Investments TAIPED Launches e-Auctions for Six Tourism Properties in Greece by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Greek state privatization fund TAIPED on Monday announced the launch of 14 new e-Auctions of state properties in various Greek destinations. Six of the e-auctions are for tourism properties in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news USA Today: Greek Islands Among Best Destinations for Solo Travel by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 The Greek islands are among the best destinations for solo trips in 2016, to meet new people and gain some independence, according to a feature published in USA Today on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crystal Cruises Opts for Greece over Turkey Due to Safety Concerns by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 LA-based Crystal Cruises said last week that it would be making stops in Greece instead of neighboring Turkey due to security concerns following a bomb attack in Istanbul that killed … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aqua Vista: Santorini Cooking Classes Available for Tourists by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Guests of Aqua Vista hotels on Santorini have the chance to participate in three-hour cooking classes, learn more about local products and whip up some of the Mediterranean cuisine’s best … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alitalia Launches 2016 Global Sale Campaign by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Alitalia has launched a new global promotional campaign in 30 countries, offering more than 1.36 million seats at promotional fares for domestic and international flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Chinese Investors Set Sights on Corfu Waterway by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Chinese investors will be visiting the Ionian island of Corfu, on Sunday, to discuss collaborating with the operators of the Corfu waterway, which is the first and thus far only … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News BlueGrowth II: Greek Startup Blue Economy Competition Final on Jan 19 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 The award ceremony for the finalists of the second edition of BlueGrowth, the marine challenge competition that seeks to deliver innovative sustainable business ideas for products and services relating to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Russian Volvo Regatta Set to Sail Off Rhodes by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 The Dodecanese island of Rhodes will be the host of this year’s Russian Volvo Regatta during the week of April 30-May 6 as well as of two more high-profile sailing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Υλοποίηση ταχύρρυθμου προγράμματος κατάρτισης στο επάγγελμα του ξεναγού στο Πανεπιστήμιο Μακεδονίας by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 by GTP editing team 18 January 2016 Το Υπουργείο Τουρισμού αποφασίζει την υλοποίηση ταχύρρυθμου προγράμματος κατάρτισης στο επάγγελμα του ξεναγού, διάρκειας δύο (2) μηνών. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO: Visa-free Travel on the Rise by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 The number of tourists traveling the world visa-free is growing, paving the way for further growth of the sector, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Shipping Chamber Chief Sees Demise of Sector by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (NEE) expressed his concern over the dwindling numbers of Greek-owned ships at a special New Year’s ceremony held recently during which the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Sitia Airport… Ready for Takeoff by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Located approximately 1km from the city center and Sitia port, the new airport can handle international and domestic flights and accommodate small- and medium-sized planes as well as charter flights … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Condor Opens Up New Destinations in Greece for 2016 Summer Season by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Condor, the leisure airline of Thomas Cook AG, announced that it will add four new destinations in Greece to its short/medium haul network in summer 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotelgenius Gets Funding for All-in-one Management Solution by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Hotelgenius SA, which provides online hotel management software, recently announced that it has collected 570,000 euros in funding and is ready to set up shop in Greece and other European … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Nominees for the ‘European Museum of the Year Award 2016’ by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 The Archaeological Museum of Tegea in Tripoli and the Museum of Typography in Chania are among the 49 nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air France Launches New Route to Glasgow, Scotland by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Air France has announced a new daily flight between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Glasgow international airport in Scotland as from late March and for the entire 2016 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Greek Jewelry Collection Lights Up Athens Airport by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 Travellers and visitors οf Athens International Airport (AIA) Eleftherios Venizelos are invited to admire the exceptional work of Greek jewelry designers at the exhibition “The Sheltering Sky”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Patra Carnival Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather Forecast by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 by GTP editing team 15 January 2016 The launch of the Patra carnival (Patrino karnavali), the largest event of its kind in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe, has been put on hold due to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece: 2015 Tourist Arrivals by Air Up 5.7% to 15.5 Million by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 International visitor arrivals to Greece’s main airports grew 5.7 percent to 15.5 million during the January-December 2015 period, according to processed data released on Thursday by the Greek Tourism Confederation … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Refugee Crisis: Commission Aims for Schengen’s Normal Functioning in 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 “In 2016 we need to return to Schengen’s normal functioning”, European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans said following the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners which focused on the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
