lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks – Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, Founder & CEO of Farmers Republic by GTP editing team 13 May 2016 by GTP editing team 13 May 2016 This week, the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, the founder & CEO of Farmers Republic, the first Greek covered market for certified organic products, fresh, dry and packaged. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy PM Tsipras: Extra Levy on Greek Hotels Postponed to 2018 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 The government is postponing until 2018 a new levy that was to be charged on accommodation this year, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said during the 24th annual general assembly of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Says Greece may not Meet Arrivals Forecast, PM Tsipras thinks Otherwise by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Greece may record losses in tourism over the next two years, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, said on Thursday during the 24th annual general assembly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ioannina Authorities Urge PM to Step in, Get Airport Up & Running by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Local authorities in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina are calling on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to step in and ensure the local airport is up and running with consistent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Volotea Ready to Connect Athens with Mykonos and Mytilini by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Volotea, the Spanish short and medium haul airline linking small and medium sized cities, is getting ready to launch routes from Athens to Mykonos and Mytilini (Lesvos) this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Danish Journalists Explore the Peloponnese Prior to Launch of Direct Flights from Copenhagen and Billund to the Region by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 A group of journalists from Denmark recently toured the Peloponnese during a fam trip held two weeks before the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen and Billund to Kalamata. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Porto Carras Golf Open 2016 Wins Over the Crowds by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 More than 100 players from 13 countries tried their luck during the 7th Porto Carras Pro-Am & Open 2016, which took place at the resort’s renovated 18-hole golf course last … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Innovation in Tourism at Forefront of ‘Sustainable Paros’ Forum, Full Program by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Innovation in tourism, certification schemes and local initiatives carried out by young entrepreneurs will be discussed during the second “Sustainable Paros” forum to be held on Saturday, May 14, on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Maritime Trends Athens Conference Tackles Shipping Matters by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 The annual Maritime Trends Conference to be held on May 14 at the Metropolitan Hotel is set to cast the spotlight on current issues affecting Greece’s shipping sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates EgyptAir Doubles Flights to Cairo from Athens by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 EgyptAir, the national airline of Egypt, has added a second daily flight between Cairo and Athens International Airport in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Mt Athos Area Cuisine Takes the Spotlight @ Kouzina 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 With the Mediterranean Diet at its core, this year’s Mount Athos Area Kouzina events kick off on May 15 featuring a month full of food and culinary events dedicated to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Παράταση έως τις αρχές Ιουνίου οι αιτήσεις χρηματοδότησης τουριστικών ΜμΕ μέσω ΕΣΠΑ by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2016 Έως τις αρχές Ιουνίου παρατείνεται η προθεσμία ηλεκτρονικής υποβολής των αιτήσεων χρηματοδότησης των επιχειρηματικών σχεδίων για τις δράσεις «Αναβάθμιση πολύ μικρών και μικρών επιχειρήσεων για την ανάπτυξη των ικανοτήτων τους … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Tourism Forum Sees Russian Influx to Greece this Summer by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The head of Rostourism, Russia’s federal agency for tourism, Oleg Safonov, forecasts Russian tourist arrivals in Greece will reach 1 million this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Industry Up Against Slow Bookings, Overtaxation and ‘Underground Economy’ this Year by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 This year has become a challenging time for the Greek hotel industry with many diverse challenges being thrown its way such as lagging bookings, overtaxation and the “underground economy” created … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Gives Greek, Russian Professionals Update on Visa Situation by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The Greek consular services in Russia are moving swiftly to satisfy the high demand in visas, Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Xydakis said on Wednesday, speaking at the Greek-Russian Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Still Pondering Best Way to Get Parthenon Marbles Back by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The Greek government is moving ahead with a series of political and diplomatic actions towards the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles which were illegally removed from the Parthenon by Lord … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Scale Suites: A New Approach to Luxury Accommodation in Athens by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The “Scale Suites – Luxury Residence” apartment complex, located in the Alimos suburb, has brought a new frontier to luxury accommodation in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Show Time for Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 A former brewery, Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) will welcome its first visitors on May 19, commemorating International Museum Day, with a series of events, exhibitions, shows and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sifnos Featured this Month in Condé Nast Traveller by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 The culinary character of Sifnos is featured in a 12-page article in the May issue of the UK edition of the world renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings WWF’s New GreenSpaces App Brings Nature to your Fingertips by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 by GTP editing team 11 May 2016 Discovered a great park for the kids, an open space to walk your dog or a peaceful green space to chill out? Then why not share the spot with nature … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail