Happenings Emirates’ In-flight Experience… ‘Lands’ in Athens by GTP editing team 5 July 2016 by GTP editing team 5 July 2016 Emirates was recently the host of a special evening event at the open air cinema Cine Flisvos at the Athens Riviera and introduced guests to the authentic Emirates in-flight entertainment … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek fedHATTA: Επιτέλους διαφυλάσσεται το έργο των τουριστικών γραφείων by GTP editing team 5 July 2016 by GTP editing team 5 July 2016 Το Γραφείο του Γενικού Γραμματέα Τουριστικής Πολιτικής Ανάπτυξης του Υπουργείου Οικονομίας, Ανάπτυξης Τουρισμού, με δύο πρόσφατα έγγραφά του προς τις Περιφερειακές Υπηρεσίες Τουρισμού του Υπουργείου, αποκαθιστά επιτέλους την τάξη όσον … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alitalia Cancels 142 Flights Due to Strike Action by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 Italy’s national carrier Alitalia has announced the cancellation of 142 flights scheduled for Tuesday due to strike action by part of its staff. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Stays Strong in June by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 Figures for June released by the Athens International Airport (AIA) confirmed continued rise in passenger traffic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism, Trade Sector Bodies Call for Turn to E-transactions by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 Greece’s tourism and trade sector bodies are calling on the government to push for the implementation of electronic transactions in efforts to cut operational costs for both businesses and government … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ecoweek Crete Hands Tools to Next Generation for Sustainable Change by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 In a rare example of the “magic” that happens when private and public, local and international meet on one front and for one cause, Ecoweek 2016 at Agios Nikolaos on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Germans Eyeing Greece Investments Enterprise Body Says by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 German investors are exploring opportunities in Greece to place their capital, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Christine Lagarde: Greece Should Permanently Host the Olympic Games by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, recently agreed that the Olympic Games should be hosted permanently in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘bluegr Hotels & Resorts’ Not Connected with Bankrupt Gas Company ‘Jetoil’ by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 The private family-owned hotel and tourism company bluegr Hotels & Resorts, founded by Gina Mamidakis, has no corporate or business relationship or any association with the gas company Jetoil, an … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hospitality Startup ‘Workathlon’ Attends MIT Enterprise Forum Boot Camp in Boston by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 Workathlon, a Greek company that finds, vets and hires the best staff in hospitality, was among the startups from Greece selected to attend a week-long boot camp at the Massachusetts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Domus Renier Boutique Hotel: New Arrival in Chania, Crete by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 The Domus Renier Boutique Hotel, a place where history and modern architecture coexist, has opened its doors in the heart of the old Venetian Port of Chania and promises memorable … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Asia Partners with International SOS for Medical & Travel Security by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 by GTP editing team 4 July 2016 ITB Asia, to take place on October 19-21 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, will host workshops on mitigating the risk of business travel in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Alpha Bank: Brexit May Have Negative Impact on Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 UK demand for Greek tourism services may be adversely affected if the rate of the British pound against the euro remains at a low level for a long time, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Cosco-OLP Deal Ratified Amid Blame-Game Over Changing Terms by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 The 300-member Greek parliament ratified by a 223-vote the sale of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) to Chinese shipping giant Cosco a day after the Hong-Kong based conglomerate said in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Historic Center Ready for Revamp by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 Greece’s Central Council for Modern Monuments has given Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis the green light to proceed with the necessary works for a makeover of the historic center of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Russia PM Putin Lifts Turkey Travel Ban by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 Russians can once again resume travel to Turkey after President Vladimir Putin announced that he was lifting a ban on tourism there following recent phone talks with his Turkish counterpart … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Italy, UK to Learn All About Samos by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 As part of its ongoing campaign for the promotion of Greece abroad and its strategy to support and boost tourism in the islands of the eastern Aegean, the Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ORC European Championship 2016: Porto Carras Hosts Sailing Games, Promotes Marine Tourism by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 Top sailing games will take place once again at the Porto Carras Grand Resort in the Sithonia peninsula, Halkidiki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Airport Honored for Efficiency at 20th ATRS World Conference on Rhodes by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 Athens International Airport (AIA) was ranked as Europe’s leader among small- to medium-sized airports for its efficiency, during the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) 20th anniversary world conference held recently … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Kostarelos Greek Delicacies – The Place to Go for Traditional Cheese by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 This week the Pioneering Greeks column introduces Kostarelos Greek Delicacies, a company that has remained loyal to traditional cheesemaking while using the most modern techniques. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
