Sea Tourism At Least Four Dead in Greek Speedboat Crash Near Aegina by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 An eight-meter speed craft crashed into a tourist boat on Tuesday killing at least four people and leaving five injured near the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Authorities Urge Tourists to Demand Receipts by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 Greece’s Secretary General of Public Revenue Giorgos Pitsilis is urging all tourists to demand receipts for products or services as the finance ministry is moving full-speed ahead with over 30,000 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Singapore’s Scoot Comes to Europe: Athens 1st Stop by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 Singapore Airlines-owned low-cost carrier Scoot will be flying to Europe next June with Athens as its first stop, the company announced on Tuesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Free August Full Moon Events Across Greece to Mesmerize by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 Not one or two but four days of free full moon fun are in store for visitors and locals across Greece in celebration of the August full moon on Thursday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Syros’ 1st Rebetiko Fest ‘Sings’ the Greek Blues by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 by GTP editing team 16 August 2016 The Cycladic island of Syros will pay tribute to the Greek blues, aka the “rebetiko”, with five days full of music and more during the 1st Rebetiko Festival: Markos Vamvakaris’ … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Thailand Rocked by Explosions, UNWTO Condemns Attacks by GTP editing team 12 August 2016 by GTP editing team 12 August 2016 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Friday strongly condemned the attacks perpetrated in Thailand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Excessive Taxes Hinder Tourism Development in Greece by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 The excessive tax burden in Greece, both in terms of direct and indirect taxes, continue to negatively affect the development of the country’s tourism and economy in general, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Business Insider: Santorini Among Destinations with ‘Stunning View’ by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 The Greek island of Santorini is included on a list compiled by Business Insider that reveals 13 of the most stunning views in the world that are “worth the climb” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Launches Free Events for the Public by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Aiming to keep the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in constant dialogue with the public until its official delivery to the State, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has announced … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Revitalize in Athens with a Plunge at Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms New Pool by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms, located on the outskirts of Athens in amid pine trees in the suburb of Drosia, invites visitors and guests to take a refreshing plunge in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Best Western Achieves Record First Semester Bookings, Posts Revenue Increase by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Best Western Hotels and Resorts saw a 17 percent increase in overnight stays and revenue in the region of Southeastern Europe, during the first six months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Syros City Trail 2016’ Race Schedule Announced by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 For the second year running, the Syros City Trail is taking place on the island of Syros. The aim of the run, which will be held on September 3 this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ANEK LINES Renews Support for Platanias FC by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Greek passenger shipping company ANEK LINES recently announced its continued support of Chania-based football club Platanias F.C. as renewed sponsor for the fifth year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates UIA Carries 487 Aided Passengers Via Humanitarian Carriage Program by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) carried 487 aided passengers – 392 children and their companions, and 95 wounded ATO soldiers – within the framework of its large-scale Humanitarian Carriage Program during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Star Alliance Invites Bloggers to Spread the Word on its New Themed Itineraries by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 This summer, Star Alliance has invited seven international travel bloggers to embark on seven different “Round The World” journeys on its member airlines. The Alliance has now added themed itineraries … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Vote in the Historic Hotels of Europe 2017 Excellence Awards by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) is inviting past guests and discerning travellers to vote in its fifth annual excellence awards and honour the staff and managers of hotels that shine … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Demetrios Fakinos, Design Chief by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 by GTP editing team 11 August 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Demetrios Fakinos, one of the most important figures in Greece in the field of design. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: July Last Minute Tourist Rush Boosts Arrivals to Greece by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 A last minute rush of bookings to Greece in July may help achieve the goal of a six percent increase in arrivals to the country this year but is not … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Cosco Obtains Majority Stake in Piraeus Port Authority by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 The majority stake of 51 percent of the Piraeus Port Authority’s shares was transferred to China’s Cosco Group on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Rio 2016 Olympics: Shooter Korakaki Wins Greece’s First Gold Medal by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 by GTP editing team 10 August 2016 Anna Korakaki on Tuesday won Greece’s first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women’s 25 meter pistol competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail