Awards HotelBrain Named Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 Greece’s HotelBrain claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company at the 22nd World Travel Awards held on Saturday in Sardinia, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Caribbean Airlines Selects Amadeus to Upgrade its Passenger Service System by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 Caribbean Airlines has selected Amadeus as the provider to upgrade its Passenger Service System. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Greece: #SaveGreekNature Now! by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 Greece’s natural beauty, its rivers, mountains and seas, are at the center of a crowdfunding for nature campaign organized by WWF Greece titled #SaveGreekNature. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Flying Week Shoots for the Sky by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 Dozens of aircraft and jets – solo or in formation – will be soaring the Athenian skies on September 12-13, for this year’s Athens Flying Week, with an air show … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Film ‘Xenia’ Goes to the Oscars by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 by GTP editing team 7 September 2015 The Greek film “Xenia” has been nominated for an Oscar at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SEV: Tourist Traffic Offsets Losses in Retail Trade in Greece by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 Tourist traffic to Greece offset losses in retail trade, which were a direct result of the political instability in June, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SkyGreece Saga Continues, Bankruptcy Looms by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 Declaring bankruptcy appears to be SkyGreece’s next step according to media reports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events ‘Navarino Challenge’ 2015 Coming Up! by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 The “Navarino Challenge” will welcome people of all ages from Greece and abroad on September 11-13 with an enriched schedule of sports and entertainment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Trade Fair Turns 80, Kicks Off in Grand Style by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 The 80th Thessaloniki International Trade Fair (TIF) will run until September 13 at the city’s International Exhibition Center (Helexpo), with over 1,000 exhibitors from 13 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London to Help Hotels Profit from Upmarket Family Travel by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 World Travel Market London 2015 has linked up with Worldwide Kids Company to host a seminar giving hotels and resorts detailed advice on how to appeal to high-spending families. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Set to Dazzle at MATKA Nordic Travel Fair by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 Greece is ready to steal the show at the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair to take place in Helsinki on January 21-24, 2016 with North Events’ “Kalimera Kreikka” stand featuring a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Announces Improved Flight Time Changes on Athens-Santorini Winter Route by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 Ryanair has announced improvements on its flight times for the Athens-Santorini route, aiming to offer a much more comfortable experience to Greeks and visitors from abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel South African Airways Collects Bouquet of Awards by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 by GTP editing team 4 September 2015 South African Airways (SAA) reconfirms its position as leading airline on the African continent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats GBTA: Travel Managers to Cut Spending with Lufthansa Due to €16 Per GDS Booking Surcharge by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Fifty percent of travel managers who include Lufthansa in their travel program as a preferred carrier said they plan to decrease spending with the company once its new “distribution cost … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ‘Fly to Volos’ Campaigners Call on Greek Gov’t to Bring Flights to Regional Airport by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Local campaigners “Fly to Volos” are again calling on the Greek government and relevant authorities to tap into the tourism potential of the region by making use of the infrastructure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destination Specials Thessaloniki: In the Lap of Luxury by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Hundreds of visitors will flock this weekend to the northern city of Thessaloniki, for the annual International Trade Fair (TIF-Helexpo), which opens on Saturday and runs through to September 13. … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Crete Tourism Sector Pros Launch Discount Plan to Boost Business by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Tourism sector professionals on the island of Crete have joined forces to boost business and extend the tourism season by introducing a discount scheme across shops and services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Teams Up With Hellenic Basketball Federation by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 AEGEAN officially announced its partnership with the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) during a special event held on Thursday, shortly before the Greek national basketball team departed for Croatian capital Zagreb … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Dine & Wine All Fine at Titania’s Revamped Olive Garden by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Following extensive renovation works, the restaurant located on the rooftop of the Titania Hotel in Athens invites guests to indulge in a “gourmet journey… Made in Greece”… with breathtaking views … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air New Zealand and Air China Launch New Alliance Route by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 by GTP editing team 3 September 2015 Star Alliance members Air New Zealand and Air China have launched joint sales for a new daily direct service between Auckland and Beijing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail