Education Erasmus Students to Exchange Ideas at 1st Training Forum in Athens by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 The 1st ESN Greece Training National Platform will take place on March 28-29 in Athens, organized by the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability ‘Europe in Dialogue With Antiquity’ at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 Athens International Airport (AIA) welcomes the “Europe in Dialogue With Antiquity” exhibit, running through to March 29, and part of the Karlsruhe Museum’s Eurolog project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sani Gourmet’s ‘The Silk Road’ Taste Tour to Kick Off in May by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 Foodies and wine connoisseurs will have the chance to indulge in exotic tastes during Sani Gourmet’s “The Silk Road – Part 2” culinary experience to run on May 8-17 at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability International Day of Happiness, March 20: The ‘Wedding Singers’ to Perform Live at Athens ‘Musicport’ by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 by GTP editing team 19 March 2015 For the UN-proclaimed International Day of Happiness on March 20, the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA) will welcome the “Wedding Singers”, who promise a non-stop dance party with sounds … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece’s New State Assets Body to Fund Social Security, Not Debt by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Greece’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), will be replaced by the Public Wealth Fund following a decision on Tuesday, by Deputy Finance Minister Nadia … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNBC Says Greece is the Word This Summer by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Despite ongoing media reports focusing on Greece’s tightrope-styled political undertakings, American TV news channel CNBC focused instead last week on Greece as an ideal holiday destination in great part due … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NIKI to Launch Vienna-Athens Route in April by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 NIKI, the Austrian subsidiary of airberlin group, is extending its service to Greece and including Athens in the flight plan for the summer of 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats More Greeks are Taking Cruises, Domestic Demand Up 10% in 2014 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 The Greek cruise market showed signs of recovery last year with an impressive 10 percent increase in domestic passengers, after two years of sharp decline due to the country’s on-going … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards From Russia… to Greece With Love: Santorini, Sani Resort Top Tourist Picks by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Russian holidaymakers seem to have a soft spot for Greece, and more specifically, for the Cycladic island of Santorini and the luxury Sani Resort, according the Russian edition of monthly … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’ Wins Silver at 2015 Tourism Awards by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 “The North Face Zagori Mountain Running” event was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the Sports Tourism category at the second edition of the Tourism Awards last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates LOT Polish Airlines Signs Up for Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Travelport has today announced that LOT Polish Airlines has signed up for its innovative airline merchandising technology: Travelport Rich Content and Branding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates #AFDigidays – Air France Presents its Fully-Digital Airport Experience by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 by GTP editing team 18 March 2015 Air France on Wednesday presented its fully-digital airport experience at the third edition of the #AFDigiDays, an event dedicated to digital innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Alternate Tourism Minister to Promote Greece in Russia by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Moscow on Tuesday to attend the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ports Join Forces to Coordinate Cruise Policies by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 The heads of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Santorini and Mykonos have agreed to work together and coordinate their cruise policies for 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Eyes Medical Tourism Potential by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Recognizing the enormous potential of a dynamically developing sector, the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (EATA) presented a study on the industry of private health services and medical tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Triple Win for ‘Navarino Challenge’ at 2015 Tourism Awards by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 The “Navarino Challenge” marathon had a triple win last week at the Tourism Awards that took place at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ikos Resorts Redefines All-Inclusive Concept With Add-Ons and Michelin Starred Chefs by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 The luxury Ikos Resorts located in the heart of the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, is aiming to redefine the all-inclusive experience through the launch of its innovative “Infinite Lifestyle” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Third ‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Attracts Major Industry Interest by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Once again, international and Greek travel and tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the third edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event set for 27 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Boat & Fishing Show to Lure Sea Lovers by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Scuba diving, yacht rentals, water sports and fishing tourism will be the focus of this year’s Boat & Fishing Show – Sea & Tourism Expo 2015 to be held on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Foodies Prepare for French Feast at the Athens Sofitel for ‘Goût de France’ by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 by GTP editing team 17 March 2015 Some 1,000 chefs in five continents will cook up 1,000 menus to celebrate the “Goût de France / Good France” on March 19, with Athens joining the gastronomic fun at … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
