Company updates Air France’s Gourmet “Secrets” are Revealed in New Book by GTP editing team 24 December 2014 by GTP editing team 24 December 2014 Food columnist Véronique André takes a trip down memory lane and looks back on 80 years of great French cuisine served on board Air France flights. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Δήμος Αθηναίων: Υποδεχόμαστε το 2015 με τον Κωστή Μαραβέγια στο Θησείο με φόντο την Ακρόπολη by GTP editing team 24 December 2014 by GTP editing team 24 December 2014 Ο δήμος Αθηναίων σας προσκαλεί να υποδεχτούμε όλοι μαζί το 2015, με εκδηλώσεις που θα ξεκινήσουν από νωρίς την Παραμονή της Πρωτοχρονιάς. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Boosts Economy, Receipts Rise by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 Arrivals to Greece rose by 21.9 percent to over 20 million in the first 10 months of 2014, boosting revenue from tourism by 10.6 percent to 13,013 million euros compared … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Formation of Tourism Intergroup at European Parliament Receives Applause from Sector by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 The tourism industry across Europe has applauded the recent formation of a new Intergroup by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on the subject of Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality SETE Aims to Include Local Businesses in All-Inclusive Deals by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 In efforts to balance the benefits of incoming tourism to Greece, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) aims to create a model that will see all-inclusive resorts working together with local … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greece’s Tourism, Shipping Ministries Aim to Boost Home Porting by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 Cruise tourism to Greece posted a 13 percent rise, with luxury liners arriving at Greek ports beyond the regular tourist season, Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis said recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Tourist Coaches Want to Operate Intercity Routes by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 The Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) has expressed its satisfaction with the Τourism Μinistry’s recent decision to stop an amendment to draft legislation which would in effect exclude privately-run … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Italy Fines TripAdvisor for Fake Reviews by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 The Italian Competition Authority has slapped Tripadvisor with a 500,000-euro fine for failing to adopt controls to prevent false reviews. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Six Senses Spa to Open on Mykonos in 2015 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 Six Senses, a leader in luxury hospitality that currently operates nine resorts and 27 award-winning spas in 18 countries around the world, recently announced that it will premiere a new … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Cruise Tourism: European Commission to Hold Pan-European Dialogue in 2015 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 The European Commission has announced the launch of the Pan-European Dialogue between cruise operators, ports and coastal tourism stakeholders with a conference in Brussels, Belgium, on 5-6 March 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Porto Carras Grand Resort Scoops Up Two Environmental Awards by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 Once again recognized for its environmental-oriented accomplishments, the Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki won two distinctions at the Environmental Awards 2015 that took place recently in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice at Thessaloniki’s Asterocosmos by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 by GTP editing team 23 December 2014 Under the glow of millions of lights, Asterocosmos is treating visitors to dozens of festive offerings including its Frozen Forest, Santa’s Village, the Toy Factory, Sweet Town and the ice … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Brings in the Cash as Greece’s Current Account Deficit Drops in October by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 Increased tourism receipts contributed to the country’s shrinking deficit according to data released on Monday by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Ministry to Launch Platform to Support Startups in the Greek Tourism Field by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 The Greek Tourism Ministry is reaching out to young entrepreneurs and will launch an online database platform aimed to support startups. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Tourism Among Sectors to Receive Support Through New NSRF Funding to Greece by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 The European Commission has approved Greek projects adding up to 19 billion euros under the new National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) for the Programming Period 2014-2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corfu to Host First Waterway in Greece by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 Greece’s first waterway will be constructed at the port of the Ionian island of Corfu, according to a decision signed on Saturday by Merchant Marine Minister Miltiades Varvitsiotis and Deputy … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens to Welcome New Greek Brands and Designers Trade Show by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 A new trade show will kick off next month in Athens to give retailers and media a glimpse of Greece’s new aesthetic vision as seen through brands, products, designs and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Parnassos Ski Center 17m Euro Upgrade Slides into Action by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 With a total investment of 17 million euros, the upgrade of one of the country’s leading ski resorts in central Greece is underway. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni officially launched the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece 100% Hotel Show Set to Take Off with International Hosted Buyers Ready for Action by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and international tourism professionals will have the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to be inaugurated by Tourism Ministry Secretary General … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Second Business Travel Professionals Forum Builds Bridges for Tourism in Greece by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 by GTP editing team 22 December 2014 Building bridges and strengthening ties between tourism sector professionals was at the center of the 2nd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held recently in central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail