Recruitments Star Alliance Announces Management Change by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance recently appointed Jeffrey Goh as the Alliance’s Chief Executive, effective January 1, 2017, to succeed Mark Schwab, who will retire at the end … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Κοινωνικός τουρισμός: Από 8 Ιουνίου οι αιτήσεις των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων Χίου, Λέσβου, Σάμου, Λέρου και Κω by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 by GTP editing team 8 June 2016 Ξεκινούν από 8 Ιουνίου οι αιτήσεις των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων Λέσβου, Χίου, Σάμου, Λέρου και Κω για την ένταξή τους στο πρόγραμμα Κοινωνικού τουρισμού με στόχο την άμεση στήριξη του τουρισμού … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Hellinikon Upgrade Project on its Way to Becoming a Reality by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) and Lamda Development, which amends the existing share sale and purchase agreement of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Shipowners Have Clout on the Seas, 16% Global Market in their Hands by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Despite the trials and tribulations facing Greece with the ongoing debt crisis taking its toll, the country’s shipping sector is demonstrating impressive resilience, boosting its hold in the international market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Port Strikes a Set Back for Cruise Revenue by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 The cruise industry is feeling the brunt of ongoing strikes at ports in Thessaloniki and Piraeus, with potential losses reaching 12 million euros this month, stated Mr Theodore Kontes, the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news China, Crete Shake Hands on Tourism, Culture & Trade Exchange by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and his Chinese counterpart from the region of Guangxi, Chen Wu, recently signed a treaty of friendship and cooperation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kyvernitis Travel and Etihad Airways Join Forces at Posidonia 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Kyvernitis Travel and Etihad Airways are presenting their products at a joint stand at the Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition taking place at the Metropolitan Expo Center in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Runners @ 1st Tinos Challenge Take the Island by Storm by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 It was all about the sea, the sun and the traditional footpaths against the deep blue of the Aegean during the 1st Tinos Challenge which took place on the Cycladic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Short ‘Delos 2015’ Clinches Silver at Baku Tourism Film Fest by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 A Greek film featuring George Corraface won the silver prize at the Baku International Tourism Film Festival (BITFF) which took place in the Azerbaijani capital last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer Miles can Now be Used for KrisShop Purchases by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Singapore Airlines has further enhanced the benefits of its KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme by enabling KrisFlyer miles to be used for purchases on KrisShop.com, the online portal of its inflight … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Launches Almost 2,000 Extra Flights Across Europe for October Getaways by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 Ryanair has added almost 2,000 extra flights across its European network for October, offering customers more low fare getaways, with almost 350,000 additional seats now on sale. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events ITB Berlin Announces First Co-branded India Show by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 by GTP editing team 7 June 2016 ITB Berlin on Monday announced its co-branded India show, Bharat International Tourism Bazaar, the first pure outbound show for the Indian market, to be held in New Delhi on October … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2016: PM Tsipras Highlights Importance of Shipping for Greek Economy by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 “The strength of Greek shipping has helped position the country at the epicenter of the changes and developments the global economy is undergoing”, the Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Slashed State Subsidies for Air Routes May Lead to Isolation of Remote Greek Islands by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Remote Greek islands are feeling the brunt of reduced government spending with the transport ministry announcing a 63 percent drop in subsidies for airlines undertaking flights to these regions and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Highspeed 7’ Returns to Piraeus Refurbished, Ready to Begin Summer Service by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 After a nine-month full refurbishment, the Highspeed 7 has returned to the port of Piraeus to begin operating the Heraklion – Santorini – Ios – Paros – Mykonos route for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Versus Travel Thanks Clients with Treats & Theater by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Greek tourism experts Versus Travel expressed their gratitude to their clients in a mega event held at the Pallas Theater in Athens, recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Three Greek Companies Receive Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award for 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Three Greek businesses – Blueground, Bubbllz and Raymetrics – were selected from 1,100 applicants and each received a Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia Games 2016: 2,500 Shipping Professionals Attend Greece’s Four-sport Event by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 A total of 2.500 shipping professionals from all over the world showcased their sailing skills, football finesse, golfing gusto and love for recreational running at four different events ahead of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Cuts Check-in Bag Fees for Majority of Customers by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Ryanair has slashed baggage fees as part of its “Always Getting Better Programme”, allowing passengers to save as much as 50 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ILHA Holds 1st European Luxury Hospitality Summit in Athens by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 by GTP editing team 6 June 2016 Prominent hospitality leaders and professionals from Europe came together last month in Athens at the 1st European Luxury Hospitality Summit of the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail