Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tax-free Shopping Plummets in First 7 Months of 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 Revenue in Greece from tax-free shopping in the first seven months of the year has dropped by 18.54 percent compared to the same period in 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ancient Theatre of Delos Opens After 2,000 Years of Silence by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 The ancient theatre on the island of Delos will open after two thousand years of silence to host a play that aims to raise awareness about the tragedy of refugees … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tradition Meets Hospitality at Creta Maris by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 Creta Maris Beach Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete, recently held a “Traditional Harvest Day” for its guests and highlighted the island’s long tradition in grape growing and winemaking. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2016 to Reveal New Travel Trends by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London have once again collaborated to predict future trends shaping the travel industry in the annual WTM Global Trends Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Monopoly Debuts at TIF-Helexpo by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 The northern port city of Thessaloniki is finally getting its very own Monopoly board game set to make a debut at the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Discover Local Secrets & More at Mykonos Run 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 by GTP editing team 31 August 2016 Amateur and professional runners are invited to participate in the Mykonos Run 2016 sporting event in September, aimed at highlighting the island’s major landmarks and locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Visas to Russian Travelers on the Rise by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 There may have initially been some glitches to the visa process for Russian travelers to Greece, but the procedure is now as prompt as ever with the number issued between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Piraeus Port Authority Reports Increase in Cruise Passengers by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 The cruise industry in Greece saw an increase in the number of passengers during the first seven months of the year, according to figures released by the Piraeus Port Authority … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU-Turkey Migrant Deal on Thin Ice by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 “We have been clear on the consequences of a possible denial regarding visa liberalization… Turkey cannot continue on its own to stop irregular migration toward the EU while the EU … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Sees 55% Surge in Tourists from GCC Countries by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 Tourist traffic from GCC countries to Greece over the summer months hit a record increase of 55 percent, compared to the corresponding period in 2015, according to recent data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Terrorism Takes Toll on France, Turkey Tourism by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 France and Turkey are seeing tourism numbers dwindle as terrorism strikes this and last year have taken a bite out of one of their largest markets, according to the World … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Qatar Airways Brings Back its ‘Travel Festival’ Deals by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 Qatar Airways’ popular “Travel Festival” is back, giving travellers across the world the opportunity to enjoy dream deals to inspiring places – as well as having the chance to win … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eucrasia Messinia: Costa Navarino Launches Detox Programme Based on Hippocrates Theory by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 Costa Navarino has joined forces with the Eucrasia International Centre of Wellness and Preventive Health Treatment to present the “Eucrasia Messinia” programme. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Attica Group Posts Positive 1st-half 2016 Results by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 by GTP editing team 30 August 2016 Attica Group’s first-half 2016 consolidated revenue rose to 109.63 million euros compared to 108.87 million euros in the same period last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Major Luxury Tourism Projects Across Greece to Boost Economy by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Foreign investors are placing their bets on Greek tourism with more than 3,200 new rooms in the pipeline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Dynamic Tourist Flows for Ionian Islands in July by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Greece’s Ionian Islands, which include Corfu, Zakynthos and Kefallonia, recorded a welcome increase in the number of July arrivals, regional authorities said last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Summer Ferry Traffic Gains Momentum by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Ferry traffic to the Greek islands has picked up pace by 6.9 percent in peak season (June 1-August 18) compared to the same period last year, according to Shipping and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TIF-Helexpo, National Bank of Greece Renew Partnership for Two More Years by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo and the National Bank of Greece have renewed their strategic partnership through a two-year extension. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Santorini Experience 2016’ More Attractive Than Ever! by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Santorini – also referred to as “the best island in the world” by many established travel magazines and reviews of millions of travelers – will be a point of reference … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Woos the World with Sponsorship Deal at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 by GTP editing team 29 August 2016 Indonesia’s tourism ministry has signed a key sponsorship deal with World Travel Market London 2016 as the country plans to promote its ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ brand on a global platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail