Air Travel IATA: ‘Terrorists will Never Succeed in Destroying the Right to Travel’ by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 “Terrorists will never succeed in destroying the fundamental urge and right of people to travel, explore and learn about the world”, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) director general and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Russian Tourists Set Sights on Greece, Bulgaria this Summer by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 The recent barrage of terror strikes and the ongoing animosity between Russia and Turkey have diverted travelers to Greece and Bulgaria, with both countries stepping up their campaigns to attract … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aegean Airlines Cancels All Flights to Brussels after Bombing by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that no flights to Brussels will be operated on Tuesday due to the bombing at Brussels Airport, which killed at least 13 people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aegean Airlines Cancels All Flights to and from Brussels for Wednesday by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 In the wake of the attack at Brussels Airport in Belgium early Tuesday morning, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has canceled all flights to and from Brussels for Wednesday, March 23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO, WTTC Strongly Condemn Attacks in Brussels by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have strongly condemned the attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Dozens Dead in Brussels Bombings, Police Boost Patrols Across Europe by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Police and terror squads are stepping up controls at major tourist destinations across Europe, including Athens, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, following the deadly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece: How to Rent Out your Flat on Airbnb by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Those interested in renting out their properties, homes or flats in Greece on Airbnb must meet requirements as set out by the economy, finance and tourism ministries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Tapping into Greece’s Thermal Springs for Tourism by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Thermal springs in Greece can bring in tourism revenue and tourists all year round, according to experts attending a special event held on Tuesday in Athens marking World Water Day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Turkish Airlines Brings ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Premiere to NYC by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Turkish Airlines, the official airline partner of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, sponsored the film’s world premiere in New York City on Sunday, March 20, at the Radio City … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Novotel Athènes Unveils Newly Renovated Meeting Spaces by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 The Novotel Athènes recently completed the renovation of its ten meeting spaces and is more than ready to host inspired events and creative meetings right in the heart of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Ethos, Thessaloniki Int’l Fair Team Up for Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 The deadline for nominations in the Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 has been extended to April 1, with the Ethos Events and the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)-HELEXPO teaming up for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ο ΣΕΤΕ κάνει «ReGeneration» στον Τουρισμό by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 by GTP editing team 22 March 2016 Το πρωτοποριακό, ολιστικό πρόγραμμα εξάμηνης πρακτικής άσκησης ReGeneration, πραγματοποιείται για 3η συνεχόμενη χρονιά στην Ελλάδα. Φέτος, σε συνεργασία με το ΙΝΣΕΤΕ, το πρόγραμμα εντάσσει και τον τομέα του τουρισμού στους … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece @ ITB 2016 – Photo Report by GTP by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Greece received positive and optimistic messages from the German market at the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, ITB Berlin, which marked 50 years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Travel and Tourism Added 7.2 Million New Jobs in 2015 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Travel and tourism last year added 7.2 million jobs to the global economy and contributed over $ 7.2 trillion in GDP, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece and Four Other EU Countries May Lose Visa-free Travel to the US by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 The US Department of Homeland Security has given Greece and four other EU countries until the end of the month to act and meet new strict criteria or risk losing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Starwood to Merge with Marriott Under Revised Agreement by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, owner of the Sheraton and Westin brands, has accepted a revised buyout bid from Marriott International. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MITT 2016: Incentives for Travel Agencies by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT has announced that it will launch the ‘MITT Passport’, an incentive programme available for travel agencies visiting the event. Each registered visitor … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s 10th ‘Aviation – Present and Future’ Conference Announced by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 The technical base of the Athens International Airport and issues concerning social entrepreneurship in the aviation sector will be focused on at the 10th Aviation – Present and Future conference … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Half Marathon Breaks Records by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 More than 17,000 runners and two new records marked this year’s Athens Half Marathon, which took place in the Greek capital on Sunday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hydrotherapy Takes Center Stage in Athens for World Water Day by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 by GTP editing team 21 March 2016 The secrets and benefits of thermal spring treatments will take center stage tomorrow at Syntagma Square, where more than 50 members of the Hellenic Association of Municipalities with Thermal Springs … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
