New faces Young Face of the Week: Nikos Morantis, Strategy Specialist of Online Platform ‘Destsetters’ by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 This week, GTP introduces Nikos Morantis, a strategy specialist of the online platform “Destsetters”, a leading and influential travel channel for the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Market, covering more … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Επιμελητήριο Κυκλάδων: Όχι στην πραγματοποίηση συναλλαγών με κάρτα by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 by GTP editing team 4 May 2015 Σε επιστολή προς τον υπουργό Οικονομικών κύριο Γιάνη Βαρουφάκη το Επιμελητήριο Κυκλάδων εκφράζει την αντίθεσή του στη δρομολoγούμενη διάταξη για πραγματοποίηση συναλλαγών με πιστωτική ή χρεωστική κάρτα, για ποσά άνω … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Among Virtuoso Luxury Travelers Top 10 Choices, Ranked 5th for Boosted Bookings by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Greece has been included in luxury travel network Virtuoso’s Top 10 list as one of the world’s leading destinations for summer holidays and among the 10 leading countries recording increased … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News World Travel Market Exhibitors Tell All by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 World Travel Market exhibitors reveal why they choose to exhibit at WTM in London and why they keep coming back every year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Bus Line Links Piraeus with Athens City Center by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 The cruise terminal in Piraeus is now only a 30-minute bus ride away from the center of Athens thanks to the new X80 bus line “Piraeus-Acropolis-Syntagma Express” that launched on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Over 3,000 Local Businesses Turn to Google’s Grow Greek Tourism for Training by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Some 3,000 tourist sector enterprises benefitted from the know-how of Google’s ambitious Grow Greek Tourism Online initiative, which kicked off last September. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini to Host UNESCO Wine Symposium in November by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 The heritage and development of wine regions and their role in tourism will be the focus of an UNESCO symposium to be held on the Greek island of Santorini on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Avis Preferred’ Rewards Loyalty in Greece by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Avis Rent A Car has announced that it has improved its Preferred loyalty program in Greece by adding benefits for members including discounts, complimentary upgrades, exclusive offers and free car … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Respond on Demand in Charge of Greek-Turkish B2B Meetings at EMITT 2016 Expo by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Respond on Demand has made an agreement with event organizers Aegean Communication S.A. and will organize all B2B meetings between Greek exhibitors and Turkish travel agencies and tour operators at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Japanese Cruise Passengers Receive Warm Welcome at Heraklion, Crete by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Some 1,000 passengers on the Japanese “Asuka II” cruise ship received a warm and traditional Cretan welcome upon their arrival at the Heraklion Port on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Opens GATE to Innovation Contest by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Athens International Airport (AIA) announced the “Digital Gate: Airport Innovation Challenge – Transforming the Airport Environment” competition and invites young developers to submit ideas for innovative services and applications that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Exclusive London Nightclub Expands to Mykonos, Greece by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 by GTP editing team 30 April 2015 Toy Room, one of London’s most exclusive nightclubs, recently announced its expansion to Mykonos Island in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News What is World Travel Market? by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Thought about exhibiting at World Travel Market before, but never fully understood what it entails? This video explains how WTM works, and why exhibiting at the leading global event for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality SETE Calls On Government to Tackle Illegal Accommodation, Propose Feasible Measures by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Yiannis Retsos Re-elected President of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Yiannis Retsos was re-elected as the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers on Wednesday, April 29. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SouthBridge Europe Backs HotelBrain with 3m Euros by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Investment fund SouthBridge Europe has inked a deal with Greek hotel management company HotelBrain to finance its development plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates British Airways Flies Direct from London to Six Greek Islands This Summer by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 British Airways on Wednesday announced its Greece summer 2015 schedule which links London to six Greek islands of which two are new destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Introduced to Romanian Market by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Romania expects more media exposure and visitors for the Eastern Macedonia-Thrace destination following a familiarization trip (fam trip) held there in mid-April. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Announces Santorini Winter 2015 Schedule, Ticket Sale by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Ryanair announced on Wednesday its Santorini winter 2015 schedule with increased flights to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tirana-Rhodes Chartered Flight to Open for Summer Season by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 by GTP editing team 29 April 2015 Albanian travel agencies Jona Travel & Key Tours Agency will launch a weekly charter flight connecting Tirana to Rhodes from late May until October 10. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
