Air Travel Year 2015: Safest Ever to Fly by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 The previous year was the safest in aviation history, according to Aviation Safety Network (ASN), despite two deadly disasters with a toll of 374 people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Tourism Minister Kountoura Meets Spain’s Queen Letizia by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Wednesday met with Queen Letizia of Spain during the opening ceremony of the 36th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR at Feria de Madrid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Jan 20-22 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) as of Wednesday, January 20 at 6am up to Friday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Zoom in on Austrian Tourists by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Introducing novel tourism products that will suit the tastes of Austrian travelers is the Thessaloniki Hotels Association’s (THA) latest project following the insight gained during the Ferien Μesse International Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Daily Mail’ Tells All to ‘Explore History & Heartbreak’ at Greece’s Spinalonga by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Daily Mail writer Helen Atkinson may describe Spinalonga, the Greek island off Crete, as a “tiny speck”, but she’s quick to point out that if you’re into history and fiction … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Freight Transport Examined at Day Event by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Reliable and economical international freight transport was the focus of a day event held last month by the Supply Chain Institute with over 100 professionals from the trade, airline and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Grivalia Properties Appoints Stefanos Vlastos as New Hospitality Director by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 Aiming to strengthening its presence in the field of tourism real estate, leading Greek real estate investment company Grivalia Properties REIC recently announced that Stefanos Vlastos has been appointed to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats LGBT Survey: What Tourism Businesses Need to Know to Target the $202B Gay Travel Market by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 by GTP editing team 20 January 2016 New research shows, for the first time, weaknesses – and opportunities – confronting the travel industry as it tries to better understand and target the important LGBT travel market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Vote Now! Athens in the Running for the Best European Destination 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 The European Best Destinations website has nominated Athens, Greece, as one of the 20 candidates in the running for the title of the Best European Destination in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News FITUR 2016: Kountoura to Promote Greece as a Destination in Spain by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Spain on Tuesday to promote Greece during the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR, which will run January 20-24 in Madrid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Shipping Ministry Establishes Council for Island Policy by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Shipping Minister Theodoros Dritsas recently announced the establishment of the Council for Island Policy in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wedding Styled Shoot by BOND Events at Cape Sounio Resort by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Luxury and elegance took center stage in a wedding styled shoot inspired by the story of King Midas in Greek mythology, known for his power to turn everything he touches … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region 5-year Tourism Promo Plan Takes Off by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Promoting the wider Attica region as an ideal short break destination as well as bringing to the fore the unknown side of life on the outskirts of Athens and across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Sector Seeks to Capitalize on ‘Cross-Year Greece & Russia’ by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 The tourism sector has its sights set on promoting Greece offerings, forging ties and forming partnerships on the occasion of the “Cross-Year Greece & Russia” events and is calling on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Doctors of the World Offer Charity Medical Aid to Refugees on Hellenic Seaways Ferries by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 International medical charity Doctors of the World (DOTW) and Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways have joined forces to meet the health needs of refugees travelling on ferries from the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Travel Agents Cut New Year’s ‘Vasilopita’ by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) recently celebrated its annual event for the cutting of the Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s cake). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ikaria’s ‘Seychelles’ Among World’s Most Magical Hidden Beaches by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Seychelles Beach on Ikaria has been included on a list of the 10 most magical hidden beaches “where you’ll find peace and perhaps just one or two other people”, compiled … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Celebrates Carrying 1m Customers on Athens-Thessaloniki Route by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Ryanair on Tuesday celebrated carrying one million customers between Athens and Thessaloniki since its first flight in April 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Turkish Visas: Pre-application System Announced by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 by GTP editing team 19 January 2016 Foreigners interested in visiting Turkey should know that all applications for Turkish visas will have to be made through the Pre-Application System of Turkish Sticker Visa. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UNWTO: International Tourist Arrivals Up 4% in 2015, Reach a Record 1.2 Billion by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 2015 marks the 6th consecutive year of above-average growth, with international arrivals increasing by 4 percent or more every year since the post-crisis year of 2010. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
