Event News World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016: ‘Harder to Win than Ever’ by GTP editing team 25 May 2016 by GTP editing team 25 May 2016 Responsible Travel on Wednesday released the select 75 organisations longlisted for the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards to be announced at WTM London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου: Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στην Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης & Hospitality by GTP editing team 25 May 2016 by GTP editing team 25 May 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
Surveys, Trends & Stats BoG: March Travel Surplus Down, Incoming Russian Travelers to Greece Grow by 523.6% by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 The balance of travel services dropped in March to 62 million euros from 64 million euros recorded in the same month last year, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Gov’t Eyeing New Round of Airport Concessions by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 The Greek government is examining the possibility of a second round of airport concessions to be undertaken by a new body which will oversee the use and management of state … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek-Egyptian Forum Paves Way for Further Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Boosting tourism cooperation between Greece and Egypt was at the forefront of a forum held in Cairo on Monday, which brought together professionals from both countries to explore partnerships. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Peloponnese Tops Lonely Planet’s 2016 ‘Best in Europe’ List by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 The Peloponnese in Greece is the number one European destination that travellers need to see in 2016, according to Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Europe’ top 10 list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Revamped ‘The Grove Seaside Hotel’ in Drepano, Nafplio, Opens its Doors by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Argolida in the Peloponnese has got a fresh addition to its hotel portfolio, located only 10 km from the city of Nafplio, on the beach of Drepano. Introducing the four-star … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘The Times’ Reveals ‘Idyllic’ Secret: Halkidiki’s Ammouliani Islet by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Under the title “Empty Beaches, Sleepy Villages and Quiet Tavernas” the London Times featured this month the tiny Halkidiki island of Ammouliani for its white sand, spectacular view, warm hospitality … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Santorini’s ‘Mystique’ Adds More Accolades to a Growing List by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Santorini, has continued adding to its already extensive list of accolades, being among the 20 Most Beautiful Hotels in Europe, according to CNN Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eiriana Luxury Suites Takes Steps Towards a Paperless Business, Launches Breakfast App by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Eiriana Luxury Suites, located on Milos in the Cyclades, is carving the way for environmentally friendly accommodation, with the launch of its own application that allows guests to order breakfast … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kea Steps in as Diving Destination, Showcases 100 Years of Shipwrecks by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 Shipwrecks, diving and marine history will be the focus of an international conference to take place on the Cycladic island of Kea on September 30-October 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Refugee Life Shown Through Cartoon Exhibition in Athens by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 by GTP editing team 24 May 2016 A cartoon exhibition that aimed to show the reality of the refugee crisis took place this month in the multipurpose hall of the Syntagma metro station in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Fraport: ‘Our Engagement in Greece will Act as a Catalyst for Tourism Growth’ by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 “We are convinced that our engagement in Greece will act as a catalyst for the growth of the country’s vital tourism sector”, Alexander Zinell, Fraport Greece’s CEO, said while welcoming … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats DPA: German Tourists are Choosing Greece Again this Year by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 Despite the refugee crisis and tax hikes in Greece, German tourists are opting once again to holiday under the Greek sun, the German Press Agency (dpa) has reported. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Search for EgyptAir Black Boxes Goes On, Officials Troubled by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 Investigative units including robot submarines are trying to find the two black boxes of EgyptAir Flight MS804, which disappeared from radars half an hour before its scheduled landing in Cairo … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cirrus Aircraft to Land in Kalamata for Aviation Tourism Event in Greece by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 A number of Cirrus aircraft will fly to Kalamata’s military airport on May 26 to attend the city’s first aviation tourism event, held on the occasion of the 14th International … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HotelFeedback: New System Delivers Real Time Guest Reviews and Protects the Reputation of Hotels by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 HotelFeedback, an e-business company specializing in the tourism sector, has introduced a revolutionary method for hotels to receive reviews through Wi-Fi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Air France-KLM and Flying Blue Win Five Freddie Awards by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 Air France-KLM’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, recently won awards in five categories at the 2016 Freddie Awards ceremony that recognizes the world’s best airline and hotel travel loyalty programs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TripAdvisor Changes Rating System to Ensure Quantity, Consistency by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 In efforts to improve the accuracy of ratings and the overall online experience, TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest user-generated travel sites, announced the change of its Popularity Ranking algorithm. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary ‘Tear of the Pine’ takes Greece’s Retsina Wine to New Levels by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 by GTP editing team 23 May 2016 The age-old Greek favorite retsina wine came into the spotlight last week during a special event at the Varoulko Seaside restaurant with the Kechris Domaine celebrating a decade of one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail