Event News Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to hold 4th General Assembly on Feb. 6 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will hold its 4th General Assembly on February 6 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center during the 10th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Crist to Showcase New Bed Linen Collection at HORECA by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 Crist, a leading company in the Greek textile sector since 1971, will present its 2015 bed linen collection, basic, premium and exclusive, at this year’s 10th HORECA trade show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Health Tourism Challenges in the Spotlight at IHTC Convention in Greece by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 The challenges and potential of health tourism will be the focus of the International Health Tourism Convention (IHTC) to take place in March 11-14 at the Royal Olympic Hotel in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel UIA Opens Ticket Sales for Kiev–Beijing Non-stop Scheduled Flights by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 by GTP editing team 16 January 2015 Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has opened ticket sales for the its new non-stop long-haul Kiev – Beijing – Kiev service, scheduled to launch on April 29. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats British ‘Earlybirds’ Place Greece Among Most Popular Destinations for 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Based on early bookings of British holidaymakers, Greece is among the most popular destinations for the coming year, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) revealed today. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation JustRide: New App Sets Athens’ Commuters Free from Cash by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Athens’ residents and tourists will be set free from scrambling for cash when buying tickets for the metro or bus as the Greek capital is the first city to benefit … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Pacific World Index Ranks Greece Among Top Three Most Popular Europe Destinations by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Greece has been listed among the top three most popular destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), in the Pacific World Destination Index for December 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TUI Hellas Heraklion First Greek Travel Company to be Awarded Travelife Certificate by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 TUI Hellas in Heraklion, Crete, has become the first Greek travel company to be fully certified by Travelife – the international sustainability system for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Shows ‘Cultural Side’ at Austrian Tourism Expo by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Aiming to establish itself as a favorite destination for Austrian tourists, the Region of Attica is presenting its cultural attractions and city break options at the Ferien-Messe tourism exhibition that … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats BMI Report Sees Upsurge in Arrivals to Greece Between 2015 and 2018 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 With Greece estimated to have finally returned to economic growth in 2014, the outlook for 2015-2018 is looking relatively positive, according to Business Monitor International’s (BMI) Greece Q1 2015 Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelport Announces Agreement with New Airline Vistara by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Travelport and Vistara, India’s newest full service carrier, today announced a long term distribution and merchandising agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kuoni Drops Out of Travel Market by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 One of Europe’s top five tour operators, Swiss-based Kuoni Travel Group, announced on Wednesday, that is seeking new owners for its tour operations, including Kuoni Travel UK, citing increasing challenges … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News The 10th HORECA Industry Show Set to Take Off by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Foodservice, hospitality and tourism take center stage at this year’s 10th HORECA trade show to take place on February 6-9 at the Metropolitan Expo at Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB 2015: Increase in International Travel Technology Exhibitors by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 by GTP editing team 15 January 2015 Travel Technology has become one of the biggest and fastest-growing segments at leading travel trade show ITB Berlin, attracting exhibitors from all over the world. From 4 to 8 March … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Ernst & Young Report Warns Against Greece Hotel VAT Hike by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 A possible Value Added Tax (VAT) increase on hotels in Greece, from the current 6.5 percent to 13 percent, would be “catastrophic” for the country’s economy and employment sector, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Rise in Number of Americans Planning to Visit Greece by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 More Americans are interested in traveling to Greece in 2015, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism (HACT) said on Wednesday, adding however that US tour operators are on standby until the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism E-Ticket System to Make Greek Ferry Travel Easier by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 Travelling by ferry will be easier thanks to a new e-ticket system to be launched in Greece in the coming months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Austrian Airlines Expands Flight Service to Athens by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 As of April 29, Austria’s national airline will offer four additional night flights per week from Vienna to Athens and back. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Travel Trade Athens 2015 Set to Build Bridges, Boost Tourism by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 The 3rd Travel Trade Athens workshop, set for April 27, in the Greek capital, will again this year bring together tourism industry professionals with the aim to introduce the country’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Calling All Snow Lovers: Greece Celebrates World Snow Day on Jan.18 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 by GTP editing team 14 January 2015 Snow Report: It’s all about fun and games in the snow on January 18, when three of Greece’s ski resorts join forces to celebrate World Snow Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
