Events Andros Trail Race Invites Runners with Grit to Join the Fun by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 The Andros Trail Race is about lots of determination and love for nature. The Cycladic island’s first mountain running event takes place on October 2 and organizers are calling on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Architect Heim Reveals Vision for New Delos Museum by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 Distinguished architect Jean-Pierre Heim shared his vision and plans for a new archaeological museum on the Greek island of Delos, with Culture Minister Aristides Baltas earlier this week, at a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Syros to Host 30th World Spearfishing Championship by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 The capital of the Cyclades, Syros, will this year host the 30th CMAS World Spearfishing Championship to be held on September 15-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Molyvos Int’l Music Festival Aims to Inspire, Connect, Unite by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 The 2nd Molyvos International Music Festival (MIMF), to take place on the Greek island of Lesvos, on August 16-19, brings together some of the world’s finest artists for four days … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism A Full-day Yachting Experience with Sounio Cruise by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 by GTP editing team 28 July 2016 Whether sunbathing on the deck is your thing or snorkelling in crystal clear waters, Sounio Cruise is ready to make your dreams come true offering daily cruises on board small … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Evia Island Sees French Tourist Numbers Dwindle by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 Tourism traffic from France to the Greek island of Evia appears to be on a downward trend with hundreds of bookings up in the air following the recent close of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture An Avant-garde Take @ Syros Int’l Film Fest this Week by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 Alternative, art, avant-garde, B-Movies, burlesque, comedy, film noir, foreign or independent or just some of the flicks to be screened at this year’s Syros International Film Festival (SIFF), which kicks … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Hellenic Seaways Launches New Ferry ‘Nissos Samos’ with Friendly Rates by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 A new ferry operated by Hellenic Seaways is set to hit Greek waters on Friday, serving Piraeus – Mesta Chios – Mytilini – Limnos – Thessaloniki the company said this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aldemar Resorts: Where Astronauts Vacation While in Greece by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 It’s no secret that Aldemar Resorts on the island of Crete are where celebrities chose to spend their moments of respite. And this year could be no different with Russia’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel South African Airways Launches Jet Flying on Biofuel by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 South African Airways (SAA) launched the first passenger jet in Africa to use biofuels, earlier this month as part of its plan to become the most environmentally sustainable airline group … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s New Vergina Museum in Macedonia to Open in 2017 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 The new Museum of Vergina in Macedonia is scheduled to open its doors to the public in 2017 with “Aigai: The first city of the Macedonians, from Hercules to Alexander … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wearing Only a Smile: Greece’s Best Nudist Beaches by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 by GTP editing team 27 July 2016 If swimming “au naturel” is your thing, then pack your bag and set off to some of the best nudist beaches across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Update 4: Athens, Paris Flights Cancelled Due to Air France Strike by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 Air France cabin crew have called a week-long strike, cancelling approximately 30 percent of domestic and medium-haul flights and 10 percent of long-haul flights through to Tuesday. Flights to European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New Carrier Naxosair to Serve Greek Isles in 2017? by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 A new carrier based in Austria and connecting European cities with the Greek isle of Naxos as well as surrounding island destinations is set to take off in 2017, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes More Russian Tourists, Turkey Spillover by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 The number of Russian travelers to Greece and the resultant spending has given the Greek economy a much-needed boost with arrivals up by 47.6 percent at 83,000 and spending increased … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The Ultimate Experience… @ Kalymnos Int’l Climbing Fest by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 What better way to experience the beauty of a Greek island if not from above? That’s the idea behind the annual International Kalymnos Climbing Festival, which takes place on October … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Five-star Skytrax Rating for Hainan Airlines… Again by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 Adding another distinction to its roster, Hainan Airlines represented by Discover the World Greece & Cyprus was awarded Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating earlier this month for the sixth consecutive … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Novotel Athens Presents ‘Musical Tuesdays’ with Marios Strofalis by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 Every Tuesday evening, from July 26 until August 30, guests and visitors of the Novotel Athens’ “Clair de Lune” bar-restaurant will have the opportunity to enjoy nights full of melodies … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Porto Carras Hosts ORC European Sailing Championship 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 by GTP editing team 26 July 2016 In its ongoing efforts to promote the Halkidiki region and boost marine tourism towards the extension of the tourism season, the luxury Porto Carras Grand Resort held the ORC European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Latest Capital Control Changes for Greece by GTP editing team 25 July 2016 by GTP editing team 25 July 2016 Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos approved the further relaxation of capital controls last Friday in efforts to efforts to boost confidence in the country’s banking system and pave the way … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
