Awards Acropolis Museum Winner in 2015 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards for Museums by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, has been honored this year as part of the 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for museums around the globe, ranking as the 11th on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Introduces ‘Nefeli’, Extends 2016-2017 Homeporting Program in Turkey by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Celestyal Cruises introduces the new ship “Nefeli” that will sail the company’s popular itineraries for the next two years, with embarkation from Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France-KLM Once Again Rewarded for CSR Commitment by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 For the eleventh consecutive year, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR), has ranked Air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Volos Meet Explores Urban Planning, Regional Development by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Urban planning and regional development will be the focus of a conference on September 24-27, to be held at the University of Thessaly premises in the city of Volos in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Premiere for ‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance in Greece by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Following two years of intensive research and rehearsing, “Drops of Breath”, an impressive underwater dance – visual performance, is getting ready for its opening in Greece, at Cape Sounio beach … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Night Run Registration Extended by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 by GTP editing team 16 September 2015 Athletes young and old are ready to take to Thessaloniki streets with registrations for the annual Night Run still open. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Research Body ITEP: Still Many Pressing Issues in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Mismatching revenues with increasing number of arrivals, a decline in spending, fewer overnight stays and seasonal demand, continue to be pressing issues affecting Greece’s tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Travel Agents Want Info on Site Fees Ahead of New Season by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Greek travel agents are expressing their concerns over recent announcements about an imminent increase in the price of tickets at museums and major archaeological sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Domes of Elounda Joins Marriott’s ‘Autograph Collection’ by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 The Domes of Elounda on Crete, Greece, has joined the Autograph Collection Hotels, a brand within Marriott International’s global portfolio comprised of upper upscale and luxury, independent, hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ellinair Launches Direct Thessaloniki-Izmir Route by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Greek carrier Ellinair announced the launch, starting September 24, of bi-weekly flights from Thessaloniki to Izmir in Turkey, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Eyes 10% Growth in Greece Next Year by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Ryanair expects a growth of 10 percent in the Greek market next year, the carrier’s chief commercial officer, David O’Brien, informed during a recent press conference for the airline’s Athens … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Wins at 1st Annual World Spa Awards by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso was crowned “Greece’s Best Wellness Spa” at the first World Spa Awards on Monday, held in Vietnam. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings ‘Blue Athens Initiative’: Athens Airport Turns Blue in Honor of Democracy by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday turned blue in honor of democracy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air Astana Launches Innovative Seat Upgrade Tool ‘MyUpgrade’ by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Air Astana has launched MyUpgrade; an innovative online tool that enables existing economy class customers to bid for an upgrade to Business Class before their flight. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates DER Touristik Creates European Network of Travel Experts by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 by GTP editing team 15 September 2015 Τhe EU’s and Switzerland’s competition authorities have approved DER Touristik’s acquisition of Kuoni tour operator activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Hotels Chamber: Why is Tourism Off the Greek Election Agenda? by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is expressing its concern over why the political parties vying for votes in the upcoming elections this Sunday, are not discussing tourism – one … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Airfasttickets Ceases Operations by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 Greek online travel booking company Airfasttickets has ceased operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Formal Complaint Filed Against Lufthansa GDS Fee By ETTSA by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The European Technology & Travel Services Association (ETTSA), the association representing Global Distribution Services (GDS) and online travel agents, has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Lufthansa, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cameras for New ‘Bourne’ Adventure to Roll in Greece by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 Austerity-hit Europe takes center stage in the fifth Bourne film featuring Hollywood star Matt Damon, parts of which will be filmed in Greece and Las Vegas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news City Workshop Designs the ‘Perfect Day’ for Athens Visitors by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 by GTP editing team 14 September 2015 The municipal authorities of the Greek capital will be welcoming travel bloggers through to October, who will have the chance to experience their “Perfect Day” in Athens during a series … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail