Destinations news All the More Say ‘I Do’ in Greece by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 Greece is steadily growing into a leading destination for those ready to tie the knot, with all the more resorts and boutique hotels across the country and on its isles … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Flight of Icarus on Zakynthos, BASE Jumping Hot Spot by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 by GTP editing team 31 August 2015 Professional athletes eager to jump off new heights visited the Ionian island of Zakynthos earlier this month for the annual Go Fast Games, where the world’s best BASE jumpers took … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Singer Alkistis Protopsalti Assumes Duties of Greek Interim Alternate Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 Greece’s interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti took over her new post from Elena Kountoura during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Friday evening in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Caretaker Government to Step In Ahead of Greek September Polls by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 A non-political caretaker government announced earlier Friday will be sworn in at 1pm in order to lead Greece to snap selections, which have been set for September 20, after Alexis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SkyGreece Airlines Temporarily Ceases Operations by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 SkyGreece Airlines announced on Friday that it must temporarily cease all operations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santorini’s Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa to Open in April by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 The Metaxas Group is proud to announce the arrival of a new member to its group of hotels, the Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, set to open it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Cruise Sector Calls For Support Measures by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) is calling for measures that will support cruise tourism, including the creation of a National Coordination Committee for Cruise Affairs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Capital Controls at Greek Banks Scaled Back by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 In efforts to normalize the banking and business climate in Greece, the Banking Committee has eased capital controls imposed on June 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Hard Rock Athens Goes ‘Freddie for a Day’ Against AIDS by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 The Hard Rock Cafe in Athens invites all to “Freddie for a Day” on September 5, as part of its awareness raising campaign to collect funds for HIV/AIDS research carried … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Ancient Olympia Meet to Explore Intercultural Dialogue by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 by GTP editing team 28 August 2015 Achieving intercultural dialogue will be the subject of an international conference to be held at Ancient Olympia on September 1-6 under the title: “The Need for a Constructive Dialogue Between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Says NSRF Funds Won’t Be Lost, Airports Deal in March by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis reassured reporters on Wednesday, that capital controls will soon be lifted, liquidity is improving and the privatization of 14 airports will most … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki’s Caryatids Back to ‘Enchant’ at City’s Helexpo Fair by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 Thessaloniki authorities were very pleased on Wednesday, to welcome the city’s legendary Caryatids to their birthplace 151 years later. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Sunset a Top 10 ‘CNN’ Dream Experience by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 The Greek island of Santorini, a remnant of a volcanic caldera, is there among nine other “dream” destinations, which CNN says “every traveler should experience”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Aegean University Accepting Post-grad Applications in Tourism by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 The University of the Aegean is accepting applications for post-graduate studies in tourism through to Monday, September 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news A Euro a Day… Keeps Tourism Afloat by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 Whether its coffee, a cold beer, wine or a snack, in the Greek village of Valaora you’ll only pay a euro or less. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Offerings on Show in Milan, Make the News in China by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 by GTP editing team 27 August 2015 As part of its aggressive promotional strategy to get the word out, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization organized a familiarization event last month at the Expo 2015 in Milan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Parties Fail to See Eye to Eye, Greek Polls Next Month by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 Greece’s President Prokopis Pavlopoulos is expected on Friday, to officially announce elections to be held next month as parties failed to form a coalition government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece May See 2015 Tourist Arrivals, Revenue Rise Above Forecasts by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 2015 seems to be on its way to becoming another record-breaking year for Greece’s tourism sector, according to recent data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s ‘Navarino Challenge’ Included in European Week of Sport by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 Greece’s multiple-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” has been included by the European Commission and the Greek General Secretariat of Sports in the European Week of Sport, a new initiative that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Keeps High Guest Satisfaction Rating in July Despite Capital Controls by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 by GTP editing team 26 August 2015 Greek hotels received a high guest satisfaction rating in July, despite the uncertainty in the country due to capital controls at the time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
