New faces Young Face of the Week: Kostas Gkogkos – Owner of Hotel Amfithea, Ioannina by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 by GTP editing team 2 March 2015 GTP has launched a new weekly column that will introduce the young professionals in the Greek hospitality industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Talk Tourism with GTP at ITB Berlin 2015 by GTP editing team 1 March 2015 by GTP editing team 1 March 2015 Tourism talk tops the agenda at this year’s ITB Berlin, to be held on March 4-8 in Germany, and GTP is ready to share its insight and knowhow with some … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality UNWTO Sets Criteria for Hotel Rating System by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The second joint UNWTO/Norwegian Accreditation hotel classification report released on Thursday, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing a reference point of international accommodation standards to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Event Examines Ways to Make Greece Major Medical Destination by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 Greece is setting its sights on becoming a strong medical tourism destination and sector professionals expressed their confidence on Wednesday, that this is possible with the modernization of Greek hospitals, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Products Star in Travel Bloggers Greece 2nd Networking Event in Athens by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 A tasting of top Greek wines and a unique personal bartending experience rounded out a Friday night in Athens for Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) during the group’s second networking event … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow Takes Dubai, Istanbul Next Stop by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 Attracting high income visitors and bolstering profitable partnerships for Greek tourism enterprises were the main goals of the 2nd Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow held in Dubai this week, which brought … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Dates for East Med Yacht Show 2015 on Poros Announced by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The East Med Yacht Show 2015 will be held on Poros between April 29 and May 3 this year, the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association announced this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News OSYPA to Hold Web Press Conference to Explain Negative Effects of Privatization of Greek Airports by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced that it will present the negative impact the privatization of Greece’s 14 regional airports will have on the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Greece Tourist Guide Federation Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) today announced its new Board of Directors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ERA Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Members by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 by GTP editing team 27 February 2015 The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is celebrating its 35th year of service to members. ERA represents the interests of 53 airlines and over 123 companies involved in European air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Bookings to Greece Show 10% Increase by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Bookings from Germany to Greek destinations have shown a 10 percent increase at present, according to the German Travel Association (DRV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Popular Greek Museums, Sites to Extend Opening Hours by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 As of April 1, 46 major museums and archaeological sites in Greece will extend opening hours to better cater to the needs of incoming tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Hotel VAT Hike Could Put a Damper on 2015 Tourism Expectations by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has outlined the importance of maintaining the current value added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek hotel industry, in a letter sent today to Finance … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Boosts Hotel Occupancy in Southern Europe in January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Greece was among the countries that contributed to Southern Europe’s occupancy growth last month, according to data released on Wednesday by STR Global on the European hotel industry for January … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Destination Athens: Travel Trade Gather in Greece in April by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 International and Greek tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the third edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event to be held 26-27 April in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GEPOET Meets with Alternate Tourism Minister by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) to discuss the challenges of the sector and formulate a joint strategy ahead of the official … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news HATTA and MTS Group to Boost Promotion of Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announced that it will join forces with tourism consulting firm MTC Group to boost the promotion of Greek destinations to markets … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Crete’s Incredible Edibles Feature in Germany’s ‘Essen & Drinken’ by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Traditional Cretan cuisine takes center stage in German monthly foodie magazine Essen & Drinken (Eat and Drink) with a 10-page feature on everything from olive and oil to herbs and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Condor Airlines Celebrates in Athens by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Condor Airlines recently hosted a reception for Greek tourism professionals at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Wine Limnio Porto Carras Gets Thumbs Up in Blind Taste Test by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Greek wine Limnio, a member of the Porto Carras family, was singled out during a blind taste test ahead of the annual ProWein wines and spirits trade fair set to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
