Company updates Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Crete After 10-year Break by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 Germany’s Lufthansa on Saturday resumed direct flights between Munich and Heraklion, Crete, a decade since they were stopped. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cretan Union Cup Sailing Event Brings Crete into the Spotlight by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Crete aims through the Cretan Union Cup 2015 sailing event through to May 29 to promote the island as a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces Young Face of the Week: Konstantinos Riavoglou, Vacation Department Manager at blueground by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 This week, GTP introduces Konstantinos Riavoglou, the vacation department manager at blueground. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Κοινή ανακοίνωση των πανελλήνιων κλαδικών ενώσεων – Μελών ΣΕΤΕ σχετικά με το ζήτημα του εξορθολογισμού των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 by GTP editing team 25 May 2015 Κοινή ανακοίνωση: Ο τουριστικός τομέας, στηρίζει την προσπάθεια της Κυβέρνησης για συμφωνία και παραμένει έτοιμος να συμβάλλει στην ελληνική οικονομία. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Civil Aviation Workers Strike May Put Damper on Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced a 48-hour strike for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats EEA Report: Greece Has High-quality Bathing Waters by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 Greek bathing sites have excellent bathing water quality, according to the annual bathing water quality report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Limnos, Agios Efstratios Authorities Up in Arms Over Lacking Ferry Services by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 As the summer tourist season takes off, Limnos and Agios Efstratios authorities still haven’t reached an agreement with the government concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to the islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Sports For All at This Year’s “Navarino Challenge” by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 The multi-award winning sports event “Navarino Challenge” this year has enriched its program with many more activities for the whole family and welcomes all on September 11-13 in Messinia and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Hospitality Awards 2015 in Greece: Nominations Now Open by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 Nominations have opened for the Hospitality Awards 2015 which aim to reward and spotlight Greek hotel enterprises that stand out for their innovative practices in the hospitality sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture On Greek Initiative, 128 Countries Join Forces to Safeguard Cultural Property by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 On the initiative of Greek Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis, 128 UNESCO Convention signees have agreed to join forces and adopt measures in order to effectively tackle the illegal trade of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Conference for World Environment Day 2015 in Athens by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 On the occasion of World Environment Day 2015 on June 5, the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with the Green Project NGO will co-organize a conference on the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Rave Reviews Give Creta Maris a TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 After recently being named a winner in the TripAdvisor 2015 Travelers’ Choice awards, Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, has been honored with the travel site’s 2015 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta Brings Glamour to Greek Seas in June by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 After five years of diligence and drive, the Spetses Classic Yacht Race has grown into a fully fledged regatta set to take place on the Saronic island on June 18-21, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Discover the South Aegean at Athens Golden Hall Mall by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 For four months the sights, tastes and feel of the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands will be the focus of activities at Athens’ Golden Hall shopping center in Marousi, as part … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΟΣΥΠΑ: 48ωρη προειδοποιητική απεργία για την Κυριακή 31η Μαΐου και τη Δευτέρα 1η Ιουνίου, του Αγίου Πνεύματος by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 by GTP editing team 22 May 2015 Σαρανταοκτάωρη προειδοποιητική απεργία την Κυριακή 31 Μαΐου και τη Δευτέρα 1η Ιουνίου – του Αγίου Πνεύματος – κήρυξε η Ομοσπονδία Συλλόγων Υπηρεσίας Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας (ΟΣΥΠΑ) σε εξώδικη δήλωση – γνωστοποίηση, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Varoufakis: Tourism VAT Rate Will Remain Unchanged This Season by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis on Wednesday assured Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura that there will be no change in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for tourism related activities this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mayor Kaminis: Athens is Making a Comeback in Global Tourism, Conference Scene by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 Athens is making a dynamic comeback in the global tourism and conference scene, not only as a destination recovering in a time of crisis, but as a city claiming the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Vote for Greece in Europa Nostra’s Public Choice Award 2015! by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 Greece has three entries in the Europa Nostra Public Choice vote! The winner of the Public Choice Award will be announced at the European Heritage Awards Ceremony, a high-profile event, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Shipowners Union Urges Infrastructure Upgrade on Islands by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) called on the relevant authorities to work towards upgrading existing port infrastructure or moving ahead with related projects on the islands, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news S. Aegean Region Focuses on Experiential Tourism as ‘Smart Specialisation Strategy’ for Islands’ Promotion by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 by GTP editing team 21 May 2015 Experiential tourism will be at the center of the South Aegean Region’s new Smart Specialisation Strategy with the aim to boost the islands’ growth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
