Culture Paros International Archaeology Meet Reveals New Finds, Research by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 For the first time, archaeologists working on excavations at three ancient Paros colonies presented the results of excavations and studies during the 4th International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Young Sailors to Take Spetses by Storm in 1st National Bug Championship by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 by GTP editing team 23 June 2015 Pint-sized boats known as “Bugs” will be sailing the waters of Spetses on July 9-12, during the 1st National Bug Championship aimed at promoting sports among the young, fair play, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ‘Fortune’ Says Greece a Good Deal for Vacationers by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 As Greece’s tumultuous negotiations continue, international media is casting the spotlight on tourism, the one industry they say is pulling the country up economically. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Proposed VAT Hike on Greek Hotels and Islands Causes Stir by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 State Minister Alekos Flabouraris’ statement to increase VAT on accommodation from 6.5 percent to 23 percent set off alarm bells among the country’s hotel industry, with Greek hoteliers calling it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Charter Flights to Greece’s Regional Airports Drop Slightly by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 The number of charter flights to six regional airports in Greece, has dropped by 2 percent, according to a Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) report released last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Yiannis Kouvaris is the New Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 Yiannis Kouvaris, a member of the Transport Committee of Greek ruling party Syriza, has taken over the presidency of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar Resorts Shines at Greek Hospitality Awards 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 Aldemar Resorts shined at the Hospitality Awards 2015 last week and walked away with gold and silver awards in eight categories. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens “Runs to the Future” on Tuesday, June 23 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 On Tuesday, June 23, on the occasion of the Olympic Day, the city of Athens “runs to the future”, participating in an evening race that is part of the 4-day … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events First Loutraki Fest Welcomes Summer with Song and Dance by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 The seaside resort town of Loutraki near Corinth welcomes the summer in true artsy style with dozens of concerts and events taking place at some of the city’s most interesting … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Skytrax Names Turkish Airlines Best in Europe for Fifth Consecutive Year by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 Turkish Airlines was recognized at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards and announced last week at the Paris International Airshow as the “Best Airline in Europe” for the fifth year … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Young Face of the Week: Vassilis Polyzos, Head of Digital Marketing at Nelios, Athens by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 by GTP editing team 22 June 2015 This week, GTP introduces Vassilis Polyzos, the head of digital marketing at Nelios, a hotel digital strategy agency in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ABTA Issues Advice on Travel to Greece Due to UK Media Reports by GTP editing team 21 June 2015 by GTP editing team 21 June 2015 In light of UK media reports on Greece’s financial situation, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has advised holidaymakers heading to Greece this summer to take some cash in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Chief Tells Greece Tourism Pros to Diversify, Innovate, Expand by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Tourism is the “ace” up Greece’s sleeve, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Chairman Michael Frenzel said during a German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce event held on Wednesday, on the occasion … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SkyGreece Launches Thessaloniki-Toronto Route by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Skygreece Airlines held a ceremony at Thessaloniki International Airport on Thursday to mark its inaugural flight from Thessaloniki to Toronto via Budapest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Industry Stepping Up Engagement on Consumer Protection by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders — governments, travelers and consumer groups — on the important issue of consumer protection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Athens Business Council to Boost Innovation, Entrepreneurship by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis announced the establishment of a business council aimed at boosting investment during the municipality’s 1st Development Conference held at the Zappeion Megaro on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens Lycabettus Hotel to Close, Jobs Not Lost by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 The Athens Lycabettus Hotel, located on the pedestrian street of Valaoritou & Voukourestiou, between Kolonaki & Syntagma Square, will close on June 28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings ‘Blogtrotters’ Set Social Media Abuzz for Thessaloniki, Mount Olympus & Halkidiki by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Thessaloniki and Mount Olympus instantly became trending topics on social media once the “Blogtrotters 2015” event kicked off on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ermionida Taps into Culture to Lure Visitors by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 The Ermionida municipality, located in the Peloponnese, aims to maintain its growing popularity as a tourist destination with culture as its driving force. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Till Full Moon View’ Events at Cavo Olympo by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 by GTP editing team 19 June 2015 Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort and Spa has announced its events schedule for all weekends until the beginning of July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail