Destinations news Greece’s Preveza Gets Seaside Opera House Made of Empty Cans by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 It took 85-year-old artist Leandros Spartiotis three years to collect over 30,000 recyclable cans to create one of the most impressive opera houses in the country on the shores of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Modern Art Show ‘documenta 14’ Set to Take Athens by Storm in April 2017 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 The City of Athens is officially counting down to one of the art world’s most prestigious events set to take place in the Greek capital in April 2017: the contemporary … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates KLM Now Serves Draft Beer on Selected Flights by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 by GTP editing team 7 September 2016 KLM now pours its own draught Heineken in World Business Class on selected flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Chain-brand Hotels on the Rise in Greece by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Greece is attracting the interest of major chains for the construction of new hotels and the investment in new accommodation enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Metro on Track, Expected to be Ready by 2020 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Thessaloniki will have a metro system by 2020, said the chairman of Attiko Metro, Yiannis Mylopoulos, on Tuesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region Seeks to Set Up Cultural Tourism Network by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 The Attica Region is inviting municipalities, organizations and businesses to join in its efforts to develop cultural tourism during a special event on September 28 at the Acropolis Museum amphitheater. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Two Greeks Share 2016 Nansen Refugee Award by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Konstantinos Mitragas on behalf of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) and Efi Latsoudi, the human rights activist behind “PIKPA village” on the Greek island of Lesvos, are joint winners of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aqua Vista Hotels Hosts Greek Artists Attending Summer Arts Fest on Santorini by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels this summer sponsored and was part of the action of the “Santorini Arts Factory” festival held on the popular Greek island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Volos’ Landmark Aegli Hotel Gets Facelift by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 The landmark Aegli Hotel in the heart of port town Volos is getting a new lease on life and will open its doors fully to the public in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Astir Palace’s ‘Arion’ and ‘Westin’ Awarded Green Key Certification by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 The hotels “Arion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa” and “The Westin Athens”, part of the Astir Palace Resort complex located in the Athenian Riviera, have been awarded with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Mideast Travel Wins at World Travel Awards Third Year Running by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 by GTP editing team 6 September 2016 Mideast Travel has been recognised as Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company for the third year in a row by the World Travel Awards during a glittering ceremony held recently in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Island VAT Hike Not Paying Off by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on Greek islands has not paid off, according to comparative data examining VAT revenues at 20 island destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Kountoura Points to Alternative Tourism as Next Big Thing by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Mouzenidis’ Red Square Greek Salad Breaks Guinness World Record by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 It was a colorful record-breaking Greek salad complete with 20 tons of fresh ingredients prepared by over 1,000 volunteers in less than two hours at Russia’s Red Square that made … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Goldair Handling Offers a Taste of Luxury at New CIP Lounge at Mykonos Airport by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Goldair Handling this summer presented its new luxurious CIP Lounge at Mykonos Airport, which provides premium services to high profile passengers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards HotelBrain Triumphs at 2016 World Travel Awards Europe by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Greece’s HotelBrain has been recognised as Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company for the second year in succession by the World Travel Awards during the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 at Forte … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MEGA AIRLINES STUDIES: Quality Education for the Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Are you aiming for an international career in the tourism or travel industry or are you already a professional who is seeking for new ways to expand business opportunities? Then … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ is Coming Up – Registrations are Closed by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 Everything is ready for the launch of the popular sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” that is returning for the fourth consecutive year in Messinia and Costa Navarino on September 9-11. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Paves Way for ‘Tourist in Your Town’ Initiative by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 A two-day event to explore alternative forms of tourism will take place in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, on September 6-7, on the American Farm School campus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Russian Premiere for the International Business Traveller Awards by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 by GTP editing team 5 September 2016 The Russian edition of the Business Traveller magazine will host the Business Traveller Russia and CIS awarding ceremony for the first time in Russia on September 26 in the Izvestiya … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail