Awards Travel Channel ‘Best Beach Awards 2015’: Double Win for Greece by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Two Greek beaches are among the winners of the fourth annual Best Beach Awards of American TV station Travel Channel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Travel Agencies, Greek Church Join Forces to Promote Religious Tourism by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Board members of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) met with the Holy Synod, the ruling body of the Greek Orthodox Church, last week to discuss the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings The 6th Greek Gourmet Tour ‘Sympossio’ Begins by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Aldemar Resorts has once again embarked on a journey to Western and Eastern Europe to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki Convention Bureau, Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agents Launch Cooperation by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau and the Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agents Association have joined forces to promote the northern port city of Thessaloniki as a prime MICE destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Signature Travel Invites All to Masque Latin Party in Athens by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Signature Travel invites all to a funky Masque Latin Party on February 22, the last Sunday of the Carnival season, at the Sfiga Music Theater in Athens! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Etihad Airways Named ‘Airline of the Year’ at Aviation 100 Awards by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 by GTP editing team 16 February 2015 Etihad Airways has clinched top honors at the 2015 Aviation 100 Awards, organized recently by Airline Economics magazine in Dublin, Ireland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Alternate Tourism Minister Kountoura Takes Action by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Newly appointed Alternate Tourism Minister for Greece, Elena Kountoura, strengthens tourism ties with Serbia, Israel and Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism in Thessaloniki Enjoys Increase in Overnights but Revenue is Weak by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, saw double digit growth in overnight stays by 16.75 percent last year compared to 2013. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards 100% Hotel Show Awards Design, Innovation, Novelty, Architecture by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Greece’s best hotels in terms of design, lighting and renovation were awarded on Saturday, during the 100% Hotel Design Awards ceremony, which was launched for the first time at this … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Breakfast Gaining Ground by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 The Greek breakfast concept is gaining momentum with all the more regions joining the initiative in efforts to promote eating Greek as well as local products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grimaldi Group Further Strengthens Italy-Greece Connections by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Naples-based Grimaldi Group will boost its Italy-Greece service by resuming the connection between Ravenna, Igoumenitsa and Patras, with extension to Trieste. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crist Impresses with New Collection at 10th HORECA Expo by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 Crist gave an impressive showing at the 10th HORECA exhibition that ran 6-9 February at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Larissa to Follow Tourism Strategy of Halkidiki by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 The tourism strategy of Halkidiki has attracted the attention of professionals from Larissa, the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region, who are interested in creating a similar model … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Expedia Adds Orbitz to its Roster of Acquisitions by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 by GTP editing team 13 February 2015 After its purchase of Travelocity last month, online travel booking giant Expedia has just added rival Orbitz Worldwide to its interests, buying the firm for approximately 1.4 billion dollars, it … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Alt. Minister Kountoura Outlines Priorities for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 “Tourism for All” is Greece’s basic philosophy for tourism, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the debate on the government’s policy statements in Parliament. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Hotel Rates Rise Up to 11% for Carnival by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Greek hotels have increased their prices ahead of the Carnival season, according to trivago.com’s pricing index released earlier this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HATTA Members Take in Greek Culture at Special Events by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is actively promoting Greek tourism, providing alternative options and enhancing the tourist experience through its ongoing series of guided tours for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Spetses mini Marathon a ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ Recipient by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Spetses mini Marathon (SMM) is among a select few to receive the coveted “Ruban d’Honneur” title, the European Business Awards judging committee has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Argentikon Luxury Suites on Chios Gets New General Manager by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Nicholas G. Panteloukas has been announced as the new general manager of Argentikon Luxury Suites on Chios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Marketing Platform Wins Award at Enter2015 e-Tourism Event by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 by GTP editing team 12 February 2015 Greek online interactive platform Athens Destination Specialist Program (ADSP) was awarded in the best Small & Medium Enterprises category during international e-tourism conference Enter2015 held in Lugano, Switzerland last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
