Event News Stavros Niarchos Park ‘Lights Up the Night’ with 24-hour Art Events and More by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 Free events will run day and night from June 21 to June 24 at the under construction Stavros Niarchos Park in Faliro, southern Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Becomes AccorHotels, Asserts Desire to Make Guests ‘Feel Welcome’ by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 Accor has been officially renamed AccorHotels and aims at increasing the clout and visibility of the brand by connecting it to its digital platform AccorHotels.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Navarino Environmental Observatory in Greece Wins at ‘Ecopolis’ Awards by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 by GTP editing team 9 June 2015 The Navarino Environmental Observatory (ΝΕΟ) was honored with the award for best “Environmental Project” at the Ecopolis 2015 awards held last week at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Mayor: Process of Helping Migrants has Begun by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 With the Greek island of Kos having been in the news in recent days due to an influx of undocumented migrants reaching its shores, the mayor of the southern Aegean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Travel Agencies See Boost in Turnover for Q1 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation services and related activities in Greece recorded a major increase in turnover during the first three months of the year, according to figures released by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have Eyes Set on Buying a Greek Ionian Island by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly preparing to buy a Greek island located in the Echinades complex of the Ionian. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Australian Travel Directive Begins to Stir Reaction in Greece by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 An Australian government advisory, warning travellers to Greece to be aware of the possibility of retail banking services becoming limited at short notice, sparked reaction from the Greek side. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Newcomer AthensWas Hotel Promises Luxury and Romance in the Heart of Town by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 In the heart of Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis, Anemi Hotels group announces the opening of its newest arrival, the luxury design AthensWas Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Menalon Trail to Lure Hikers to the Peloponnese by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 The Menalon Trail, running through the forests and rivers of the Peloponnese, is the first footpath in Greece to receive European certification and be placed among the Leading Quality Trails … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Hatches Incubation Program to Accelerate Travel Startups by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 Travelport has announced the development of a seed stage investment and mentorship program to accelerate the growth of innovative startup companies focused on travel commerce. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Costa Navarino Basketball Camp Combines Sport and Fun for the Family by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 It’s time for youngsters (and the young at heart) to shoot some hoops at the 3rd Costa Navarino Basketball Camp, which kicks off on June 27 and runs through to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Young Face of the Week: Katerina K. Kefala, Managing Director of Manthos Hotels, Pelion by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 This week, GTP introduces Katerina K. Kefala, the managing director of Manthos Hotels in Chania, Pelion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ιματισμός Τραπεζαρίας από την Crist Bed Linen Industry by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 by GTP editing team 8 June 2015 Η Crist Bed Linen Industry προσφέρει ιματισμό τραπεζαρίας που καλύπτει όλες τις απαιτήσεις. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Seeks UAE Tourism Investments, Applauds Schengen Visa Waiver for Emiratis by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently wrapped up her visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during which she promoted Greece as a destination both for travel and investment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Tourism Strategy Set Out by Commissioner Bienkowska by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska set out her eight priorities for the future European tourism strategy, during ECTAA’s 111th General Assembly held recently in Montenegro. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Culture Ministry Aims to Make Greece Appealing Filming Location by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 The creation of a film commission topped the agenda of Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis’ meeting with the new board of the Greek Film Council (GFC) as part of its plans … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Museum of Underwater Antiquities Unveiled by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 In efforts to transform the Port of Piraeus into a cultural hub, the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) presented aboard the floating museum “Hellas Liberty” last week the new Museum of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism to Zakynthos Slightly Up in May but Unpredictable by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 The negative media portrayal of Greece and the lingering talk of a potential tax hike in tourism are the making it impossible to draw conclusions for the upcoming tourism season … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Public-Private Partnership Tops 9th Athens Aviation Meet Agenda by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 Tapping into the benefits of public-private partnerships (PPP), upgrading aviation technology and boosting land security at Greek airports topped the agenda of the “9th Aviation – Present and Future” conference, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Grace Mykonos Brings Work of Platon Rivellis into Focus by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 by GTP editing team 5 June 2015 The photography of acclaimed Greek artist Platon Rivellis comes into the spotlight at the Grace Mykonos Hotel through to June 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail