New faces Young Face of the Week: Fani Flerianou-Demertzi, Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Gold Star Aviation by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 by GTP editing team 29 May 2015 This week, GTP introduces Fani Flerianou-Demertzi, the sales and marketing coordinator at Gold Star Aviation, a leading company in the area of tourism and transportation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Stathakis Reveals Tourism Agenda for Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Speaking during the 23rd annual general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday, the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, Giorgos Stathakis, revealed the strategic objectives of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE: Tourism is at the Forefront to Support Greece by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 “Tourism will not surrender but continue to work hard to preserve the jobs it has created, to support the state’s revenue… and to climb even higher in the world rankings … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EC Requests Greece to Ensure that Airport Charges Comply with EU Law by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 The European Commission has requested Greece to correctly apply EU rules on airport charges and for the operation of air services at Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Proposed VAT Hike Sets Off Alarm Bells in Greek Shipping Industry by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 The shipping industry warned during the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum held in Athens this week that should a proposed tax hike be imposed on Greek tourism then the consequences … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Lights, Camera, Action… Greece Readies to Attract Foreign Film Productions by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Aware of the huge potential of attracting international film producers to Greece, the government is preparing a flexible legal framework that will provide the incentives to get cameras rolling on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Welcomes Over 1.7 Million Tourists in Q1 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Greece saw 1.7 million tourists in the first quarter of 2015, beating last year’s incoming tourist arrivals during the same period by 45.6 percent, according to data from the Bank … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aegean Airlines Reports Improved Performance in First-quarter 2015 Results by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Greek carrier AEGEAN Airlines has reported an improved performance during the first quarter of 2015, compared to last year’s corresponding period, according to the company’s financial results. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport-connected Agencies Now Able to Book Thousands of Entertainment Products by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Travelport has announced that the Ingresso Entertainment Tickets plugin is now accessible to travel agents via its industry-leading point of sale technology, Travelport Smartpoint. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aktina Travel Backs Sea Tourism, Calls for Actions not Words at Posidonia Forum 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Stressing the need to tap into the potential of sea tourism and find ways to improve standards and services and within its ongoing strategy to support such efforts, Greek travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Med Cruise and CLIA Europe Sign Travel Agent Training Partnership by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 MedCruise continues its commitment with the European travel agent community creating a first step for a successful travel agent platform. – CLIA’s successful travel agent training program to be expanded … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Cult Chef Jamie Oliver Cooks Greek Island Style on Ikaria by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Cook-turned-cult persona Jamie Oliver did it Greek style earlier this month, promoting both the Greek islands and their cuisine while visiting Ikaria as part of his ongoing research into the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Dubbed ‘Second Largest Carrier’ at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Irish low cost carrier Ryanair recently celebrated its first year of operations in Athens and was announced as the second largest carrier based at Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ο Δήμος Αθηναίων ζητά τη γνώμη των πολιτών για το μέλλον τεσσάρων κτιρίων της Αθήνας by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 by GTP editing team 28 May 2015 Δημότες, κάτοικοι, οργανισμοί, φορείς του δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα και εκπρόσωποι της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών καλούνται να πουν τη γνώμη και τις ιδέες τους για το νέο πρόσωπο που αποκτούν … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Lacking Port Infrastructure Hampers Greece’s Cruise Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 Greece has failed to benefit from the exponential growth of Europe’s cruise market as investment in port infrastructure required to cater to cruise liners has declined by a whopping 80 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Travelers Shy Away from Greece, Bookings Drop by 1.2% by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 German vacationers are having second thoughts about traveling to Greece as a 1.2 percent drop in bookings reveals, opting instead for Spain and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Travel Agents Express Concern Over Strike Action During Upcoming Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 The Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) on Wednesday expressed concern over the strike action announced by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) for Sunday May … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Limited Airlift Capacity Isolates US and Chinese Markets From Greek Sea Tourism Product by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 Limited airlift capacity with US and Chinese markets adds more woes to Hellenic hopes for mega cruise vessel deployment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Larissa Hoteliers, Advertisers Join Forces to Promote Central Greece as a Top Destination by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 The Larissa Hoteliers Association and the non-profit Association of Advertising & Communication Companies of Central Greece (EEDEKE) have joined forces to promote the region as a leading tourism destination. The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Gate Hotel is Now Part of TripAdvisor’s ‘Hall of Fame’ by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 by GTP editing team 27 May 2015 Greece’s Athens Gate Hotel has been inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after winning a Certificate of Excellence for the fifth year in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
