Happenings Airotel Invites Guests to ‘Stay and Win’ a 65” Curved LG TV by GTP editing team 22 February 2016 by GTP editing team 22 February 2016 Airotel is giving the guests of its hotels the chance to win a LG 65-inch TV worth 2,500 euros! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Etihad Airways Presented with Airline of the Year 2016 Award by GTP editing team 22 February 2016 by GTP editing team 22 February 2016 Etihad Airways was recently presented with the coveted Airline of the Year 2016 award by the prestigious US-based aviation industry publication Air Transport World (ATW). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov MoU to Bring New Era in Greece-Egypt Tourism Relations by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 Greece and Egypt will initiate a new era in tourism relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and her Egyptian counterpart, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athenian Society Seeks Legal Recourse Over Parthenon Marbles by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 A local cultural group, the Athenian Society, has decided this week to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Britain for its unwillingness to participate in mediation … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov HATTA Urges Farmers to Allow Traveling Students Through Roadblocks by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is calling on Greek farmers to show understanding and allow coaches carrying students on their annual school trips to pass through … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks – Father Antonios, Priest and Founder of “Arc of the World Foundation” by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 This week, the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Father Antonios, who has created the non profitable organization “Arc of the World” along with a group of volunteers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens College Alumni Association Launches Initiative to Support Tourism Startups by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 The Culture, Events & Travel Club (CET) of the Athens College Alumni Association (SAKA) has launched the “CET Startup Talks” initiative which is aimed at introducing and supporting tourism startup … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air Serbia Announces Athens-New York Special Fares by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 Air Serbia has announced special introductory fares on one-stop flights from Athens to New York via Belgrade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates British Airways, Iberia Select Travelport’s Airline Merchandising Technology by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 Travelport has announced new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for its airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New ‘Hands Free Hotelier’ Service for Greek Hotels Kicks Off by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 The “Hands Free Hotelier”, an innovative service aimed to make life easier for today’s hotelier by managing bookings, sales and online marketing, was officially launched during the recent HORECA expo … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News BBC World Questions: Europe and Greece by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 by GTP editing team 19 February 2016 The BBC is inviting members of the public to put questions about Greece and Europe to a panel of politicians and thinkers at the Athens edition of BBC World Questions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourist Arrivals from Iran to Greece Expected to Soar in 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 The number of visitors from Iran to Greece could soar to more than 20,000 this year if visa procedures are improved, Iranian travel agents said during the second Greek Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Bidding Process for Crete’s Kastelli Airport Extended to May 6 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 The bidding process for the Kastelli airport project in Heraklion, Crete, has been extended until May 6, Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis announced this week, citing the “complexity”of the project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates LOT Polish Airlines to Launch Flights from Warsaw to Athens by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 LOT Polish Airlines will operate four flights per week between Athens and Warsaw starting March 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Evrytania Hoteliers Aim to Attract More Visitors from Israel by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 Aiming to boost arrivals from Israel to the mountainous region of Evrytania in central Greece, the area’s hoteliers association recently participated in the recent International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News IATA Seminars in Athens by Mega Airlines Studies by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 Mega Airlines Studies has announced a series of international specialized seminars of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which will take place in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greek Tour Operator Suffers Damage after Arson Attack in Athens by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 The office of Greek tour operator Athens Tours Greece, located on the fourth floor of a building on Akadimias Street in central Athens, was severely damaged on Monday night as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan’s Clout in Hellenic Seaways Grows by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 Aiming to boost its presence in the Aegean transportation sector by gaining a majority stake in Hellenic SeaWays (HSW), Greek shipping giant Minoan Lines acquired over 4.5 million euros, or … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport, Mobacar Agreement Offers More Car Rental Content for Travel Agencies by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 Travelport recently signed a new global deal with Mobacar, a ground transportation distribution platform which offers content from both global and regional transport providers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Caribbean Airline LIAT Partners with Discover the World by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 by GTP editing team 18 February 2016 Caribbean airline LIAT has launched a partnership with Discover the World in an aim to reach key offline markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
