Investments Workshop Paves Way for German Interest in Greek Isle Energy Projects by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Smart grid applications, infrastructure for electric vehicles, municipal lighting and electricity storage technologies were the focus of a workshop held earlier this month exploring the viability of energy projects on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Germany to Expand, Offer Cheaper Rates, New Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 In efforts to win back its share of the German market, TUI Germany announced the launch this week of a far-reaching strategy which will include a massive expansion of its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Easyjet to Launch Routes from Rhodes, Mykonos to European Cities in 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Low-cost carrier EasyJet on Tuesday announced the addition of three new routes connecting the Greek islands of Rhodes and Mykonos to European cities as of next summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Tourism Awards 2016: Entries Open! by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Entries to the Tourism Awards 2016, presented by Boussias Communications and Hotel & Restaurant magazine and acknowledging best practices in travel, hospitality and leisure across Greece, are now open. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events WebHotelier to Show Hoteliers how to Boost Direct Sales @ 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Various techniques on how hoteliers can increase their direct sales will be presented by WebHotelier during a workshop to be held this Saturday, November 28, as part of the 100% … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tenor Mario Frangoulis Takes his ‘Tales of Christmas’ to London for a Cause by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Celebrated Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis will be taking the stage for a good cause on December 23, for a Christmas charity event to take place at London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Athens Conference to Explore How Museums Can Function as ‘Change Agents’ in Society by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Museum and cultural professionals from Greece, the U.S. and the UK will attend the 5th Museum Day-Conference at the Benaki Museum Pireos Street Annexe in Athens on Thursday, November 26, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN Provides Easier Way to Manage Your Bookings by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2015 Greek carrier AEGEAN on Tuesday introduced the new service “My Bookings”, which allows users to save all upcoming bookings and view them easily under one section. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc ETOA: ‘It is Vital that Europe is Perceived as a Safe Destination’ by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) on Tuesday said that it is vital that Europe is perceived as a safe destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc US State Dept Issues Worldwide Travel Alert, Urges Vigilance by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The US State Department issued a “Worldwide Travel Alert” late on Monday, the first in almost a year, informing US citizens of possible risks to travel due to increased terrorist … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tourist Arrivals Exceed 20 Million in Jan-Sep 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 Greece saw an increase of 17.1 percent in visitor arrivals in the first nine months of the year, according to Bank of Greece data released on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Selected as Host Destination for TripAdvisor’s First ‘Destination Academy’ Event in Europe by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The island of Rhodes has been selected as the first European destination to host the Destination Academy with TripAdvisor (DATA) event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives SNF Announces $37 Million in Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Sports, Social Welfare by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 The Board of Directors of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has authorized 111 new grants totaling $37.65 million (33.29 million euros) to support non-profit organizations for programs in arts and culture, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Three Steps Necessary to Attract Foreign Investments to Greece by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 A fixed tax system, less red tape and speedier licensing procedures are key to bringing in much-needed investments to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HotelBrain to Give Tips for F&B Success, Spa Profitability @ 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 HotelBrain will give tips to Greek hoteliers on how to increase their overall revenue and boost the sales of their restaurants and spas during a workshop to be held this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travel Massive Athens Takes Action for Responsible Tourism by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 Highlighting its global November theme: #TMResponsibleTourism, Travel Massive invites tourism insiders to its Athens event on Friday, at the Barley Cargo, to get inspired and explore how a positive spirit … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Airport Hosts Third ACES Event for Aviation Family by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 More than 140 top executives from air transport, the financial sector and the tourism industry attended the 3rd Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) last week, an Athens International … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Sani Resort Picks Up Numerous Awards in 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 by GTP editing team 24 November 2015 Consistently recognized as one of Greece’s finest resorts and a destination on its own, the luxury Sani Resort in Halkidiki this year enjoyed heightened attention for its numerous awards and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On Tuesday, Nov 24 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis will give the signal for the official illumination of the city center and welcome in the holiday season on Tuesday, November 24, at Syntagma Square. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Adds 5 Greek Regions to Global Geopark Network by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has listed five regions in Greece, in its Global Geoparks networks program, presented recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
