Event News GTP Bets on ‘New Blood’, Welcomes Students, Shares Secrets of the Greek Travel Trade by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 The GTP | DANAE Group, actively promoting Greece, its tourism offerings and supporting the sector’s professionals with its wide range of products for four decades, welcomed students from IEK New … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Historic Hotels of Europe Opens Voting for 2017 Excellence Awards by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 by GTP editing team 16 June 2016 Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) is inviting past guests and discerning travellers to vote in its fifth annual awards, honouring excellence among almost 500 historic hotels in 18 European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Spreading the Word About Greece to Cost €10m by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 Promoting Greece abroad and boosting the country’s image is a top priority for the government, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday, adding that he will double the given budget … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura to Represent Greece at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas will represent the Greek Government at the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that will take place June … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Travel Agents Federation Expresses Concern Over Civil Aviation Workers Strike Next Week by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 The federation of Greek travel agents, fedHATTA, has expressed concerns about the five-day strike announced for next week by the union representing the staff of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission Defends Passenger Rights, IATA Nods to Clarity by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 The European Commission is calling for a stricter enforcement of rules so that passenger rights are respected, laying out the details in its new guidelines published this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Blue Star Ferries: 30% Discount on Ferry Tickets to Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 Greek passenger shipping company Blue Star Ferries has announced a 30 percent discount on the ferry tickets of travellers that will vacation this summer on the islands of Lesvos, Chios, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Turkish Airlines Takes Part in Posidonia 2016 Shipping Expo in Greece by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, participated with its own booth in Posidonia 2016, the world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition, that took place at the Athens Metropolitan Expo during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Creta Maris Celebrates ‘Blue Flag’ Eco-label Award by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 The Creta Maris resort in Hersonissos, Crete, recently celebrated the ‘Blue Flag’ eco-label award for its beach with an official flag-raising event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings ‘Theatricult’ Contest: Win Invitations to the Athens & Epidaurus Festival! by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 by GTP editing team 15 June 2016 Athens International Airport (AIA) recently announced a contest for lovers of theater and culture, as part of its digital campaign “Speak Aθenian. Be an Aθenian.” and invites all to have … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Change in EU Tax Guidelines for Shipping, Commissioner Bulc Says by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 The European Commission does not intend to alter the existing guidelines, regarding the taxation of shipping activities, Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc said during a joint press conference with the Union … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ship ‘Resting’ at Zakynthos Navagio Beach Deteriorating by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 The shipwrecked MV Panagiotis ‘gracing’ the world famous Navagio Beach on the Greek isle of Zakynthos is at risk, a team of experts visiting the site said last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Chios Mastic Museum Opens, Celebrates Greek Nature’s Wondrous ‘Tear’ by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 The mastic of Chios, its harvest and its secrets take center stage thanks to a new museum which opened its doors to the public this weekend in the village of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cobalt Receives Operating License, Launches Operations by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 Cobalt, the new Cyprus-based airline, has received its operating license by the Cypriot Air Transport Licensing Authority and can now launch commercial services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Renovated Aldemar Cretan Village Resort is ‘Dressed’ to Impress this Summer by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 This summer, all 104 rooms of the Aldemar Cretan Village Resort will be greeting guests with a breath of fresh air. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Condor ‘Flies High’ and Treats Greek Travel Agents to ‘Dinner in the Sky’ in Athens by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 Condor, the leisure airline of Thomas Cook Group Airlines, in celebration of another year of flying direct from Greek destinations to eight German cities, recently hosted a special event for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Civitel Attik Pool Welcomes All to Chill for Summer 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 Civitel Attik, member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts group, welcomes all to chill out by the pool this summer and experience carefree moments under the Athenian sun. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Digital Classroom @Acropolis Museum Makes Learning Fun by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 The Acropolis Museum now takes pride in its new digital classroom – the first of its kind in Greece – complete with the latest in technology to make learning fun … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News TUI Boss to Address UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit on Safe and Seamless Travel by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 Fritz Joussen, the new chief executive at travel giant TUI Group, will make the opening address at the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου: Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στην Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης & Hospitality by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 by GTP editing team 14 June 2016 Το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα «Σχεδιασμός, Διοίκηση και Πολιτική του Τουρισμού» του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου απονέμει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης, στις εξής κατευθύνσεις: Α. Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης και Β. Διοίκηση Φιλοξενίας (Hospitality). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail