Destinations news Thessaloniki Hoteliers Set Goals for 2015, Troubled Over Proposed Tourism Taxes by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Thessaloniki hoteliers expressed their concern over proposed tax measures in the tourism sector as well as their optimism about the increased number of bookings in the northern port city during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news China’s Wuhan Boosts Ties with Heraklion Port Authority by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Promoting tourism, exchanging expertise in the area of container management and cruise travel topped talks on Tuesday, between representatives from the Chinese city of Wuhan and Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Pelion’s Hotel Des Roses Takes Travel to the Next Level with New Programs by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Hotel Des Roses, located in the fishing village of Platanias, Southern Pelion, announces the launch of three new alternative tourism programs for the upcoming season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Doors Open at Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 From May 1, Ikos Resorts counts a brand new hotel in its portfolio with the Ikos Olivia in northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates MSC ‘Musica’: When Luxury Sails Greek Waters by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Luxury liner MSC Musica has set sail for Greek waters with Piraeus as its first port of call on May 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport and Etihad Airways Renew Full Content Agreement by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Travelport and Etihad Airways on Tuesday jointly announced the extension of their multi-year, full content agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Costa Navarino to Host 2015 Gastronomy Seminars for Messinia’s Food Service Professionals by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 For the third year in a row, the “Captain Vassilis” Foundation and the Messinian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced free educational gastronomy seminars for food service professionals in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού: Εκδηλώσεις στα δημόσια μουσεία για τη Διεθνή Ημέρα Μουσείων 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 by GTP editing team 13 May 2015 Άνω των 50 δημοσίων μουσείων και σχεδόν 30 αρχαιολογικοί χώροι που εντάσσονται στις αντίστοιχες Περιφερειακές και Ειδικές Περιφερειακές Υπηρεσίες και σε μία Διεύθυνση της Γενικής Διεύθυνσης Αρχαιοτήτων και Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Traffic and Flights Pick Up Pace at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 As the summer season sets in, travelers are flocking to Greece and more new flights are landing by the day at Athens International Airport, which is recording a 20 percent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Delta, Air France/KLM and Alitalia Land Antitrust Approval From EU by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The European Commission announced a decision that renders legally binding commitments offered by Air France/KLM, Alitalia and Delta, members of the SkyTeam airline alliance, to help competitors enter the market … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Parthenon Marbles to Return to Greece… ‘Now or Never’ by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The time has come for the Greek government to decide whether it wants to take legal action for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, currently held by the British Museum, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Santorini Experience’ Puts Popular Greek Island on Sports Tourism Map – Interview with Mayor of Thira Anastasios – Nikolaos Zorzos by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The Mayor of Thira, Anastasios – Nikolaos Zorzos, underlines the importance of the “Santorini Experience” event for the promotion of Santorini Island as a sports tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese Gets EU Thumbs Up by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 Discover the unique beauty of the Arcadian mountainside as you trek along the Menalon Trail on May 30-June 1, during events for the launch of the country’s first officially certified … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ancient Greek Cuisine Revives in Psyri District in Athens by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 Archeon Gefsis, an Ancient Greek-style restaurant, recently opened its doors in the Psyri District in central Athens and aims to offer guests a brand new culinary experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Fourth Kea Island Stand Up Paddle Race This Weekend by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The summer season on Kea will kick off with the 4th Kea Island Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Race, scheduled to take place this weekend, May 16-17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Second Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio Hailed a Success by Organizers by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 The 2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show, organized in Nafplio by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA), was hailed a success with 67 crewed luxury yachts lining the dock for the event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki’s ‘No Finish Line’ Running Event to Raise Cash for a Cause by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 Starting on May 20 and for three days, over 5,000 runners, amateurs and professionals, will be running, walking or even strolling for charity in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Quiet and Environmentally Efficient: First Airbus A350 to be Delivered to Lufthansa in Late 2016 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 by GTP editing team 12 May 2015 Greater fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and less noise: The first Airbus A350-900s of Lufthansa will land in Munich at the end of 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Passenger Shipping Professionals Request Exemption from Potential VAT Rate Increase by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 Passenger ferry services should be designated as “emergency services” and therefore charged with a reduced Value Added Tax rate, the Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies (SEEN) said in a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hotel Chamber Seeks Greek Prime Minister’s Intervention Over Possible Tax Hikes by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 by GTP editing team 11 May 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on Friday sought Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ intervention to prevent new tax hikes to tourism enterprises in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
