Exhibitions Greece to Show its Best to the World at ITB Berlin 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 Greece is getting ready to exhibit at the ITB Berlin, as the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry marks 50 years. ITB Berlin 2016 will take place March … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU, Turkey to Discuss Possible Migration Deal Next Week by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 Following talks between the European Union and Turkey during Monday’s summit on migration in Brussels, EU leaders are hoping to reach a deal with Ankara on March 17 to curb … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Santorini Summer Season Kicks Off in May by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 The elegant Grace Santorini is ready to treat its visitors to the finest in luxury following a series of renovation and upgrade works over the winter paving the way for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Crete to Host Global Sustainable Tourism Council Meet in May by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 Sustainable tourism will be the talk of the week on the Greek island of Crete during the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Europe regional meeting to be held on May … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Third Nafplio Marathon a Hit, Draws in the Crowds by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 More than 6,000 runners and athletes, professionals and amateurs took to the streets of the Peloponnesian town of Nafplio, last Sunday, in the largest Nafplio Marathon to date. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education ETC: Scholarship for a Master Thesis in Sustainable Tourism Development in Europe by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 The European Travel Commission is partnering with the Foundation for European Sustainable Tourism (FEST) to award a scholarship funding research on the framework for sustainable tourism development in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators IATA: Online Platform for Travel Agent Accreditation by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an online platform for travel agents to submit their application for IATA accreditation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates International Women’s Day: SWISS Flies to New York with an All-female Crew by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) marked this year’s International Women’s Day by operating its flight LX 22 from Geneva to New York with an all-female crew in both the cockpit … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News City Branding in the Spotlight at 5th Xinis Tourism Meet by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 City branding and the potential of the Athenian Riviera tops the agenda of the 5th Xinis Tourism Conference on March 9 to be hosted at the Glyfada City Hall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek European Travel Commission: Πρόσκληση για παροχή υποτροφίας by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 by GTP editing team 8 March 2016 Η European Travel Commission (Ε.T.C.) σε συνεργασία με το Foundation for European Sustainable Tourism (F.E.S.T.) προσφέρουν μία υποτροφία σε έναν φοιτητή κράτους μέλους της. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Can Women in Greek Tourism ‘Make it Happen’? by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 “You’ve come a long way, baby” …that’s how US cigarette company Philip Morris marketed its lady-like smokes, the Virginia Slims, to young professional women in 1968. Today, some 48 years … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura: Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos Bookings Decline by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently confirmed that 2016 bookings are down at the Greek islands that are under pressure due to refugee flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ioannina Goes All Out with Fresh Tourism Promo Campaign by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 Ioannina municipal authorities recently announced the city’s new promotional campaign titled “Ioannina Old.New.You” with areas of focus including ecotourism, 50+ travel, leisure, gastronomy, culture, luxury, conference and training. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islands Seek to Gain from Santorini’s Cap on Cruise Traffic by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 Smaller and less popular Greek islands are looking to tap into cruise traffic turned away from Santorini, following a decision by the island’s authorities last week to implement a system … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Respond on Demand Announces Fifth B2B Travel Event in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 A number of travel agents from abroad are expected in Thessaloniki this month to meet and discuss new cooperation opportunities with Greek tourism professionals at Respond on Demand’s upcoming B2B … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Travel Agents Reach Out to Tehran by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is actively promoting Greek tourism, its wide array of offerings and services through its ongoing presentations at world tourism fairs, the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin 2016: Opening Ceremony and Events Not to Miss by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 The opening ceremony of ITB Berlin will see celebrity guests from politics and tourism, a film featuring highlights from the exhibition’s 50 years and a colourful show hosted by this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Crowdpolicy: Ηλεκτρονική διακυβέρνηση επόμενης γενιάς (OpenGov 2.0) για την Περιφέρεια Στερεάς Ελλάδας by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 by GTP editing team 7 March 2016 H Crowdpolicy, αποτελώντας πρωτοπόρο εταιρεία σε θέματα ανοιχτής-συμμετοχικής διακυβέρνησης και τεχνολογιών ανοιχτών δεδομένων, σχεδίασε, ανέπτυξε και υλοποίησε την Έξυπνη Στερεά, για λογαριασμό της Περιφέρειας Στερεάς Ελλάδας. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece: New Tourism Action Plan to Support Islands Struggling with Refugee Influx by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 Greece has announced a tourism action plan in view of the new season, which sets out a series of actions required in order to strengthen market share, secure revenue growth … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Shipping Body Says Sector Saw Decline in 2015, Hopeful about 2016 by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 by GTP editing team 4 March 2016 Capital controls, the unstable political situation and September elections took a toll on Greek coastal shipping results for 2015, which Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN) president, Michalis Sakellis, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
