Surveys, Trends & Stats British, German Tourists Bring in the Cash to Greece by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Travelers from the UK and Germany boosted the Greek economy by spending about 1.48 billion euros each between January and August this year, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Miami, Strengthens Ties Between Greece and America by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Turkish Airlines has added flights to Miami as its 12th destination in the Americas. Round trip fares are available from Athens to Miami (via Istanbul), giving the Greek diaspora the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Chestnuts Roasting… at Kastanitsa Festival on Saturday by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 Chestnuts in all shapes and sizes, as delicious foods or delectable sweets, take center stage at the annual Chestnut Festival in the remote village of Kastanitsa on Mt Parnonas, Peloponnese, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Visit Europe-ETOA: Destination Europe Summit 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 A conference on how Europe is faring as a destination, with a particular attention on the most important origin markets, including China, Russia and the United States, will be held … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Face of the Week: Leontios N. Orphanos, Owner of HOTELIGENT Management & Consulting Company by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 by GTP editing team 26 October 2015 This week, GTP introduces Leontios N. Orphanos, the owner of HOTELIGENCE Management & Consulting Company in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News National Day of Greece Celebrated in Expo Milano 2015 by GTP editing team 25 October 2015 by GTP editing team 25 October 2015 “Greece plays a central role in our common home, Europe”, said Silvia Velo, the Italian Secretary of State for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, during the celebration … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Mayor Calls for Self-Management Tourism Scheme, Making Island Year-round Hotspot by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Aware of Santorini’s robust brand name internationally, the Cycladic island’s mayor highlighted the need for local administration to take over the management of the destination ahead of the “Santorini: Year-round … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greek Shipowners Elect New Board, Draw Up Agenda by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Improving services by modernizing the legal framework, reducing state intervention, eliminating bureaucracy and doing away with obsolete requirements are the priorities set for the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Gaining Ground as Medical Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Greece is establishing itself as a sought-after medical tourism destination, the Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) said following its participation in this year’s IMTEC (International Medical Tourism Exhibition Conference) 2015, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Massive Exhibition of Greek Treasures from Agamemnon to Alexander’s Era Goes to the US by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 The Field Museum in Chicago, USA, has announced that it will open “The Greeks: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” on November 26, 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2015 Announces Blogging Sessions Line-up by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has announced its most comprehensive blogging programme to date, with sessions spread over three days and almost twice the number of bloggers at its … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates KLM and Air Malta Inaugurate Codeshare Agreement by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air Malta recently inaugurated their codeshare agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Princess Cruises to Launch New China-based Luxury Liner by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 by GTP editing team 23 October 2015 Princess Cruises, represented in Greece by Athens-based Amphitrion Group, announced that its new China-based ship will carry the name “Majestic Princess”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Minoan Group Awaits Final Approval for Luxury Tourism Investment in Greece by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 Travel firm Minoan Group is waiting for the Greek Government to give the final approval for its tourism project on Crete to get off the ground. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards CNT Awards Santorini’s Canaves Oia as one of World’s Best, Four More Greek Hotels Break into Europe’s Top 30 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 The Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards elected the five-star Canaves Oia on Santorini, as the best resort in Europe and 34th in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE Conference Emphasizes Tourism Sector as Driving Force of Greek Economy by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 Over 300 tourism professionals, industry leaders, representatives of the public sector and travel market executives explored a range of industry-related topics during the 14th Tourism & Development Conference of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete’s Hersonissos to Set Up Destination Management Body by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 As part of its plan to upgrade and promote the local tourist product, the Municipality of Hersonissos, Crete, announced this week the establishment of a destination management body. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Winners of First ‘SETE Tourism Crowdhackathon’ Announced by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 Over 20 teams consisting of over 150 developers – programmers, analysts, designers, consultants – took part in the recently held first Open Data Hackathon aimed to develop applications that promote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Creta Maris Gets Thumbs Up for its Quality, Service, Dedication by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 Creta Maris Beach Resort is collecting awards, certifications and people’s love as part of its ongoing efforts to keep its customers happy while respecting the environment and promoting Greece abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Tripsta Agrees Long-term Deal with Travelport by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 by GTP editing team 22 October 2015 Travelport has announced it has signed a new long term agreement with Greece-based Tripsta, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
