Destinations news Google Trekker Captures the Action at Crete’s Hersonissos by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 Hersonissos is the first municipality in Greece, to be mapped out by Google Trekker, which in the next two months will attempt to capture some of the region’s most remote … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Triathletes to Gather on Naxos for 8th Naxathlon Triathlon by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 On Saturday, August 29, triathletes will gather on the Cycladic island of Naxos to compete in Naxathlon, a challenging Olympic-distance triathlon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Net Profit Rises 4.6% to $406 Million in First-half 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 Turkish Airlines recorded a net profit of $406 million during the first half of the year, growing by 4.6 percent compared to the same period in 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Jet Airways – Etihad Airways Partnership Delivering Strong Results for Indian Carrier by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 by GTP editing team 21 August 2015 The strategic investment of Etihad Airways into Jet Airways is delivering strong results for both airlines across areas including network growth, revenue enhancement and operational and cost improvements. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Steps Down, Paves Way for Snap Elections by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 Alexis Tsipras on late Thursday confirmed in a televised address that he is resigning as Greek Prime Minister, clearing the way for early elections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Migrant Influx Out of Hand, Greek Border Island Mayors Warn by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 The mayors of several Greek border islands are calling on the government to step in with immediate measures to deal with the increasing numbers of illegal migrants reaching their shores … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Big Names Join Line-up of New WTM London Exhibitors by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 Airlines, luxury resorts and technology specialists from a comprehensive range of sectors and countries are among the more than 100 new exhibitors which have signed up for World Travel Market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion Port Welcomes Cruise Ships in True Cretan Style by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 The Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) is extending true Cretan hospitality to the increasing number of cruise ships making their port of call there. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Halkidiki Summer Promo Strategy Going Strong by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 The Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) is moving full speed ahead with the promotion of the region through a series of initiatives, inviting dozens of travel writers and bloggers from 15 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kea Island Fest a Feast of Cycladic Cuisine & More by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 The Cycladic island of Tzia (aka Kea) treats its guests to the finest of its products this weekend, during the Feast of Agricultural Products to run on August 21-23 at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air France and Air Seychelles Sign Landmark Codeshare Agreement by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 by GTP editing team 20 August 2015 Air France and Air Seychelles have signed a landmark codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections between France, wider Europe and Seychelles. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy ESM Approves Third Bailout for Greece by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 The European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) board of governors approved Greece’s 86 billion euro bailout program on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s Airport Deal with Fraport Sparks Reactions by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 The Greek government’s decision to privatize four airports in the Ionian region, has sparked angry reaction from regional and local authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Shipping Fleet World’s Most Valuable by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 Greece’s shipping fleet continues to be the most valuable in the world, estimated at 108.8 billion dollars, according to London-based online evaluation site VesselsValue.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ABTA Travel Convention Expected to Give Peloponnese, Greece, Tourism Boost by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 Hosting the 2015 Travel Convention of the Association of British Travel Agents can be a great way for the Greek Region of the Peloponnese to showcase itself to the travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Celebrities Talk About their Aldemar Royal Mare Experience by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 Prominent Turkish TV persona/writer Ece Vahapoglu and Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov were among the very happy guests at Aldemar Royal Mare Hotel on Crete, which they described as a unique … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brazil’s GOL Joins BSP in Greece, Appoints Discover the World as GSA by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 by GTP editing team 19 August 2015 Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3), the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, announced it has joined Greece’s BSP (Billing Settlement Plan) booking system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Passenger Traffic at Greek Ports Drops 12.38% by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 The Greek coastal shipping sector saw over 250,000 less passengers travelling through the country’s ports in July and the first 15 days of August compared to the same period in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc UNWTO, WTTC on Deadly Bomb Attack in Bangkok by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have expressed their sadness and shock on the bomb attack that took place in the centre … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Spanish Travel Bloggers to Visit Meteora, Greece by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 by GTP editing team 18 August 2015 A group of travel bloggers from Spain will visit Meteora on Sunday, August 23, to tour and see what the destination has to offer and then to write about their … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail