Misc WTTC Comment in Response to Attacks in Jakarta by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 “The best response to these terrorist attacks is for travellers to support the country and to continue to visit this beautiful destination”, David Scowsill, President & CEO of the World … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Kountoura Discusses Tourism Development of Greek Islands by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The tourism development of the Greek islands and the strengthening of cruise tourism were the main topics discussed in a meeting held in Athens on Thursday between Alternate Tourism Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Red Tape Puts a Damper on Greek Waterway Network by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The future of Greece’s ambitious waterway network is drowning in red tape with the government failing to grant a single license in 2015, two years after a law paving the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news S. Aegean Region Tourism Plan Launch on Jan. 26 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The South Aegean Region has placed Rhodes at the forefront of its 2016 tourism strategy due to its central role as a major tourist hotspot and as one of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Town Nafplio Readies for 3rd Marathon, Register Now by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 The historic town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, is ready to welcome runners and athletes, professionals and amateurs, on March 6 for the 3rd Nafplio Marathon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Airways Delivers Another Year of Strong Growth in 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 Etihad Airways delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis Appointed Head of Tourism and Hospitality in Faculty of Management Bournemouth University by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 Professor Dimitrios Buhalis has been appointed Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality in the Faculty of Management Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa: Record Number of Passengers Carried in 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 by GTP editing team 14 January 2016 In 2015, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group transported 107.7 million people, a new passenger transportation record of the German flag carrier, an announcement said on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s Aegean Among 2015’s Fastest Growing Airlines by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Greek carrier Aegean is ranked ninth among the world’s 20 fastest growing airlines in 2015, according to weekly e-journal anna.aero (Airline Network News and Analysis). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Islet Alimia to Host Survival Challenge by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 The uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, situated between Rhodes and Halki, will host 20 daring travelers wishing to try their luck and skills in “The Island” travel concept game to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates Announces Second Daily Service to Athens by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from March 1, 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc European Commission Launches Online Dispute Resolution Platform by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 The new online dispute resolution (ODR) platform will allow consumers and traders to settle their online disputes at the click of a mouse and without the need to go to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Startup blueground Adds 200 Properties to its Roster by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Athens-based tourism and property management startup blueground has added 200 properties to its growing number of accommodation units, contributing to its threefold growth since its launch last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards HolidayCheck Award 2016: 48 Greek Hotels Selected as Winners by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 A total of 48 Greek hotels were among the 681 most popular hotels worldwide recently honored with the tourism audience prize HolidayCheck Award 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Tasty Guide 2016: Vote for the Hilton’s ‘Galaxy Restaurant’ by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 The rooftop Galaxy Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Athens hotel is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition and is asking for your vote! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SWISS Carries More Passengers than Ever in 2015 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) transported 16,307,542 travellers last year – an all-time record annual passenger volume. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SLH’s ‘Small Luxury Cookbook’ Makes 5-star Cuisine Easy by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Tapping into the growing popularity of food tourism, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces the release of its Small Luxury Cookbook, featuring 480 pages of recipes from over … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Capital Controls: Νέος οδηγός ερωτήσεων-απαντήσεων από την Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 by GTP editing team 13 January 2016 Η Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών προχώρησε στην επικαιροποίηση του οδηγού που περιγράφει όλα όσα θα πρέπει να γνωρίζουν οι πολίτες για τα capital controls, ύστερα και από τις τελευταίες αλλαγές που … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc WTTC Condemns Istanbul Attack: ‘Tourism is a Force for Good’ by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) condemns Tuesday’s suicide bomb attack in Istanbul’s tourist district Sultanahmet that has caused the loss of many innocent lives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO Strongly Condemns Blast in Central Istanbul Tourist District by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 by GTP editing team 12 January 2016 The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) strongly condemned the attack in the heart of Istanbul’s historic tourist district Sultanahmet on Tuesday which killed at least 10 foreigners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
