Culture CNN: UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Vergina, Greece, has Incredible Back Story by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 CNN has included the archaeological site of Vergina in Greece among the 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have a fascinating history. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Laconia will Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’ at 10th HORECA Show by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 Laconia will be among the Greek destinations that will present their “Greek Breakfast” menus at the 10th HORECA show scheduled to take place 6-9 February 2015 at the Metropolitan Expo … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Carnival Underway with Events for All by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 by GTP editing team 4 February 2015 The Greek capital bursts to life with plenty of song and dance as carnival season takes off in its streets, squares and boroughs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens, Crete and Kalamata Lead the Way as Popular Greek Destinations by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Athens, the island of Crete and Kalamata, in the central Peloponnese, were the three Greek destinations that drew the crowds in 2014, according to a SETE Intelligence report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Thessaloniki Mayor Named in World’s Top 10 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris joins the ranks of the best mayors around the globe as he was named one of the top 10 awardees for the 2014 World Mayor Prize. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Acropolis Listed among 20 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 The Acropolis in Athens is included once again on a list compiled by CNN that singles out 20 of the most beautiful and famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Syriza Expected to Steer Clear of Shipping Industry by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Dialogue, discussion and finding solutions is what the new Syriza government plans to do with the country’s major shipping players, aware of the paramount importance of Greece’s leading money-making industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Blue Air Launches Athens–Larnaca Route, Introduces ‘Smart Flying’ Model by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Blue Air, the first “Smart Flying” airline from Romania, has launched a connection between Athens and Larnaca with up to 10 weekly frequencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Vita Hotels Takes Crete by Storm with New Investments by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Hotel group Vita Hotels has added two new accommodation investments on the island of Crete to its portfolio, striking a deal, in the meantime, with UK travel providers Thomas Cook … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Conde Nast Traveler Places Semiramis in Athens among Most Colorful Hotels by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has included Semiramis in Athens, Greece, on a list of the most colorful hotels that are sure to “brighten your next vacation”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Let the Carnival Begin… in Rethymno Crete by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 It’s carnival time on Crete, with the annual Rethymno Carnival in full swing as cheerful masqueraders roam the footpaths and alleys of the Venetian port city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Iberia Allows Online Check-in on Purchase of Flight Ticket by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Iberia has launched a new free service allowing customers to check-in online as soon as their have purchased their tickets, regardless of the flight date. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Swiss European Air Lines Renamed Swiss Global Air Lines by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has renamed its Swiss European Air Lines subsidiary, the operator of its Avro RJ100 fleet. The company will now be known as Swiss Global Air … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Αποκριά στην Αθήνα 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 by GTP editing team 3 February 2015 Με κινητήριο δύναμη το κέφι και τη δημιουργική φαντασία ξεκίνησαν –και θα διαρκέσουν έως τις 23 Φεβρουαρίου- οι εκδηλώσεις που διοργανώνει ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας του δήμου Αθηναίων, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Developing Greek Tourism in a Simple Way – Interview with SWOT Manager George Constantinidis by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 Headed by Greek tourism professionals Christos & George Constantinidis, SWOT specializes in the field of Hotel Sales Representation, Online & Offline Marketing and Business Planning for tourism enterprises. “We develop … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats IOBE: Tourism Driving the Greek Economy by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 Tourism fuelled the Greek economy in the third quarter of 2014, according to a Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) survey, released last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Flood Takes Down Historic Epirus Bridge, Ministry Pledges Repairs by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 Repairing the historic Plaka bridge in the northwestern Greece region of the Zagori, which collapsed due to torrential waters on Sunday, is a priority the culture ministry said on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Mildly Optimistic for First Three Months of 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 The Greek hotel sector is mildly optimistic for the first quarter of 2015 and expects slight improvements in occupancy levels and room rates for the market in general in comparison … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GTP Island: The Meeting Point for Greek Tourism Professionals at 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 GTP is holding a first-time event at this year’s 100% Hotel Show to strengthen the communication between the country’s hoteliers and local travel agents and tour operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mouzenidis Group Expands into Hungary by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 by GTP editing team 2 February 2015 The Mouzenidis Group launched its new offices in central Budapest on January 28, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy, offering Hungarian holidaymakers the chance to get to know Greece … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
