Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Global Tourism Resilient to Terrorism, Brexit by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Global Travel & Tourism continues to register strong growth despite challenges from terrorism, political turmoil, global economic developments, and the Brexit decision, according to new research by the World Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture NE Aegean Islands Get EU Funding Priority for Monuments by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Over 10 million euros in EU funding have been allocated for the restoration of a number of monuments on the northeastern Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros: Three Days of Festivities for Ermoupolis’ 190th Anniversary by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 The capital of Syros and of the Cyclades, Ermoupolis marks its 190-year anniversary with three days of celebrations on August 26-28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards SITA Report Says Ryanair Best Baggage Handler in Europe by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 The latest annual SITA Baggage Report has rated Irish carrier Ryanair to be the airline with the least mishandled bags in 2015, when compared to other European airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mouzenidis Welcomes Relic of St Silouan the Athonite in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 As part of Mouzenidis Group’s efforts to strengthen ties with Russia and Belarus, the company’s president Boris Mouzenidis welcomed the relic of St Silouan the Athonite at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Cyclades Trail Cup Expands to Europe with New Italy Partner by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Organizers of the Cyclades Trail Cup – which includes the Tinos Challenge, the Syros City Trail and the 1st Andros Trail Race – have entered a deal with Italian race … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MCE South Europe 2016: Rome to Host High-end MICE Event in November by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 MCE South Europe is the high-end MICE event offering unique opportunities for South European destinations and its MICE providers to meet up face-to-face with selected worldwide meeting planners, having imminent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London’s LGBT Village Welcomes Madrid and World Pride as ‘Premier Exhibitors’ by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 World Travel Market London has announced the city of Madrid and World Pride – the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) event – as key exhibitors in its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air New Zealand Goes Hollywood for New Safety Video by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedian Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travelife to Promote ‘Green Hospitality’ at Sustainable Tourism Event in Slovenia by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Travelife for Hotels has been chosen as the preferred international sustainability certification programme and event partner to support the flagship sustainable tourism event “Global Green Destinations Day 2016” taking place … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Speak Greek Like a Greek @ Glossopolis by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Visiting Greece and eager to join in on the local fun? A new e-learning platform aims to teach tourists the Greek they need know to get around town and mingle … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Επιστολή διαμαρτυρίας για τη χρήση παράπλευρου οδικού δικτύου από τα τουριστικά λεωφορεία by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 by GTP editing team 23 August 2016 Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού (ΓΕΠΟΕΤ) διαμαρτύρεται για τα τεράστια γραφειοκρατικά εμπόδια, που δημιουργεί στον κλάδο η απόφαση του Υπουργού Υποδομών, αναφορικά με τον «Kαθορισμό εξαιρέσεων από την απαγόρευση … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in the last two decades and managed through its athletes to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Inbound Tourists to Greece Drop 1.6% in First Half of 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 The number of inbound visitors to Greece during the first half of the year dropped by 1.6 percent to 7,446 thousand from 7,566 thousand in the same period of 2015, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Taxmen to Snoop through Social Media for Clues of Fraud by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 Greece’s tax inspectors my soon be probing social media accounts in efforts to track down tax evaders and untrustworthy tax payers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Oscar-winner Payne Named Honorary Citizen of Aigialeia in Greece by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 US director Alexander Payne was named honorary citizen of Aigialeia last week during the annual Enoxenia 2016 wine festival, which is taking place August 17-28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Atrium Villas Offer the Ultimate Skiathos Experience by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 by GTP editing team 22 August 2016 Dedicated to ensuring the finest accommodation for its visitors, Atrium Villas, on the island of Skiathos, are designed for the seasoned traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Takes Action to Boost Tourism to Eastern Aegean Isles by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 In efforts to stimulate tourism to the Eastern Aegean islands hit by the refugee influx the Greek tourism ministry has announced yet another series of incentives including friendlier prices at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Chief on Twitter: Late Bookings Indicate Good Tourism Season for Greece by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 The strong last minute demand in bookings to Greece in July indicates a very good tourism season for the next quarter, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens’ 2,000-year-old ‘Aerides’ Clocktower Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 by GTP editing team 19 August 2016 The 2,000-year-old marble clocktower known as the “Aerides” (meaning winds) in the heart of Athens, in the Roman Agora just north of the Acropolis, will open to the public following … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
