Trade Associations - Gov New Greek Cabinet to be Announced Today, Tourism Ministry to Merge by GTP editing team 27 January 2015 by GTP editing team 27 January 2015 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, sworn in on Monday evening, is set to announce his new cabinet later today, which according to sources will be much smaller after the merging of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Syriza Tells Greek Shipping Forum ‘No Surprise’ Changes to Existing Policies by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Syriza candidate, economics professor George Stathakis, pledged several hours before his party emerged triumphant on Sunday winning the majority vote in national elections, that there would be “no surprises”, when … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Key to More Tourists from US by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 The number of American tourists opting to visit Greece this year is expected to rise in large part due to the appreciation of the US dollar against the euro, tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events TCB Promotes Thessaloniki as MICE Destination at B2B Event in Slovenia by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) introduced Thessaloniki as a destination ideal for holding conferences and events at the seventh Conventa, a leading B2B event in the South East European region … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece has One of the World’s Most ‘Outrageous’ Hotel Pools by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Santorini’s Perivolas is among 14 hotels that have the most outrageous pools in the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Restrictions for Travellers to US by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 Effective January 1, the US Federal Department is implementing restrictions concerning the transport of hazardous materials applicable to all passengers travelling to cities in the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Leftist Party Syriza Wins Greek Elections, Makes History by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 by GTP editing team 26 January 2015 For the first time in almost 70 years, a leftist party takes over the reigns of the Greek government, with Syriza winning national elections on Sunday, securing 36.34 percent of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Top 25 Hotels – Tripadvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 The top 25 hotels in Greece for 2015, based on the reviews of millions of travelers, have been announced by travel review site TripAdvisor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Carnival Cruise Lines Includes Greece in its Return to Europe by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 Carnival Cruise Lines is making a comeback to Europe with its most innovative ship ever, Carnival Vista, debuting in spring 2016 and Greece is included in its variety of Mediterranean … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Architecture Competition to Redesign Acropolis Access by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 The culture ministry is set to announce an international architecture competition inviting contestants to present proposals that will make access to the Acropolis more functional and friendlier for disabled visitors … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SkyGreece Receives Permission to Fly to Canada by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 SkyGreece Airlines has received permission from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate scheduled international services between member states of the European Community and Canada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Tourism Awards 2015 Entry Deadline Extended, Judging Committee Introduced by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 Following high demand, the entry deadline for the 2015 Tourism Awards in Greece has been extended by one week to Friday 30 January. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel airBaltic to Launch Routes from Riga to Thessaloniki and Rhodes in Summer 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, has announced new routes connecting Riga with Thessaloniki and Rhodes as of this June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Treasure Hunt in Athens for International Tourist Guide Day by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 As part of the celebrations for International Tour Guide Day on February 21, the Athens Licensed Tourist Guides Association invites both young and old to join an educational and entertaining … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Ukraine’s 4th Healthcare Travel Expo to Focus on Medical, Wellness Tourism by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 Healthcare and wellness professionals from across the globe will gather on April 15-17 for the 4th International Medical Tourism, Spa & Wellness – Healthcare Travel Expo at the KyivExpoPlaza in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η Crist στην Heimtextil 2015 – Frankfurt by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 by GTP editing team 23 January 2015 Η Crist για μια ακόμη φορά βρέθηκε στην μεγαλύτερη έκθεση ιματισμού, την Heimtextil 2015 στην Φρανκφούρτη, για να ενημερωθεί για όλες τις νέες τάσεις, εξελίξεις και δεδομένα στο χώρο του … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greek Hotels Among Tripadvisor’s Best for 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Several Greek hotels are included among the winners of Tripadvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice awards announced on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens, Greece, Welcomed Over 15 Million Visitors in 2014 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Athens was visited by more than 15 million tourists last year, which represents an increase of more than 20 percent, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality NYT: Greece’s All-Inclusive Resorts in the Eye of the Storm by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 Tourism industry professionals in Greece are expressing concerns ahead of Sunday’s general elections as fears grow that should the leftist Syriza party come to power, it will hinder progress made … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Pros of Greek Marine Tourism Presented at Düsseldorf Boat Show by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 by GTP editing team 22 January 2015 The advantages of Greece’s marine tourism were at the center of a presentation on Tuesday, by Marketing Greece, ahead of the boot Düsseldorf 46th International Boat Show, which runs through … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
