Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Calls for Governments to Better Coordinate Policy-making for Travel and Tourism by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Governments that adopt a fully coordinated approach to the development of travel and tourism policies are the most successful in maximising the economic and social potential of the sector, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Explores ways to Strengthen Tourism Ties with Indonesia by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Greece and Indonesia can form tourism ties and cooperate in many sectors, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation of the Parliament of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Steps Up Presence at Philoxenia by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Pushing for year-round tourism growth by tapping into local products, culinary traditions, cultural offerings and the beauty of its landscape, the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace participated in this year’s Philoxenia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cyprus Reveals New National Carrier: Tus Airways by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Based at Larnaka international airport and founded in June this year, Cyprus’ new national carrier, Tus Airways, is set to take to the skies in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Announces New Athens to Dublin Route by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Ryanair on Thursday announced a new route to Dublin from Athens as part of its expanded summer 2016 schedule for the Greek capital with 14 routes in total, including a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Shine at European Hospitality Awards 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Greece’s Amathus Beach Hotel and Grace Santorini were winners at the 6th edition of the European Hospitality Awards 2015 held last week at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates KLM to Hold ‘Welcome Flights’ on New Boeing 787 Dreamliner this Sunday by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 On Sunday, November 22, KLM will operate three unique Welcome Flights on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner named “Sunflower”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Attica Group Issues 6th CSR Report by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 Attica Group announced recently that it has published its 6th Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for the year 2014, presenting the group’s performance on sustainable development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Balkan Swing Rhythms at Athens Airport this Friday by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 On Friday, November 20, the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA) will feature the nine-member music group Melios Balkana Mama and “swing” travellers and visitors “off their feet” with Balkan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ho, Ho, Ho, Off We Go… @ 2nd Athens Santa Run by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 It’s the most festive run of the year with hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, young and old, donning their Santa gear and heading out for the 2nd Athens Santa … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Partnerships Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 by GTP editing team 19 November 2015 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Domotel Kastri, Divani Caravel, Aldemar Royal Mare and Athina Luxury Suites that have tapped … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Kountoura Discusses Upgrading Tourism Education in Greece by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 The Tourism Ministry is examining ways to reconstruct the level of tourism education and upgrade the Greek vocational tourism training schools (former OTEK schools). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch-on Postponed Until November 24 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 The official illumination of Athens city center, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, has been postponed due to protest action to take place at Syntagma Square announced by Greece’s largest … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Aims for Year-round Tourism by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the ministry is working to establish Thessaloniki as an all-year destination and a leading city break in the Balkans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates British Airways Adds New Greek Destinations to 2016 Summer Schedule by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 British Airways this week announced the addition of two new Greek destinations to its 2016 summer schedule: Chania and Kalamata. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Region Stands Out from the Crowd at WTM 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 The Region of the South Aegean made its presence felt at this year’s World Travel Market in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Antaeus Travel & Tourism Certified with ISO 9001 Accreditation by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 Antaeus Travel & Tourism Ltd is now certified as ISO 9001 compliant, the most widely used & internationally-recognized framework for good business management covering the key area of “Quality Management”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Delphi Bolsters Cultural Capital Bid at Philoxenia Fair by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 Centered around its candidacy for European Cultural Capital 2021, the Delphi Municipality participated in this year’s Philoxenia exhibit, held last week in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events ‘Archisearch’ Workshop to Reveal Secrets of Design @ 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 The secrets of hotel design and how to incorporate local elements into the accommodation experience will be the focus of a workshop to be held at noon on November 28 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News In Spirit of Sports Titania Hotel Team Runs @ Athens Marathon by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 by GTP editing team 18 November 2015 Titania Hotel’s team of runners took to the streets on November 8, for the 33rd Athens Marathon – The Authentic, joining athletes of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the 5km run. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail