Awards Civitel Olympic Scoops Silver Tourism Award 2016 in Greece by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 Civitel Olympic, member of the Civitel Hotels & Resorts, was announced as a Silver Award winner during the Tourism Awards 2016 glitzy ceremony held recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Open House Athens: 91 Architectural Masterpieces Open for Two-day Event by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 The Greek capital will present its multi-level architectural heritage at the “Open House Athens” event, to take place April 16-17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Skiathos Palace Sailing Cup Full Speed Ahead for May by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 Repeatedly voted as one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, Blue Flag-holder Koukounaries on Skiathos will be hosting the match racing event, Skiathos Palace Cup, on May 6-8 for athletes ready … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Etihad Airways Wins Second Prestigious Crystal Cabin Award by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 Etihad Airways has won the coveted 2016 Crystal Cabin Award in the new “Cabin Concepts” category for its Boeing 787 First Class cabin, featuring the airline’s new First Suites, unique … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates KLM Launches the ‘Night Light’ by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 by GTP editing team 12 April 2016 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently launched the Night Light, designed specially for the families of business travellers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new “Casa Cook” brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Russian Tourists May Receive Special Discounts in Greece this Summer by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Greek enterprises may offer discounts up to 20 percent to Russian tourists for their purchases in the country throughout the season, according to Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates United Airlines’ Seasonal Daily Athens-New York Service Launches May 26 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 United Airlines will launch its seasonal daily nonstop flights between Athens and New York/Newark on May 26. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Archaeological Museum of Tegea Receives Special Commendation at EMYA Awards 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Greece’s Archaeological Museum of Tegea in Tripoli has received a Special Commendation from the judges of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2016, organised by the European Museum … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Nelios Collects Five Accolades at Tourism Awards 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Nelios took home five awards in the categories of Digital Tourism, Strategy & Innovation and Branding/Public Relations/People Strategy, at the third annual Tourism Awards, which were held recently at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Gulf Air Appoints Country Manager in Greece by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Gulf Air has announced the appointment of Abdul Hussain Abdul Rahman Hussain, a seasoned aviation professional with over 20 years’ experience, as its Country Manager in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Awards 2016: Travelotopos Wins Bronze for ‘Best New Solution for Tourism’ by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 Greek technology company Travelotopos Reservation Software received the Bronze Award in the “Best New Solution for Tourism” category at the third annual Tourism Awards, which were held recently at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments World Travel & Tourism Council Appoints Gerald Lawless as New Chairman by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the election of Gerald Lawless as WTTC Chairman at the Council’s Annual General Meeting recently in Dallas, Texas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces New Faces: Danae Tsadila, Managing Director at ‘Trails Beyond’ by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 by GTP editing team 11 April 2016 This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Danae Tsadila, the Managing Director at Trails Beyond, an incoming boutique tour operator offering authentic adventure explorations in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece-Cosco Sign Piraeus Port Deal by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 China’s Cosco Group on Friday signed a 368.5-million-euro agreement with Greek privatization fund TAIPED for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Promote its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through EU ‘EDEN’ Project by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Greece is exploring ways to promote its “destinations of excellence” and sustainable tourism through the European Commission’s “European Destinations of Excellence” (EDEN) project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism Support Announced for Greek Islands Hit by Refugee Influx by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Five islands of the Aegean, which are the main entry points of refugees and migrants to Europe, will receive support to strengthen their tourist arrivals, according to a decision of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘GTP Headlines’ Wins Silver at Tourism Awards 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Greek Travel Pages’ English-language digital news platform GTP Headlines was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the “Online Presence & Communication” category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins Double for Cultural Heritage at 2016 EU/Europa Nostra Awards by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 by GTP editing team 8 April 2016 Greece is one of the 28 award winners of the 2016 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards. The country scored two awards in the category of “Conservation” for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail