Destinations news Crete’s Hersonissos’ Reach Grows Thanks to Social Media, Bloggers by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 The diverse offerings of Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality took the Net by storm when images of the region hit everything from Flickr and twitter to Facebook and Instagram. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Titania Athens’ La Brasserie Serves Up a Mean Pizza for Lunch by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 In one of the city’s hottest spots for lunch, the Titania Hotel’s La Brasserie restaurant, the chefs prepare pizza for lunch daily, adding to the rich menu of delicious snacks, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Safe Water Sports Initiative Teaches Responsible Recreation by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 A new initiative that informs people of safety regulations in water sports and water recreation and provides a channel of communication and evaluation of such facilities aims to ensure that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Ancient Rhodes Treasures on Show at the Louvre, Come Home by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 by GTP editing team 25 June 2015 Following a successful run at the Louvre Museum, a section of the Rhodian archaeological exhibit “Rhodes: A Greek Island and Gateway to the East” will be coming home. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UK, US Travelers Boost Q1 Travel Revenues in Greece by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 Holidaymakers from the US and the UK boosted revenues in Greece by 14.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NEL Lines Declared Forfeit by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 The future of Greek shipping company NEL Lines (Maritime Company of Lesvos) is up in the air, following a decision by Alternate Marine Minister Thodoris Dritsas to side with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Skyros Moves Closer to Getting a Waterway for Seaplane Flights by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 A ministerial decision concerning the environmental requirements for the construction and operation of the first waterway in the Aegean, at Linaria Port on the island of Skyros, has been signed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’: Athletes Prepare to Discover Their Limits! by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 Professional and amateur athletes are getting ready to run and discover their limits at the “The North Face Zagori Mountain Running” on July 24-26. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Pet-friendly Beaches in Greece Growing in Number by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel New SWISS Fare Options Now Bookable for European Flights by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 SWISS has announced new fare options for European air travel. The new concept features three Economy Class options alongside the Business Class fare. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News TBG Celebrates Six Months of Travel Blogging Teamwork by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 The members of the first network of Greece-based travel bloggers recently gathered at Athens and celebrated six months of teamwork. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Leonidio ‘Melitzazz’ Fest Combines Food and Fun by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 The annual Melitzazz Festival in the traditional village of Leonidio, in the Peloponnese, is once again preparing its famed eggplant delicacies to be served alongside a series music and arts … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Air Astana Scoops Skytrax Award for Fourth Consecutive Year by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 by GTP editing team 24 June 2015 Air Astana, the Kazakhstan flag carrier, celebrated success again at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards as it achieved the title of “Best Airline Central Asia / India” for the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: ‘Who Stands to Win from the Destruction of Greek Tourism?’ by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 “We still can not comprehend the reasons why the lenders insist on imposing an uncompetitive VAT rate on the Greek tourism product and we ask: Who stands to win from … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece – The Unexplored Tourism Investment Paradise: Opinion by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Financial Specialist Kostantinos Xanthopoulos gives us significant reasons to pursue an investment in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on June 30 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Greece’s ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Tuesday, June 30, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Berlin-based Travel Board Says German Tourists Safe in Greece by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 With negotiations between Greece and its creditors culminating during the peak of the summer season, German tourists are wondering if it’s safe to visit. “Definitely!” says the German Travel Association … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators ‘Grexit’ Scare Sends Greece Holiday Rates Plunging by 50% by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Preferring to be safe rather than sorry, tour operators worldwide are cutting rates for package deals to Greece by up to 50 percent for fear of a potential Greek default. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Travelport Wins ‘Best Air Rail Distribution Solution’ at GARA Awards by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform has won the “Best Air Rail Distribution Solution” title, alongside Heathrow Express, at the recent Global AirRail Alliance (GARA) Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Authority Contracts ICTS Hellas for Cruise Lines Security Services by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 The Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) has appointed ICTS Hellas for the provision of security services at the port of Piraeus for the safety of cruise passengers and international ferry lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
