Event News ‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ in Greece Wraps Up with Great Success by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 Some 2,000 amateur and professional athletes of all ages embraced the “Navarino Challenge 2016” sports tourism event in Messinia and Costa Navarino in Greece and participated in more than 15 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Pass Go… Thessaloniki Monopoly Finally Here! by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 The Thessaloniki Monopoly recently made its debut at the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), with the northern port city’s famous monuments, hotels, and landmarks adorning the board. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Airport Goes Blue to Honor Democracy by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 by GTP editing team 15 September 2016 Athens International Airport (AIA) is participating in the “Blue Athens Initiative”, held on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, which is celebrated every year on September 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Named UNESCO World Book Capital for 2018 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Athens, Greece, has been named “World Book Capital” for 2018 on the recommendation of the programme’s Advisory Committee, Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, announced on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Minister Expects Record Rise in Arrivals to Greece by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said she expects a record rise in the number of arrivals this year and increased revenue thanks in large part to the ministry’s targeted … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greek Tourism Professionals Introduced to E-commerce Gateway to China: Alibaba by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Greek trade and tourism entrepreneurs, keen on opening up to the Chinese market, were introduced to the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, a Chinese company active in consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: Greece’s Jan.-Aug. 2016 Incoming Traffic Marks Upturn by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Incoming traffic through Greece’s main airports escalated in the first eight months of the year up by 6.5 percent or by an additional 753,000 arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Asset Body Chief Says ‘Matter of Time’ Before Waterways Operate by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Waterways on Corfu, Paxi and Patra are set to operate immediately, Public Assets Management Fund (TAIPED) President Stergios Pitsiorlas said this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Dinner in the Sky’ in Athens to Say Goodbye for the Winter by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 “Dinner in the Sky” on October 5 will say farewell for the winter, after having offered the most unique and special meals – at a height of 50 meters – … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sky Express to Launch Athens-Chios Service by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Sky Express will launch flights from Athens to the Northeastern Aegean island of Chios as of October 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Airways Teams Up with Luxury Brand Jimmy Choo by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Etihad Airways, the official airline of New York Fashion Week, has extended its commitment to the global fashion industry by collaborating with iconic luxury brand Jimmy Choo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Με απόλυτη επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκε το Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 by GTP editing team 14 September 2016 Ολοκληρώθηκε με απόλυτη επιτυχία στις 4 Σεπτεμβρίου το Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria με 233 συμμετέχοντες σε 4 διαδρομές. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Airports See 8.1% Increase in Passengers in January-August by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports posted an increase of 8.1 percent year-on-year during the January-August period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TUI Extends Tourism Season on Kos by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 TUI Germany has announced that it will expand its programme for the Greek island of Kos with additional seats until the end of October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Pledges Emergency Support After Thasos Fires by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged to cover 80 percent of damages to homes and businesses on the island of Thasos after wild fires on four fronts destroyed large … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor Ranks Acropolis Museum Among Best in World and Europe by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, is the ninth best in the world and fifth best in Europe, according to travel website TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards for museums. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Access to Athens Mass Transport with Smart Cards in 2017 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has announced that it will begin to issue smart cards as of 2017 for commuters using buses, trolleys and trams and by summer for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN Shows Travellers Greek Hospitality with ‘Filepse Tous’ Scheme by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 AEGEAN once again is offering travellers a real treat via its special hospitality scheme, “Filepse Tous”, which sees Greek nationals choosing gifts for foreign passengers travelling home on the airline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Porto Carras Grand Resort Boasts 1st Bike Friendly Hotels in Greece by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 In tune with the changing trends and new demands, Porto Carras Grand Resort hotels Meliton and Sithonia are the first in Greece to receive “Bike Friendly Hotel” accreditation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Greek Star Singer Antonis Remos Takes Nikki Beach Porto Heli by Storm by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 by GTP editing team 13 September 2016 The night of September 9 was one to remember when Greek superstar Antonis Remos took the stage at the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail