Awards Athens Proclaimed Europe’s Third Best Destination by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Athens, Greece, came in third place in the prestigious electronic pool for best European destination, organized by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tourism, Innovation at Center of Economy Ministry’s New Action Plan by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tapping into the country’s productive forces by offering tax incentives and boosting employment are at the center of the economy ministry’s action plan to be implemented in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Experts Hopeful About 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Tourism professionals are optimistic that 2015 will be a fruitful year, expecting even more arrivals to the country compared to last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Piraeus Port Privatization to Progress by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Plans to move ahead with the privatization of Piraeus port are expected to top the agenda in Brussels today, when Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis meets his eurozone counterparts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Set For May by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Cruising, yachting and coastal shipping will top the agenda of the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to be held in Athens on May 26-27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Partners with Cabforce, Launches Taxi & Transfer Solution on SAS Website by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 by GTP editing team 11 February 2015 Amadeus has closed the gap of the “first and last mile” of the air journey, by announcing the launch of the Amadeus Taxi & Transfer solution in partnership with Cabforce, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Telegraph Travel’ Tribute to 19 Best Greek Islands by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 In its latest photo series, Telegraph Travel has selected the 19 best Greek islands for all tastes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Smooth Sailing for Cruise Industry in 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 The cruise industry is set to sail through 2015 with ease, according to the latest report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which estimates that a record 23 million … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Thessaloniki to Promote MICE Tourism at Turkey Meet by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 Aiming to promote the northern port city and its surrounding locales as a leading tourist destination, the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) will be participating in this year’s ACE of MICE … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Turns to Innovative Entrepreneurs to Solve City Problems by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 Tapping into innovative solutions, business knowhow and alternative methods to solve pressing social problems is at the center of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency’s (EATA) latest social entrepreneurship … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Etihad Airways Wins Award for Inflight Experience by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 Etihad Airways has been presented with the 2015 Airline of the Year award by leading IFEC and cabin technology magazine Inflight, published by HMG Aerospace. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Minoan Lines: Τροποποιήσεις δρομολογίων λόγω δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 by GTP editing team 10 February 2015 Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω των θυελλωδών ανέμων που επικρατούν στο Αιγαίο και της απαγόρευσης απόπλου που έχει επιβληθεί από τα Λιμεναρχεία Πειραιά και Ηρακλείου, τα … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments German Fraport Calls on Greece to Respect Airport Contract by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport is calling on Greece to honor a 1.2 billion euro deal set to close in October, for the management of 14 regional airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Historic Hotels of Europe Celebrates 2015 with 20 New Members by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 The Historic Hotels of Europe, a niche consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced an exceptional growth in new membership for 2015, with 20 new hotels joining the group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news E. Macedonia-Thrace Authorities Eye Tourism Potential of National Parks by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace held a working group last week at the Nestos Delta Information Center in the town of Keramoti, on ways to integrate the country’s national parks … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aegean Airlines Ups Flights to Greece, Cyprus by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 Greece’s largest carrier Aegean has boosted its UK routes to Greece and Cyprus with two new direct flights from London to Larnaca and Iraklio, Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference: Tourism and Culture Ministers Gather for First Time by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 by GTP editing team 9 February 2015 Over 900 participants, including over 45 ministers and vice ministers of tourism and culture, gathered at the first UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News 100% Hotel Show Booms Into Action, Spotlights Business Knowhow by GTP editing team 8 February 2015 by GTP editing team 8 February 2015 Hoteliers, entrepreneurs, architects, designers and tourism professionals had the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, which kicked off on Saturday and runs through … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov New Greek Tourism Head, Hoteliers on Same Page by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 Extending the tourism season to 12 months is the main priority of Greece’s new Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Ministry, according to Alternate Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hotel Chamber Lists Challenges in Greek Hospitality Sector by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 by GTP editing team 6 February 2015 Despite last year’s excellent tourism season, Greek hoteliers still face a bevy of challenges that are impeding performance, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris, informed during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
