Company updates Thomas Cook’s New ‘Bohemian’ Hotel Concept to Launch from Rhodes, Greece by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 Thomas Cook has announced the launch of a new hotel concept brand for the bohemian spirit named “Casa Cook”, with a first property in Rhodes, Greece, due to open in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Revised EU Legislation on ‘Package Travel’ Aims to Protect Holidaymakers by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 Package holidays, consisting of a flight, hotel or car-hire and purchased online for an all-in price or through linked webpages, will get the same protection as packages bought in travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Polis Grand Hotel: Your Home Away from Home in Athens by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 The first phase of renovations at the four-star Polis Grand in central Athens, are now complete and the luxury hotel is ready to offer visitors the finest in accommodation and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Not One, Not Two… but 22 Shipwrecks Come to Light in Greek Archipelago by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 A 13-day underwater expedition near the Greek islets of Fourni, between the eastern Aegean islands of Samos and Ikaria, revealed an unimaginable treasure a month ago, when marine archaeologists discovered … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events WTM London Welcomes 250 New Exhibitors by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has signed up almost 250 new exhibitors for next week’s event from small, entrepreneurial start-ups to tourist boards to well-established global operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ Attends TBEX Asia 2015, Next Stop: WTM London by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) participated in the first Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) Asia 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand held October 15-17, almost a year after the TBEX Europe 2014 event was … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New Partnerships Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 by GTP editing team 29 October 2015 Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Aldemar Amilia Mare, BOND Business & Life Events, Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Research Body Finds Greek Tourism Riding High into 2016 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Incoming tourism to Greece continues to be strong despite the political and financial turmoil this year, but domestic tourism is shrinking, the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) found … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Chain Hotels Come Up Winners in Greece, Sector Report Finds by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Hotels belonging to large accommodation chains recorded 67 percent higher revenue per room in 2014 against independent hotel units in Greece, while occupancy and room rates were significantly higher, an … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Domotel Hotels: ‘Our Guests Find a Home Far Away from Home’ by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Konstantinos Alexopoulos, the CEO of Domotel Hotels & Resorts, informs on the Greek boutique and lifestyle hotel chain’s aim, which is to deliver unique and innovative experiences to guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31! by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Travel Massive Athens Event Explores #TMResponsibleTourism by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 As part of its ongoing plan to connect travel insiders through free events around the world, Travel Massive is organizing an Athens meet on November 27 at Barley Cargo in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar Royal Mare Named ‘Global Winner’ in 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Aldemar Royal Mare has received the global recognition for the category of “Luxury Thalasso & Spa Resort” at the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events WTM Adds ‘Career Networking’ to Future You Programme by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 is giving travel and tourism students the chance to talk to potential employees as part of its ITT Future You program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Small Luxury Hotels of the World Announces Filip Boyen as New CEO by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a luxury brand for the world’s finest small, independent hotels, on Tuesday announced Filip Boyen as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Launches Stylish Luxe City Guides Amenity Kits by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 by GTP editing team 27 October 2015 Etihad Airways has launched a colourful new range of collectable limited edition Business Class amenity kits, the result of a unique collaboration between the airline and luxury travel brand LUXE … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Hoteliers Weary of New Schengen Visa Scheme by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greek hoteliers are expressing their concerns about the new visa regime that requires travelers to EU countries to show up personally at a Schengen consular station to give finger prints … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Still not Home Porting, Losing Revenue, Jobs by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greece may be 3rd in Europe with regard to the number of cruise passengers it receives with a 14.1 percent market share, but it lags behind in the total revenues … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece: Top Destination for Polish Travellers, Scandinavians’ Favorite by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Greece comes in first place on a list of top destinations for Polish tourists in 2015, while Scandinavian tour operators agree that this year is turning out to be one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
