Happenings Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume Sing Christmas Carols to Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 The Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume on Tuesday sang traditional Christmas carols to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura at the Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Crete Eyes Africa as Next Export Spot by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Constantly seeking ways to boost its presence and enhance local exports abroad, the Region of Crete recently announced its plans to hold a business forum focusing on developing countries in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MIG Sells Entire Stake in Skyserv Handling for 18m Euros by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Marfin Investment Group (MIG) has sold its entire stake in Skyserv Handling Services for a total cash consideration of 18 million euros to Swissport Aviareps Hellas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Airways Expands Codeshare Deal with Russia’s S7 Airlines by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 by GTP editing team 22 December 2015 Etihad Airways is expanding its codeshare partnership with S7 Airlines to cover eight additional destinations from the Russian carrier’s Moscow hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port: Procedure for Submission of Final Bids for Majority Stake Completed by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 The procedure for the submission of binding offers for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority, the operator of Greece’s biggest port, was completed on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Astir Palace Sale to Pick Up Pace by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 The sale of a majority stake in the highly coveted Astir Palace Resort to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund is set to start anew this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives World Travel & Tourism Council Launches Online Tool to Help Understand ESG Laws by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Stressing that success for the sector relies on the preservation of the environment, cultures and their peoples, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the launch of an online … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events BTPF 2015 Deemed a Success, Boosts Business Ties Between Tourism Sector Professionals by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Over 1,500 B2B meetings took place between hotel entrepreneurs, leading tourism enterprises and travel agencies during the 3rd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held on 10-11 December at the Metropolitan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Santorini’s Recycling Program Receives Silver Award by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 The Greek island of Santorini was honored with the silver award for the recycling program of the Municipality of Thera, during the recent Waste & Recycling Awards 2015 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Double Award Win for Region of Crete at ‘Bravo Sustainability Awards’ by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 The Region of Crete collected two national awards this month for its work in social welfare and web governance during the 2015 Bravo Sustainability Awards for Sustainable Development and Responsible … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aeromexico Announces Fourth Destination in Europe: Amsterdam by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Aeromexico has announced three weekly nonstop flights between Mexico City and Amsterdam starting on May 29, 2016, making the city its fourth destination in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Vote for Kastri Bistro @ Tasty Guide 2016! by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Kastri Bistro, the new gastronomy hot spot of Athens, is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition, in the “High- end cuisine” category and is asking for your vote! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek SETE Training: Εργαστήριο Ποιοτικών & Λειτουργικών Προτύπων για Μικρά και Μεσαία Ξενοδοχεία και Καταλύματα by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Με ένα εξειδικευμένο σεμινάριο για τη δημιουργία ποιοτικών και λειτουργικών προτύπων, συνεχίζει τον δεύτερο κύκλο εκπαίδευσης το SETΕ Training. Το εργαστήριο, υλοποιείται σε συνεργασία με το HotelBrain Braining Center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Νέα Προθεσμία Προμήθειας του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος των Τουριστικών Λεωφορείων by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 by GTP editing team 21 December 2015 Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού ως ο αποκλειστικός και πανελλήνιος φορέας διάθεσης του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος των Τουριστικών Λεωφορείων Δ.Χ. (ΗΑΣ) ενημερώνει ότι για τη νέα καταληκτική ημερομηνία προμήθειας … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Salvation Army: Temporary Accommodation and Goods Needed for Refugees Entering Greece by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 The international movement Salvation Army has reached out to Greek tourism professionals in an effort to secure temporary accommodation for refugees entering Greece on their journey to other European countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Athens Campaign Video Released: #ImAnAthenian – Speak Athenian. Be an Athenian. by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 A video of the new campaign for the international tourism promotion of the Greek capital dubbed “#ImAnAthenian – Speak Aθenian. Be an Aθenian.” has been released. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Summit Leaders Vow to ‘Regain Control’ of EU Borders, but No Deal Yet by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 EU leaders failed on Thursday, to agree to the Commission’s proposals for a new border and coastguard patrol, instead pledging to work towards ensuring more efficient registration and security checks … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Awards 2016: New Members Added to Judging Committee by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 Tourism and subject matter experts have been added to this year’s Judging Committee of the third edition of the Tourism Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Hoteliers Mark ‘100 Years of Hospitality’ with Book Release by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 Thessaloniki hoteliers paid tribute to the sector and to their association, with the release of 100 Years of Hospitality – Thessaloniki Hotels 1914-2014 during a special book release ceremony at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Promising New Partnership to Promote Epirus to Top Tour Operators by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 by GTP editing team 18 December 2015 Hospitality consultants and event organizers Respond on Demand recently announced a partnership with Undiscovered Epirus DMC, the first destination management company in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail