανελλήνιας Ναυτικής Ομοσπονδίας (ΠΝΟ) στα λιμάνια όλης … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GTP Gets the Grand Tour of Athens’ New Gem: The Electra Metropolis by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 The brand new Electra Metropolis, the fifth hotel of Electra Hotels & Resorts, has opened its doors in the building which up until 2004 housed the Education Ministry on Mitropoleos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Kountoura Scraps Obsolete Regime, Paves Way for Tourism Facility Upgrade in Greece by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to do away with an outdated decree, known as PETA, in order to simplify procedures for the renovation, re-operation and upgrade of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Coastal Shipping Performance Similar to Last Year by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 Greece’s ferry traffic this year appears to be at the same levels with last year with an obvious drop in tourist traffic to the Northeastern Aegean islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa is First European Airline to Offer TSA PreCheck by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 Lufthansa recently became the first European airline to join the expedited-screening program – TSA PreCheck – for travelers at U.S. airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: China’s Desire to Travel Abroad Remains Unbroken by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 China registered by far the highest growth in outbound travel in 2015, consolidating its position as one of the world’s most important source markets for international travel, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GB Roof Garden Wins 2016 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 The GB Roof Garden of the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been honored by the Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Restaurant Awards for the fourth year in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ECOWEEK to Suggest Sustainable Design Solutions for Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 Following a series of events in Greece and abroad, ECOWEEK is scheduled to visit Thessaloniki on November 14-20 to suggest new ideas and sustainable design solutions for the northern Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Google, Priceline Group Join Inaugural 3-day Keynote Lineup at ITB Asia 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 For the first time ever, the keynote sessions of ITB Asia will stretch across all three days of the travel exhibition, exploring pertinent topics such as the impact of mobile … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Austrian Airlines Introduces New Career Model for Pilots by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 A new career model has been introduced for some 1,000 pilots working for Austrian Airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Nikolas & Manos Smyrlakis, Founders of “Finest Roots” Premium Spirits by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 by GTP editing team 16 September 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Manos and Nikolas Smyrlakis, founders of the “Finest Roots”, a premium brand offering four traditional Greek liqueurs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece September 22-23 Due to 48-hour Strike by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service from 6am on Thursday, September 22, until 6am on Saturday, September 24, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Boosts Employment in First Seven Months of 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 The Greek tourism sector remains one of the country’s driving forces contributing some 82 percent to the increase in employment in the first seven months of the year, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Explores Cross-border E-commerce Opportunities with China’s Alibaba, Partnerships Announced by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 A new page in Greece’s trade and tourism has opened with the recent discussions of Greek ministers and businessmen with representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Gov’t Welcomes Juncker’s Pledge for United Europe by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s call for a united Europe; one that is fair, tolerant and safe, was warmly received by the Greek government this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Seaways Up for Grabs, Let the Bidding Begin by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 A 40.4 percent stake in ferry services provider Hellenic Seaways (HSW) is up for sale after Piraeus Bank launched an open international tender for the company this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Creta Beach Hotel & Bungalows the Place to Be in October by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 A Civitel Group member, Creta Beach Hotel & Bungalows is proud to add the “Powering Global Travel Award 2015” to its list of achievements and invites travelers to take advantage … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates IndiGo Signs its First Ever GDS Agreement with Travelport by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, will now distribute all of its fares and ancillary products to Travelport-connected customers worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail