Misc Global Travel and Tourism Leaders Condemn Recent Terrorist Attacks by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 “Terrorism is a global threat that can only be addressed through the strong and concerted efforts of the world’s governments and the international community”, the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Massive Chios Tourism Project Gets Green Light by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 A 100-million-euro investment project on Chios for the development of a 5-star 700-room resort complete with museum and educational facility by Kerameia SA has been included in the government’s list … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Talks @ GTP Island During 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is ready to get down to business and bolster communication between the country’s hoteliers and local travel agents at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Hellas a Platinum Sponsor at ‘Digi.travel’ Conference in Athens by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 Amadeus Hellas was the platinum sponsor at last week’s third Digi.travel Conference & Expo event in Athens, which covered major topics surrounding digital marketing and distribution for the tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US’ Travel Weekly Stimulates Interest in Athens Among Americans by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The revival of Athens as an exciting global travel destination is the subject of an in-depth destination and news feature on Greece published in influential US travel trade magazine Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Signs New Agreement with OTA Sindbad by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 Travelport recently signed a new, long term, global agreement with Sindbad, one of Russia’s largest online travel agencies. Sindbad has been operating since 1995 and specialises in selling air tickets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards 100% Hotel Design Awards – Participating Projects by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 The organizers of the 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers and tourism professionals in Greece, have released the participating projects for this year’s 100% Hotel Design … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Face of the Week: Roula Kada, Sales Executive at Marine Tours by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Roula Kada, the Sales Executive at Marine Tours in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΣΕΤΕ: Νέο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Digital Marketing in Hospitality by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 by GTP editing team 23 November 2015 Στη διοργάνωση ενός νέου εξειδικευμένου εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος SETE Training, για το digital marketing ξενοδοχειακών μονάδων, προχωρά το Ινστιτούτο του ΣΕΤΕ (ΙΝΣΕΤΕ) σε συνεργασία με το Κέντρο Βιώσιμης Επιχειρηματικότητας Εξέλιξη, μέλος … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Germany’s Fraport Expects Airport Deal with Greece to be Completed in Q4 2016 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 Greece’s airport deal with Frankfurt-based Fraport is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the transport company’s CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture SNF Withdraws 3m euro Grant to National Museum of Contemporary Art Due to Delays by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced that it has withdrawn a three million euro grant to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) due to failure to adhere to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Speak AΘenian. Be an AΘenian’: New Campaign for Athens Coming Soon by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 A new campaign that will promote Athens internationally in 2016 will launch soon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Amadeus Presents Emerging Traveler Trends to Greek Professionals by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 Some 200 Greek tourism and travel professionals recently had the opportunity to gain insight on emerging traveler trends based on key findings from the Amadeus Traveller Trend Observatory (ATTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London Again Attracts 50,000 Participants by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 World Travel Market London 2015 was a phenomenally successful event surpassing the average attendance of the previous five events with the number of qualified buyers remaining at a record high. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AirAsia Slash Cost of Agency Bookings with eNett Virtual Account Numbers by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 eNett International and AirAsia have signed an agreement enabling agents to purchase AirAsia flights using Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) at significantly lower costs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘100% Hotel Show’ is Coming Up by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 The third edition of the 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, will kick off this Friday at the MEC exhibition center. Visitors to the 100% Hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travel Channel Jonathan Phang’s ‘Gourmet Trains’ Make a Stop at the Divani Caravel in Athens by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 Renowned British TV chef Jonathan Phang has chosen the “Brown’s” restaurant at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens as his next stop on Monday, November 30, to offer exotic culinary … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education International Hellenic University Offers Post-Grad Tourism Studies by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 The Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University (IHU) announced the launch earlier this month of its post-graduate studies program in Hospitality & Tourism Management. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Calls for Creativity and Harmony at Athens Biennale by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 by GTP editing team 20 November 2015 True to the idea that art can make a difference, the 5th Athens Biennale kicked off this week with “Synapse 1”, a first in a series of events under the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Famed Lefkada Beach Vanishes After 6.1 Richter Temblor by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 The repeatedly awarded Egremni beach, known for its impressive rock formations and crystal clear waters, on the south-western coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, has apparently vanished following a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
