Laws, Regulations & Policy Brexit: Travel and Tourism Legislation to Remain Unchanged for Now by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Friday that travel to, from and within the EU and UK will not be affected in the short term. The statement … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA: How will ‘Brexit’ Affect Your Holiday? – Q&A by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has released a very useful Q&A that provides answers to questions regarding the impact of “Brexit” on travel plans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Europe’s Airports Call for EU and UK Aviation Markets to Remain Integrated by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Taking note of the results of the UK referendum on EU membership, European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has called for the EU and UK aviation markets to remain fully … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US Journalists to Spread the Word about Rhodes and Kos by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 The tourism department of the Region of the South Aegean is hosting a press trip for American journalists on the islands of Rhodes and Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Talks with Alibaba to Enter Greece by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, will be visiting Athens in September to hold talks with government officials and local professionals on a future collaboration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Electra Hotels & Resorts Announces More Key Appointments by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Electra Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce new key appointments to its staff prior to the opening of the brand new 5-star hotel “Electra Metropolis” in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings HotelBrain Promotes Mykonos Kitesurfing on Red Bull Wings by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Hotel management company HotelBrain joined forces with energy drink Red Bull to promote kitesurfing by hosting world champion Gisela Pulido at the Mykonos Waves Hotel recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Hellenic Seaways Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways recently announced its new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks – Isidoros Sideridis, Managing Director of SiEBEN by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Isidoros Sideridis, the managing director of SiEBEN, a company that provides innovative IT solutions for enterprises, using the most modern technologies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UK Votes EU Away, Fears of Domino Effect Linger by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 by GTP editing team 24 June 2016 Europe appears to be shocked at the decision of UK citizens to leave the EU voting by 51.9 percent for an exit while conservative parties across the 28-member bloc are … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wyndham Expands in Europe with First Hotel in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels, has announced that accessible luxury is coming to Athens when the Wyndham Grand Athens, the group’s first … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal: Cruising in Style to New Destinations by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Leading cruise operator Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of new destinations to its 2017 itinerary, to board at Dubai and set off to Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Bank of Greece: Jan-April Arrivals Down by 5.3% by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Bank of Greece figures this week showed that January-April arrivals to the country dropped by 5.3 percent while travel receipts also were down by 3.4 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Bike Friendly Hotels the Next New Thing in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Whether its needing a place to stay the night or a spot to keep your bicycle safe, the new Bike Friendly Hotels initiative rewards accommodation facilities in Greece, which not … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Operations in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Emirates marks its 20th year of connecting passengers from Greece to Dubai and across its global network of over 150 destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards South Aegean Announces Candidacy for ‘European Region of Gastronomy 2019’ Title by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 The Region of the South Aegean has announced that it will be a candidate for the “European Region of Gastronomy 2019” title, an important initiative that will highlight and give … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Santorini Experience 2016’ – Registrations are Open! by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Entries have opened for the “Santorini Experience”, taking place on October 7-9. For the second year in a row, fans of swimming, running and of Santorini Island will experience breathtaking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Grace Hotels Appoints Robert Swade as CEO by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, has appointed Robert Swade as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates LOT Polish Airlines Announces Connection from Warsaw to Seoul by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Poland’s national air carrier LOT will launch a new connection from Warsaw to the South Korean capital, Seoul, on October 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek Kyriakos Pozrikidis at CEFA Helm Again by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 by GTP editing team 23 June 2016 Kyriakos Pozrikidis, CEO of TIF-Helexpo, steps in as chairman of the Central European Fair Alliance (CEFA), after being unanimously re-elected to the post last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail