Awards Alex Beach Hotel Awarded the Travelife Gold Award Certification for Sustainability in Tourism by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Alex Beach Hotel & Bungalows on the Greek island of Rhodes was recently honored with the prestigious Travelife Gold award for Hotels & Accommodations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news IBTM 2015 Interest in Athens as MICE Destination by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Promoting the Greek capital as a leading city break and MICE destination was at the center of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) strategy, which it put into practice … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Region goes to Cannes to Show Luxury Side of Greek Islands by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Aiming to promote the Aegean islands as top luxury destinations, the tourism department of the South Aegean Region will take part in the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) to be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Foundation Announces Donation to SOS Children’s Villages by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 The Grace Foundation, the charitable foundation of Grace Hotels, through its “Give with Grace” initiative, has made its first donation under its partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, its designated charity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Survey: Greece Makes Top 10 List of Countries with Most 5-star Hotels by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 Greece is one of the 10 countries in the world with the most 5-star hotels, according to a survey released on Friday by hotel comparison website trivago.gr. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Asterocosmos’ Returns to Spread Christmas Cheer in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 by GTP editing team 27 November 2015 TIF Helexpo is once again preparing to welcome a string of festive events this holiday season at its “Asterocosmos” (Star World) Christmas park in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Poll: Greeks Say Culture Key to Pulling Country Out of Financial Fallout by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Seven in 10 Greeks believe culture can save the day and pull the country out of the economic crisis that has plagued it for seven years now, according to a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA Cuts Air Passenger Forecast as Long-Term Demand Dips by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 An ailing global economy and weaker China forecasts are the reasons the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cited on Thursday, for cutting its long-term growth forecast for the number of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN Records Profit in First Nine Months of 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Consolidated revenue of Aegean Airlines for the first nine months of the year reached 792.2 million euros, eight percent higher than 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar’s VP Named Sustainability Ambassador by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Aldemar Resorts Vice President Alexandros Angelopoulos has been named Sustainability Ambassador by the Sustainable Greece 2020 Initiative, for adopting sustainable development and responsible business policies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Trip2taste Teams Up with Kir-Yianni Winery for Enotourism Promo by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Wine and culinary event organizer Trip2taste has joined forces with the Kir-Yianni winery in efforts to promote enotourism in the Macedonian region of Naoussa, known for its fine red wines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Workshop Dedicated to the Athenian Hotelier @ 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 The worldwide development of the city of Athens brand and hotels will be the focus of a premium workshop to be held on Monday, November 30, as part of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Registration Open for European Tourism Day 2015 Conference in Brussels by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Registration has opened for the Commission’s European Tourism Day 2015 conference, which this year will evolve around the topic of promoting Europe as a quality competitive tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport’s Universal API Demo Site Launches New Functionality by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 Travelport recently launched an innovative new demonstration site to showcase its Universal API (Application Programming Interface) capabilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greece’s Efi Kalampoukidou Appointed President of European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 The chairman of the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN), Efi Kalampoukidou, is the new president of the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings German Embassy Athens Invites Kiddies to Take Part in Xmas Card Contest by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 In tune with the holiday spirit the German Embassy in Athens, in collaboration with Athinorama magazine, invites art-loving youngsters to participate in its Christmas card contest with the theme “The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Partnerships Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 by GTP editing team 26 November 2015 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Bacchus Pension, Bacchus Tavern, En Tino Studios and Mundo Travel that have tapped into … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Global Travel & Tourism will Grow 3.5% in 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 The global Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to grow by 3.5 percent during 2015, representing strong growth despite numerous challenges that have already taken place this year, the World … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Russia-Turkey Tensions to Take Toll on Tourism by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 All Russian citizens are being summoned to return home as the country’s parliament examines the possibility of suspending all air traffic to Turkey, after a Russian bomber was downed by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Philoxenia 2015 Wrap Up – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Among the largest sector events in Greece, the Philoxenia – Hotelia – Polis fairs this year jointly held on November 12-15 in Thessaloniki, won over the crowds, reporting a 17 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail