Company updates Ryanair Launches Mykonos-Athens Service by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Europe’s low fares airline Ryanair has launched its new route from Mykonos to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards FEDHATTA Honors South Aegean Region, Argo Travel and UK’s ABTA by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) recently honored the South Aegean Region and Argo Travel Group for contributing to Greek tourism and the Association of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Thessaloniki B2B Travel Event Connects Greek Professionals with Int’l Buyers by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 New collaborations were discussed between Greek tourism enterprises and travel agencies from target international markets at the B2B Travel Event held recently in Thessaloniki by Respond on Demand for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santikos’ Skiathos Princess Launches ‘Bubble Club’ for Kids by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Making sure all its guests are treated to the finest offerings, Santikos Collection hotel Skiathos Princess announces the launch in May of the “Bubble Club”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Manessis Travel and Aldemar bring the Greek ‘Sympossio’ to Athens by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Manessis Travel and Aldemar Resorts gave Athens a taste of the Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring event on Tuesday at The Cookery Club-Mathimata Mageirikis in Agios Dimitrios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Active in Greek Tourism? Apply Now for NSRF Funds by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Greek tourism sector professionals can now apply online for EU subsidies through the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020 program, with the procedure running through to May 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Greek Tourism Enterprises Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 Panagiotis Tokouzis is the new president of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETKE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Networking Sessions Show WTM Latin America is ‘the Place to do Business’ by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 by GTP editing team 31 March 2016 The second day of the WTM Latin America on Wednesday further established the event as the “place to do business” as it was marked by two highly respected speed networking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sector Ready to Handle Tourists Dropping Turkey for Greece by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The Greek tourism sector is rubbing its hands in expectation of the tourists who have dropped neighboring Turkey from their holiday agenda and instead opted for Greek shores. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov FEDHATTA Officially Launches Greek Tourism Action Plan ’12’, Aims to Extend the Season by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) has launched an action plan, dubbed “Dodeka”, designed to boost Greece as a year-round tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Skopelos, Kalamata Waterways Brewing, but Gov’t Foot-dragging by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 Plans for waterways on Skopelos and in Kalamata are moving forward but the pace is so slow that insiders say the alternative form of transportation will not be up and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Theater of Larissa Opens to the Public by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The open-air Ancient Theatre of Larissa will open its doors to the general public for the first time on April 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Mark the Date: Athens Marathon 2016 Registration Opens on April 4! by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 Registration for the 34th Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic to take place on November 13 opens at noon on April 4 with organizers advising athletes interested in running the 10km … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Inspired by Poem, German Daily ‘Die Zeit’ Sings Praises of Acropolis by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 Journalist Alard von Kittlitz recently came up close and personal with the history of the Acropolis and was mesmerised by the ancient monument on a recent visit to Athens, as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘EY ZHN Greece’ Launches New Logo for International Markets by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 “EY ZHN Greece” has evolved to “EZ Greece” in order to make it easier for international markets to remember its name. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Joins iTravel Platform for Cruise Reservations by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 IBS Software and Celestyal Cruises recently signed a contract for delivery of IBS’ next-generation iTravel Cruise Reservation System. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aegean Continues Flights to Lille to Assist Brussels Passengers by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 Aegean Airlines has announced that it will continue to operate alternative flights to and from Lille airport until April 7, as the Brussels-Zaventem airport still remains closed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM Latin America 2016 Opens, Presents Tourist Trends that will Shape Industry by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 by GTP editing team 30 March 2016 The trends that will have an impact on the tourism sector over the next few years were revealed on the first day of WTM Latin America 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Sharing Economy, Taxation Taking a Bite Out of Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 Overtaxation and the sharing economy are taking a toll on small tourist enterprises with many going under, the president of the Confederation of Greek Entrepreneurs for Tourism Lodges (SETKE), Konstantinos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news China Expresses Interest in Crete’s Products and Tourism by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 by GTP editing team 29 March 2016 China has expressed interest in importing agricultural products of Crete, especially the island’s olive oil and wine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
