Sea Tourism Cheaper Fares for Ferries Sailing Greek Waters by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 The shipping ministry this week made readjustments to the maximum allowable pricing of ferry tickets applicable to some ferry services in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Considers Mandatory Credit Card Use to Combat Tax Evasion on Islands by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Credit card use for transactions of more than 70 euros at Aegean islands is expected to become mandatory, according to a new multi-bill of reforms to be tabled soon in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates GTP’s Travel Business Network: A Promotional Tool in Greece for Hoteliers, Sector Pros by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 GTP, Greece’s ultimate source of information for tourism professionals and travellers, invites entrepreneurs and hoteliers to tap into its Travel Business Network and promote their offers effectively and efficiently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Authorities Call on Culture Ministry to Apply for Inclusion of Ikaria Dance on UNESCO List by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Authorities and academics from the North Eastern Aegean island of Ikaria are calling on the Greek culture ministry to apply to UNESCO for the inclusion of Ikaria’s traditional dance, the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Kountoura Congratulates Greek Team for Win at Deaf European Football Champions League by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Following their win in the European Deaf Football Championship for the second consecutive year, the Panathlitikos Deaf Association (POK) was welcomed on Tuesday at the Tourism Ministry in Athens by … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News 2015 European Sea Ports Conference Comes to Athens by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Ports and energy is the theme of this year’s annual conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), which will be hosted by the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Half Marathon a Hit Despite the Heat by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 It was hot and sunny and full of adrenaline when some 4,000 athletes showed up for the 4th Athens Half Marathon which took place in the Greek capital on May … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Erasmus Students Gain Valuable Insight at Athens Event by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 The 1st ESN Greece Training National Platform event organized recently by the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) was a great success. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Takes Part in ‘European Clean-up Day’ Campaign by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 There are just a few days left until European Clean-up Day, which will run May 8-10. Greece is participating! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Lowers Customer Airport Fees by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Ryanair on Tuesday announced that it lowered its airport check-in fees and missed departure fee. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Υπ. Ναυτιλίας: Μειώνονται οι τιμές στα ακτοπλοϊκά εισιτήρια by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 by GTP editing team 5 May 2015 Αναπροσαρμόζονται οι ανώτατες επιτρεπόμενες τιμές καθαρών ναύλων οικονομικής ή ενιαίας θέσης επιβατών στην ακτοπλοΐα, σύμφωνα με απόφαση του αναπληρωτή υπουργού Οικονομίας αρμόδιου για θέμα Ναυτιλίας Θεόδωρου Δρίτσα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers are Generally Optimistic for Second Quarter 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Greek hoteliers remain optimistic for 2015 in regards to occupancy and room rates, regardless the economic uncertainty, according to the latest tourism barometer report by GBR Consulting for 2015 Q2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens International Airport: January-April Sees Rise in Passenger Numbers by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Athens International Airport (AIA) saw a big increase in passenger volume during the first four months of the year, according to figures released on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ‘Air Canada rouge’ Flights Link Athens with Toronto, Montreal by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Air Canada rouge recently launched its 2015 summer schedule which includes seasonal non-stop flights between Athens and Toronto/Montreal. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens to Host China-Greece Tourism Cooperation Seminar by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 A seminar that is expected to deepen the cooperation between Greece and China in the field of marine tourism, will take place at the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aries Villas: A Newcomer to Skiathos Island with Plenty to Offer by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Situated on a hill overlooking the bay of the Northern Sporades island of Skiathos is newcomer Aries Villas, offering visitors the chance to make their Mediterranean dream come true. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Boutari Wineries ‘Open Doors’ to Connoisseurs with Tastings and More by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 One of the country’s leading wineries, Boutari, joins winemakers across Greece, when they open their cellars to visitors during this year’s “Open Doors” events on May 9-10. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Thessaloniki Gains Ground as City Break Destination by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 The northern port city of Thessaloniki is gaining ground as an ideal city break and conference tourism destination with all the more international visitors seeking to explore its diverse offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ Explores Mountain Getaways by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Travel Bloggers Greece recently selected to visit the Montanema Handmade Village to experience “another face of Greece” that combined mountain hiking, village excursions, local gastronomy and lake activities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Maritime Trends Athens Meet to Explore Global Shipping Issues by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 The 3rd Maritime Trends Conference to be held on May 9 at the Hotel Metropolitan is organised by Marine Tours and Etihad Airways, with the support of the University of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail