Sea Tourism Waterways in Greece Get ‘Green’ Light, Move to Next Phase by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 The waterway projects at four Greek destinations have received relevant environmental licensing and can now move to the next phase of completion while the government explores ways to incorporate the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates easyJet Announces New Route to Zakynthos from London Stansted by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 Low cost airline easyJet on Thursday announced a new summer route from London Stansted to Zakynthos, starting May 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Sports or Tourism… or Sports Tourism? – Opinion by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 “Greeks should take heed of all the benefits that sports tourism can produce and begin to give guidance, adhere to principles and work together for the greater good.” – Opinion … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Argentine Tango Live at Athens Airport on Valentine’s Day by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 On Valentine’s Day, Athens International Airport (AIA) will host six professional dance couples of the “TANGart, reflections of tango” group who will give a mesmerizing show and lure visitors and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΕΣΠΑ: Προκήρυξη νέου προγράμματος με έμφαση στον Τουρισμό by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 by GTP editing team 11 February 2016 Προκήρυξη προγράμματος ΕΣΠΑ: «Ενίσχυση Τουριστικών ΜΜΕ για τον εκσυγχρονισμό τους και την ποιοτική αναβάθμιση των παρεχομένων υπηρεσιών». 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Insists Hotspots Ready on Feb. 15, Kos Mayor Calls for Vote by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 Five screening centers on the Greek islands of Lesvos, Samos, Chios, Kos and Leros, will be ready on February 15, to manage the registration procedure for the ever-growing number of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Acropolis to Close on Feb 12 Due to Staff Walk Out by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 Employees of the Acropolis in Athens are staging a walkout on Friday, February 12, from 12 noon to closing time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats IATA: Demand for Air Travel in 2015 Surges to Strongest Result in Five Years by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced global passenger traffic results for 2015 and revealed that demand rose 6.5 percent for the full year compared to 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UK’s Celebrity Traveler Simon Reeve Gives Greece a Go on BBC Series by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 The incredible encounters of popular UK traveler Simon Reeve in Greece for the filming of his latest documentary have taken the international press by storm with the BBC presenter taking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aldemar Resorts Presents ‘Greece on a Dish’ in Minsk, Moscow by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 As part of its ongoing efforts to offer unique experiences and take Greece, its culture, cuisine and hospitality a step further, Aldemar Resorts presents its initiative: “Greece on a Dish”, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments TUI Group: Fritz Joussen Becomes Sole CEO by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 Fritz Joussen is now the sole CEO of TUI Group, it was announced at the annual general meeting of TUI AG in Hanover on Tuesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings German Newspaper is Giving Away a Free Five-day Stay on Corfu by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 The German newspaper Münchner Merkur is inviting its readers to select “the athlete of the year” and win a free five-day stay on Corfu, including airfare. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Announces New Thessaloniki-Berlin Winter Route by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 Ryanair on Wednesday announced a new winter route from Thessaloniki to Berlin with a daily service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings ‘The X Files’ Come to Greece: UFO Lands in Piraeus! by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 by GTP editing team 10 February 2016 While the new chapter of the legendary “The X-Files” continues on FOX, a flying saucer has landed at the square of the Municipal Theater of Piraeus! “The X-Files” fans from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece-Iran Shake Hands on Tourism, Energy, Transport by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 In ongoing efforts to reach out to new partners and strengthen existing ties, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited Teheran on Sunday, where he agreed to work together with Iran … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Airports Welcome 1.8 Million Passengers in January by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 A total of 1.8 million passengers passed through Greek airports last month, up 11.5 percent compared to the same month in 2015, according to data released on Tuesday by the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TUI: Greece, Spain to Benefit from Drop in Demand for Turkey by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 Greece and Spain are expected to benefit this summer from a shift in demand for Turkey, according to TUI Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Halkidiki Goes 5-star as 25 New Hotels Pop Up Since 2000 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 The popular Halkidiki peninsula in Northern Greece has grown into a hot luxury destination with more than 25 new hotel units constructed in the last 15 years, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Stars’ Favorite ‘Astir Palace’ Goes All Out with New Media Push by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 The historic Astir Palace is shooting the works with a sweeping promo campaign that highlights its cosmopolitan legacy via two new films, a voguish brand name, a revamped internet site … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Condor Announces Summer 2016 Flightplan for Greece by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 by GTP editing team 9 February 2016 Condor, the leisure airline of Thomas Cook Group Airlines, will offer direct flights to 14 Greek destinations to cities in Germany from April to October 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
