Investments Piraeus Port Cruise Facilities to be Completed by Year-end by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 Following a series of delays, a new construction which will facilitate the docking of cruise ships at the Port of Piraeus is set to be completed by the end of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Overnight Stays in Thessaloniki Steady, Room Prices Up by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 The number of overnight stays in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, for the first half of 2015 increased slightly but was smaller compared to last year’s corresponding period, compared … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Star Alliance Introduces Flexible Round-the-World Fares for Premium Economy by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 Aiming to win over the budget-minded traveler keen on flexibility, Star Alliance announced that it has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fare to include travel in premium economy class in three … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Island ‘Gifts’ Take Media by Storm, Next Up Ronaldo? by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 Amidst Greece’s economic and political woes, it seems that everyone who is anyone is buying a Greek island to hang out on. The latest celebrity to be reportedly eyeing Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SLH Seeking ‘Secret Service’ to Assess World Luxury Hotels by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces the recruitment of 25 hotel inspectors to join its worldwide team of “secret” agents. Apply now. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Destsetters Photo Project Captures Rainbow Rome by Lens by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 by GTP editing team 4 August 2015 As part of its ongoing strategy to reach out to niche travel markets, Destsetters teamed up with acclaimed photographer Christos Drazos to promote Rome as a dynamic gay & lesbian … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Dolphin Seeks Partners to Fund Kilada Hills, Kea Projects by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 One of the largest private seafront landowners in Greece and Cyprus, Dolphin Capital Investors, is seeking strategic partners for its latest tourism projects: the Kilada Hills Golf Resort, to be … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TravelStore Back with Travelport, Inks New Deal for Europe, Africa by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 Leading UK-based travel commerce platform Travelport announced recently that global agency TravelStore is back for business, signing a new, multi-year agreement for its business in Portugal, Spain, Angola and Mozambique. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Celebrity Traveler Simon Reeve to film Greek Archaeological Spots for BBC by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 Celebrity traveler Simon Reeve will be on location at several Greek archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, Pnyx Hill, Mycenae, Olympia, Knossos, Crete, Delphi and at Lechaio in Corinthia, to film … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotels: Satisfaction Guaranteed, Says SETE by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 Greek hotels, the quality of services offered and the warm welcome are ensuring guaranteed satisfaction for visitors to Greece in the first half of 2015, according to data released by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Backs Greek island, Cyprus Entrepreneurship with Funds by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 The EU approved last week funding amounting to 54 million euros via its Interreg V-A “Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020” program to assist nine border regions in Greece, and all of Cyprus, towards … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Suburban, InterCity Trains Cancel Routes on Monday by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 by GTP editing team 3 August 2015 The workers’ unions of Athens Suburban Railway (TrainOSE) and the InterCity, as well as the Athens Metro have announced cancellations of their routes and work stoppages today, August 3, between … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port Sale Set for Sept., Authorities Eye Creation of Parallel Administrator by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Procedures for the sale of a 51 percent stake in the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) are set to come to a close in September, with the relevant authorities examining setting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures Minister Kountoura Spreads the Word: Summer Now in Greece by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is spreading the word to the world with interviews in international media, including Bloomberg and Russia-24, and invites holidaymakers to summer down in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Fluster, Tunisia Attacks Curb Thomas Cook Gains by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 The Thomas Cook Group announced Thursday, that the June 26 terrorist attack in Tunisia, and the recent political and economic turmoil in Greece, were expected to take a toll on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Titania Hotel’s Olive Garden Serves the Stars on a Plate by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Titania Hotel’s pride and joy, the Olive Garden Bar & Restaurant, will be up and running on August 6, ready to welcome eclectic guests to its roof garden offering dinner … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SWISS Maximizes Exposure via Amadeus Fare Families Technology by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 SWISS, Switzerland’s flag carrier, aims through Amadeus Fare Families solution to provide access to its “Light”, “Classic” and “Flex” fares and boost multichannel merchandizing opportunities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa Makes Coastal Improvements by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa is taking the summer beachside experience to new heights by expanding and extending the seashore to include the very best amenities for its guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Oceania Cruise Travelers to Sample Greek Gourmet in Athens by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 by GTP editing team 31 July 2015 Oceania Cruises is launching culinary tours in seven destinations: Athens, Rome, Barcelona, Provence, Tuscany, London and Buenos Aires, during select voyages as of Spring 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Air Traffic Controllers Announce 4hr Work Stoppage on Aug 5 by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 by GTP editing team 30 July 2015 Greece’s air traffic controllers announced late on Wednesday, that they will hold a work stoppage on August 5 between 2pm and 6pm. Threaten with more action. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
