Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens Airport: Passenger Numbers Up 15.9% in November by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in November reached 1.2 million, corresponding to an increase of 15.9 percent compared to prior-year levels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Paris Attacks Prompt US to Tighten Visa Waiver Scheme by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 The United States announced that it plans to step up security by tightening its current visa waiver program, in the aftermath of the the November 13 Paris attacks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments SETE Appoints Giorgos Amvrazis as New General Manager by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Giorgos Amvrazis has been appointed as the new general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Vies for European Cultural Capital 2021 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Rhodes is officially in the running for the title of European Cultural Capital 2021, after municipal authorities submitted the Dodecanese island’s bid last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Sets Sights on Becoming Waterway Hub by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 The northern port city of Thessaloniki aims to boost its connection with the rest of mainland Greece and the islands by offering seaplane services next summer after submitting its application … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 24-hour Strike on Dec 3 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 Minoan Lines informs its passengers that its itineraries will be amended, due to the announced 24-hour general Panhellenic strike in Greece on Thursday, December 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: 1 in 3 Greek Students Plans to Set Up Shop by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 One in three Greek university students has plans to start their own business in the future demonstrating a positive perception of entrepreneurship, according to a recent survey presented during the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News All Things Sweet at 7th Greek Honey Festival in Athens by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 by GTP editing team 1 December 2015 It’s all about the famed Greek honey, its byproducts and its uses at this year’s Greek Honey & Bee Products Festival, to take place on December 4-6 at the Peace … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Attica Unveils New Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Aiming to attract more visitors and increase length of stay, the Region of Attica on Monday presented a new five-year strategy that will focus on the promotion of its various … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Rent a Home Legal in Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Greek homeowners can now rent out their houses for temporary use without being required to obtain a special operations label following an amendment made to the law last month abolishing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Russia-Turkey Turmoil to Send Tourism to Greece by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Russian tourists who were planning to visit Turkey in the summer of 2016 will most likely be redistributed to Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Croatia, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Larissa Museum Offers Timeless Insight by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Featuring over 2,000 finds from excavations carried out in Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa, as well as donated objects and repatriated antiquities from all historical periods, a new museum in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Grecka Panorama-CYPR’ Gets Ready to Give Poland a Greek Experience by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 The first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece and Cyprus “Grekland Panorama-CYPR” is getting ready to open in Warsaw and offer a true Greek experience to visitors and tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education TEI Athens Accepting Applications for Master’s in Tourism by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Titled “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism”, the Master’s studies program is a collaborative effort between the TEI Athens, the Business Administration Department of the Aegean University and the National Centre … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Hilton Athens to Hold Christmas Carols Event, Charity Bazaar by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 The Hilton Athens Hotel has dressed up its lobby with sparkling Christmas decorations and invites all to kick off the festive season with a special event on Wednesday, December 16. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Face of the Week: Marianna Lanara, Beverage Manager at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Marianna Lanara, the Beverage Manager/Sommelier at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Αναδιάρθρωση Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του ΗΑΤΤΑ, Ενδυνάμωση της Ομοσπονδίας FEDHATTA by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 by GTP editing team 30 November 2015 Στρατηγική αναδιάρθρωση πραγματοποίησε ο ΗΑΤΤΑ (Σύνδεσμος των εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών και Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων) στο Διοικητικό του Συμβούλιο. Η αναδιάρθρωση θεωρήθηκε αναγκαία από τα Μέλη του Δ.Σ. του Συνδέσμου για την … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Dec 3 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced that it will participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) on Thursday, December 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Plato and his Philosophy Come to Life as Academy Museum Goes Digital by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Plato Academy Museum is now offering visitors to the ancient site in central Athens the chance to take a virtual tour of the grounds where the ancient Greek philosopher … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets PCOs See Interest Rise for Greece at IBTM, Global Industry in Good Shape by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Greece was a key destination of interest for visitors and buyers at this year’s IBTM World, formerly EIBTM, despite the challenges the country is currently facing, according to the Hellenic … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail