Announcements in Greek Επιστολή ΣΕΤΕ προς τον Υπ. Οικονομικών σχετικά με τη διατήρηση των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 by GTP editing team 26 February 2015 Σε επιστολή προς τον υπουργό Οικονομικών κύριο Γιάνη Βαρουφάκη ο Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων (ΣΕΤΕ) υπογραμμίζει τη σημαντικότητα της διατήρησης των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων στο σημερινό επίπεδο. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Tourism Sector Targets 25 Million Int’l Arrivals in 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 SETE, Greece’s main tourism body, announced today that its official target for 2015 is for the country to attract 25 million international arrivals and over 14 billion euros in revenue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Privatization Projects Move Ahead as Scheduled by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 The privatization of regional airports as well as of the Piraeus port will move ahead as scheduled, the Greek finance ministry said in a document it sent to the Eurogroup … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece is Second Preferred Destination for British Holidaymakers During the Off-season by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 Greece is the second most popular destination for British travellers outside this year’s peak season, a survey of over 2,000 UK adults by Monarch Airlines revealed 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Connects With the World, Numbers Speak Success by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 Ensuring “connectivity” with even more destinations worldwide was the focus of the 15th Airline Marketing Workshop held at Athens International Airport (AIA) last week, which also included the Athens Airport … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Geo Routes Introduces China’s Most Promising Youth to Greek Culture by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 A group of China’s most promising youngsters had the chance to learn more about Greece, its history, culture and philosophy, during a specially designed itinerary organized by Geo Routes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Date Announced For Tourism Awards 2015 Ceremony in Athens by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 The evaluation period of the nominations for the 2015 Tourism Awards that will recognize the best practices, strategies and most innovative initiatives in Greek tourism, has come to an end. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Castello Boutique Resort & Spa Becomes Member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 The Castello Boutique Resort & Spa has officially become a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates Bring the Flavors of the Dubai Food Festival to its Dubai Airport Lounges by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air New Zealand Announces Strong Half Year Result by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 by GTP editing team 25 February 2015 Air New Zealand today announced record normalised earnings – before taxation of $216 million for the first six months of the 2015 financial year, an increase of 20 percent on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Minister Kountoura Sets Priorities with Kos Mayor, Sector Authorities by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Kos Mayor Giorgos Kyritsis, the president of the Kos Marina Sevastianos Maragos and the president of the Kos Hoteliers Association Konstantina Svinou … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Hard Rock’ Returns to Athens, Greece by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world’s most iconic and recognized brands, has announced the return of the Hard Rock Cafe to Athens, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Local Hotel Association Aims to Bring Laconia Into the Spotlight by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Establishing the southeastern Peloponnesian region of Laconia, which includes some of the country’s major tourist sites such as Monemvasia, Elafonissos, the Diros stalactite caves, Mt Taigetos, Mt Parnonas and Mystras, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News Athens Airport Awards Airlines for Top Performance in 2014 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Athens International Airport (AIA) last week honored airlines that recorded the highest increases in passenger numbers on their scheduled flights to and from Athens in 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Tourism to Tap Into Middle Eastern Market by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Tapping into the potential of the Middle Eastern tourism market is at the core of two events to be held in Dubai on Wednesday, and in Istanbul on April 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Panos Paleologos New Vice Chairman of Small Luxury Hotels of the World by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Panos Paleologos, chairman and founder of HotelBrain, has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of the Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news E. Macedonia-Thrace Positions Itself as Year-round Destination for Bulgarian Travellers by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 “If you loved us in the summer then you will adore us in the spring” was the slogan of the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace at the 32nd edition of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Spyrou Group Appoints New Manager for Hotels on Skopelos by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 The Spyrou Hotels & Companies group has appointed Thomas Zisopoulos as manager of the Blue Green Bay and Elios Holidays Hotel on Skopelos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News National Geographic Thessaloniki Food Event Whets the Appetite by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Greek food, the Mediterranean Diet and Thessaloniki eating traditions took center stage during the National Geographic Channel’s EAT: The Story of Food event held in the northern port city last … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The 2nd Marathon’s Half Marathon Announced by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 by GTP editing team 24 February 2015 Runners are being offered the chance to run in history, in the footsteps of Pheidippides, at the second Half Marathon of Marathon Municipality in East Attica, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
