Announcements in Greek ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Τρίμηνη παράταση της προμήθειας του σήματος των τουριστικών λεωφορείων by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 by GTP editing team 1 July 2016 Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού (ΓΕΠΟΕΤ) καλεί όσους ιδιοκτήτες τουριστικών λεωφορείων δεν το έχουν πράξει ήδη να προσέλθουν άμεσα στην Ομοσπονδία για την προμήθεια του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος, καθώς … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s New Hotel Tax to Come Into Effect in 2018 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 The General Secretariat of Public Revenue on Thursday issued a circular that includes details on how a new levy will be charged to Greek accommodation units. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats INKA: Over 80% of the Greeks will not take a Vacation this Summer by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Over 80 percent of Greeks will not go on holiday this summer, according to the annual nationwide survey conducted by the General Consumer Federation of Greece (INKA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast Visit Lesvos, Call for Support of Refugees by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Three actors from HBO block-buster “Game of Thrones” visited the Greek island of Lesvos this week to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Blue Air Launches New Athens Flights to Turin and Constanta by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Romanian airline Blue Air has launched new flights to both Turin and Constanta from Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marriott Invests in 2nd Crete Hotel with Adults-only Domes Noruz by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Marriott International is placing its bets on Crete with a second hotel on the island, the adults-only Domes Noruz, set to open on July 15, the company announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events G & A Mamidakis Foundation Launches ‘Sea to Shore Stories’ Art Project by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Actively promoting the arts with an eye on the Cretan sea for inspiration, the G & A Mamidakis Foundation announces the launch of the “Sea to Shore Stories” art project … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Ready for Takeoff: Aviation & Flight Academy Launches for Greek High School Students by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Youngsters aged 14-16 will have the chance to sit in the pilot’s seat during the Hellenic American University Aviation & Flight Academy summer session which runs through to July 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Byzantium through the Centuries’ @ Russia’s Hermitage by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 A foremost event of the ongoing “Cross-year Greece and Russia” events, the “Byzantium through the Centuries” exhibition kicked off recently at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Hellenic Aviation Society Announces New Board Chair by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Ioanna Papadopoulou, the director of communications and marketing of Athens International Airport (AIA), is the new chair of the board of directors for the Hellenic Aviation Society. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Δήμος Αθηναίων: ‘Εως τη Δευτέρα 4/7 η κατάθεση προτάσεων για τη διαχείριση της Δημοτικής Αγοράς Κυψέλης by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 by GTP editing team 30 June 2016 Λήγει τη Δευτέρα 4 Ιουλίου η κατάθεση προτάσεων για τη διαχείριση της Δημοτικής Αγοράς Κυψέλης για τα επόμενα πέντε έτη, που απηύθυνε ο δήμος Αθηναίων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Tourism Sector Needs €5.5bn in Investments to Keep Up Pace by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Greece needs investments in tourism to the tune of some 5.5 billion euros between 2017 and 2023 if it wants to meet increasing demand from abroad and recover domestic demand, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc WTTC: Istanbul Airport Attack a Further Blow to Turkey’s Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Wednesday condemned the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport on Tuesday and extended its condolences to all those affected by it. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Canadean: UK Travel Industry Facing Years of Uncertainty in Wake of Brexit Vote by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 The consequences of the UK electorate’s decision to leave (or Brexit) the European Union (EU) following the country’s referendum on June 23 will be far-reaching for the entire EU travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki: Once Isn’t Enough… Tourists Come Back for More by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 The northern port city of Thessaloniki is winning tourists over as well as their loyalty for its “personality”, according to a study presented on Tuesday by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Alibaba to Pave Way for Online Trade Between Greece & China by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 In efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship, push for expansion into new markets and pave the way for new growth prospects, the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen stressed the significance of bringing the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Gives Sneak Peek of New, Next-generation Travel Agency Platform by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Sabre Corporation, a global travel technology leader, has given travel consultants and suppliers across the airline, hotel, rail, cruise and car rental industries a sneak peek at its game-changing Sabre … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Neptune Hotels on Kos Receives 14th Blue Flag by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Neptune Hotels on the Greek island of Kos has been awarded with the international Blue Flag certification for the 14th year in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ECOWEEK 2016, Crete: Canadian Designer Chris Doray to Present Agios Nikolaos Seafront Intervention by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 Award-winning Canadian designer Chris Doray will join the ECOWEEK workshops in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, during July 3-10 and focus on the re-design of the waterfront promenade and facades of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Launches 2016 World Tourism Day Campaign by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 by GTP editing team 29 June 2016 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Wednesday launched the 2016 World Tourism Day (WTD) campaign, which this year focuses on the right of every individual to enjoy barrier … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail