Event News Classic Car Spring Rally Gears Up for Spetses in April by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 Vintage car drivers are gearing up for this year’s Spring Rally, to take place on the Saronic isle of Spetses on April 4-5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hilton Athens to Hold Innovative Activities in Support of ‘Earth Hour’ this Year by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 Hilton Athens will join hundreds of Hilton Worldwide’s properties to mark Earth Hour 2015 on March 28 by switching off lights, as well as hosting innovative projects for guests in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Travel Bloggers to Spread the Word About Hersonissos, Crete by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The Municipality of Hersonissos in Crete will host a group of Greek travel bloggers aiming to promote the area’s beauty and customs to a wider audience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ypati Thermal Spring to Operate During Easter Holiday by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The Ypati thermal spring located in Fthiotida, Greece, will open to the public as of Monday, April 6, for the Easter holiday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aviation World Seeking Answers to Germanwings Tragedy by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 by GTP editing team 26 March 2015 The latest reports that the pilot was locked out of the cockpit of the ill-fated Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps, killing 150 passengers and crew on Tuesday, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Travel & Tourism in 2015 Will Grow Faster than Global Economy by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The Travel & Tourism industry’s contribution to global GDP is forecast to grow this year by 3.7 percent and employment by 2.6 percent, according to the “Global Travel & Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s ‘Cosmopolitan Islands’ May Lose Special Tax Status by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini may possibly be axed, according to statements made today by Alternate Finance Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece 7th Among Top 10 European Traveler Picks by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Greece is ranked 7th among the Top 10 destinations of choice for European travelers, according to data released on Monday by SETE Intelligence (InSETE), the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) research … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates American Airlines to Resume Seasonal Service from Athens to the United States by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 From April 15, American Airlines will resume seasonal services between Athens International Airport in Greece and Philadelphia International Airport in the United States. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel No Survivors Expected in Germanwings A320 Crash by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Germanwings’ Airbus A320 aircraft operating flight 4U 9525 from Barcelona to Düsseldorf and carrying some 150 people crashed Tuesday in a remote section of the French Alps. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Acropolis Among Top 30 Desired Destinations of UK Travellers by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The Acropolis in Athens is among the 30 most desired travel destinations of Brits, according to a poll commissioned by British Airways as part of its “Inspire Us” travel photography … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Royal Caribbean Cruises Honors Greek Partner Navigator by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Royal Caribbean Cruises constantly evaluates partner performance and 2014 was Navigator’s year to stand out as the Greek company received two coveted distinctions; the 2014 “Leadership in Sustainable Shore Excursions” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Russian Pre-bookings in Halkidiki Drop by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 Halkidiki authorities expressed their concern over the significant drop in the number of pre-bookings by Russian tourists this year, following the region’s participation in the 22nd Moscow International Exhibition Travel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Germanwings A320 Goes Down in French Alps by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 An Airbus A320 airliner operated by German low-cost airline Germanwings has crashed in the French Alps between Barcelonnette and Digne, according to French aviation officials and police. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GNTO Awards Pile Up by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) added a third award to its roster of credits for its dedication and innovative work towards the promotion of Greece as a primary tourist … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hellenic Aviation Society to Hold Crisis Communications Conference by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 by GTP editing team 24 March 2015 The Hellenic Aviation Society will hold a crisis communications conference on April 2 at the Divani Palace Acropolis in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Form National Strategic Plan for Tourism by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 The Greek Government will form a National Strategic Plan for Tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens at Your Fingertips in China’s Top Online Search Engine by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 Chinese holidaymakers have the chance to learn more about Athens through a 50-page online guide on the country’s top tourism search engine: qunar.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaly Region Aims to Set Up Tourism Promotion Body by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 The Region of Thessaly, central Greece, announced plans for the creation of a promotion body which will primarily focus on attracting tourism to the region through the Nea Anchialos Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News “Run Greece 2015” to Dash to Six Greek Towns, Dates Announced by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 by GTP editing team 23 March 2015 Following two successful events, “Run Greece” is inviting residents and visitors of six towns in Greece to take part this year in a major celebration of sports and culture that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail