Destinations news The ‘Birth’ of Santorini, Greece, from 4 Volcanoes – Video by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 A very impressive video that reveals exactly how Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular island destinations, was formed, has hit the Internet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Interview: Lamway Hotel Management Group Owner Dimosthenis Leontis by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 Under the motto “One Way – One Philosophy”, the owner of Lamway Hotel Management Group, Dimosthenis Leontis, gives his insights on how the company operates in its aim to stay … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats 890 Hotels Under Construction in Europe by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 The Europe hotel development pipeline comprises 890 hotels totaling 141,558 rooms, according to the November 2014 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Plaka Residents Sound Alarm Bells, Warn of Action by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 The Plaka district in central Athens is in danger its residents say, calling on the government to put a stop to an amendment of a bill that foresees change of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Vienna Gets a Taste of Crete, Greece by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 Christmas and New Year’s customs and traditions were at the center of an event dedicated to the island of Crete, in Vienna last week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Mt. Athos Area Boasts its Beaches to Draw Scandinavian Tourists to Halkidiki by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 As part of its ongoing promotional strategy and in efforts to attract even more Scandinavian tourists to the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, the Mount Athos Area Organization presents “The … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Happenings Explorer’s Bar Athens Celebrates in Style, Set to Become Town’s Next Hotspot by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 by GTP editing team 15 December 2014 NJV Athens Plaza’s Explorer’s Bar welcomed the holiday season in style with snazzy cocktails and delectable edibles to the sounds of smooth jazz and upbeat swing at its latest party … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality European Travel Professionals Express Concern on Possible ‘Hasty’ Hotel VAT Hike in Greece by GTP editing team 13 December 2014 by GTP editing team 13 December 2014 Tour operators and travel agents in Europe have joined Greek tourism professionals in their request to the Greek Government to not increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Athens Welcomes Greek Tourism Expo by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 Some 162 exhibitors, 74 hosted buyers, 2,600 B2B meetings and 6,650 visitors “came to meet the Greeks” at this year’s 1st Greek Tourism Expo which took place at the Metropolitan … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greece Comes Closer to Travel Markets of Kuwait and Bahrain by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) introduced Greece as a tourism destination to tour operators and journalists from Kuwait and Bahrain during a familiarization trip in Athens … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel IATA: Falling Oil Prices to Lead to Low Airline Ticket Costs by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Duke University to Return Byzantine Manuscript to Greece by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 Duke University has decided to return to Greece a Byzantine manuscript dating back to the 10th century, which was removed from Athos Monastery of Agios Dionysios. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece 100% Hotel Show 2015 to Award Innovation by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and tourism professionals will have the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, set to kick off on 24-26 January at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Crist Textile Company Boosts its Online Presence by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 As part of its ongoing upgrade, Crist, a leading company in the textile sector, is strengthening its web presence with a new and improved website catering to the ever-changing needs … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΔΕΘ-Helexpo: Αστερόκοσμος 2014 – Καθημερινό Πρόγραμμα Εκδηλώσεων by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 by GTP editing team 12 December 2014 Το ομορφότερο Χριστουγεννιάτικο πάρκο της Θεσσαλονίκης “Αστερόκοσμος” υπόσχεται στους επισκέπτες του ξεχωριστές στιγμές με ένα μοναδικό καθημερινό πρόγραμμα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Action Plan for Tourism Bearing Fruit by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 The utilization of NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework) funds in order to boost entrepreneurship, create the framework for new investments and modernize the tourism product is a top priority, Tourism … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotels Chamber Eyes Chinese Tourism Market with the Help of Baidu by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) announced its plans to tap into the Chinese market on Wednesday using China’s leading search engine as its primary tool. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SEGAS’ Backing Keeps International Marathon Association (AIMS) HQ in Athens by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 The Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association (SEGAS) said on Wednesday that it had decided to sponsor the Association of International Marathon and Distance Races (AIMS) in order for it to retain … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Winter Schedule of Greek Museums and Sites Announced by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 State museums and archaeological sites in Greece are now operating in accordance to the winter schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Hydra’s Donkeys and Mules Introduced to Russian Audience by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 by GTP editing team 11 December 2014 Russian television station “TV Zvezda” in Moscow recently aired a feature on the beloved donkeys and mules found on the Greek island of Hydra. TV Zvezda is one of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
