Company updates Amadeus Hellas Partners with Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA) by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 Amadeus Hellas recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA) for 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hospitality Awards 2016: ‘Hands Free Hotelier’ Service Receives Gold Distinction by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 The “Hands Free Hotelier” global service was recognized with the Gold Award for Best Hotel Technology Innovation in the second edition of the Greek Hospitality Awards held last week at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events COTTM 2016: Chinese Market Shows Interest in Greece at B2B Expo by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 Following the opening of new Greek visa application centers in China recently, the Chinese travel market is now focusing on increasing bookings to Greece, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hospitality Awards 2016: Divani Hotels Wins Two Industry Accolades by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 The Divani Collection Hotels group was honored for two of its hotels – the Apollon Palace & Thalasso and the Caravel – in the second edition of the Greek Hospitality … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Antetokounmpo Bros Shoot Hoops in Heraklion by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 The Antetokounmpo brothers got the Cretan town of Heraklion on their toes shooting hoops last weekend when the two ultra athletes – Giannis and Thanasis – participated in a sports … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa: Verdi Strike on Wednesday to Affect Tens of Thousands of Travelers by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 by GTP editing team 26 April 2016 German airline Lufthansa on Monday said that there will be cancellations, disruptions and delays of flights on Wednesday, April 27, to and from Germany’s six airports due to strike action … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Jordan’s Queen Rania Visits Lesvos, Calls for Collective Global Response to Refugee Crisis by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos on Monday and called for a collective global response to the growing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Cities Form Solidarity Network Over Migrant Issue by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 On the initiative of Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis, 28 EU capitals have agreed to pool their resources and form a network offering support to Greece over the refugee crisis during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greek Rail Workers Announce Easter Strike by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 There will be no intercity train services in Greece from Holy Saturday until Easter Monday as employees of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) have called a strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards IATA Honors Greek Branch with ‘Six Stars’ Award by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently rewarded its Greek branch with a “Six Stars” award for its contribution to a successful management of the Greek capital controls crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Turkey Comes Closer to Attica Destinations by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 The multiple travel experiences the destinations of Attica can offer Turkish visitors for short breaks throughout the year were presented last week to leading tour operators, journalists and bloggers from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news S. Aegean Region Goes Tech, Calls on Users to ‘Share its Sunshine’ by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 As part of its 2016-2020 tourism promotion plan, the South Aegean Region recently presented its new digital communication strategy which includes extensive social media actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 Honor Industry’s Finest by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Greece’s best hotels and resorts were celebrated at the second edition of the Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 that took place recently at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats CNT Luxury Trends Take Spotlight in Athens Event by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Ahead of its 20th anniversary, Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) recently revealed what’s trending in the world of travel and lifestyle. The trend this year? Luxury travel is about discovering the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Tradition on Mykonos: Hundreds Dance the ‘Hasapiko’, Highlight the Island’s Culture by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Whoever was at the old port of Mykonos on Palm Sunday, April 24, had the chance to see something very unique: some 300 amateur dancers of all ages formed a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sani Fest 2016 Brings Diverse Int’l Artists to the Stage by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 by GTP editing team 25 April 2016 Aptly described as a “feast for music and culture”, organizers of the 24th Sani Festival, to be held in Halkidiki this summer, recently presented the full program of events and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece: Sector not Happy with Jan-Feb Tourism Figures by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 A 5.6 percent drop in travel receipts and an 11 percent decrease in traffic to Greece for the first two months of the year delivered a blow to the industry … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Easter Opening Times for Attractions in Greece by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the opening hours of all state archaeological sites, monuments and museums during Holy Week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Nine Years Later Kythera Museum Up ‘n’ Running by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 It took nine years to get the Archaeological Museum on the island of Kythera back in shape and at noon on May 7, Culture Minister Aristides Baltas will hand it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Sympossio’ 2016 Event Wraps Up after Serving ‘Greek Street Food’ in 12 Countries, 21 Cities by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 by GTP editing team 22 April 2016 The “Sympossio” Greek gourmet touring event, an initiative of Aldemar Resorts, recently wrapped up its seventh culinary journey to cities in Western and Eastern Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail