Company updates Best Western Adds Hotel on Andros to Portfolio by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 Best Western Southeastern Europe has added the Chryssi Akti Hotel on Andros, Greece, to its portfolio of properties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Katikies Mykonos Ensures Safety with GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 Katikies Mykonos has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes’ 1st Virtual Marathon Kicks Off with Αthletes from 33 Countries by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 The International Rhodes Marathon is taking place this year as a month-long virtual event until May 9. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sports Memorabilia Auctions for a Good Cause Announced by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 Items from world-class athletes, hall of famers and ambassadors of Navarino Challenge will be available in a series of online auctions to be held this December. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Business Talk Business Talk: Η ώρα της αλήθειας για τον Επαγγελματικό & Συνεδριακό Τουρισμό – Σίσσυ Λιγνού by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 Η πανδημία «χτύπησε» τον συνεδριακό τουρισμό την εποχή που κατέγραφε σημαντική άνοδο σε παγκόσμια κλίμακα, αναφέρει η Σίσσυ Λιγνού, CEO της AFEA Travel and Congress Services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Βραβεύσεις και παράταση για το 13ο Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Λάρισας by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 by GTP editing team 9 April 2021 Ολοκληρώθηκε με μεγάλη επιτυχία το 13ο Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Λάρισας το οποίο παρατείνει τις προβολές μέχρι την Κυριακή 11 Απριλίου. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greek Tourism Must Adapt to Changes Brought by Covid-19, says Report by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Greek tourism must adapt to increased competition in the Mediterranean and to travelers’ different destination selection criteria shaped by Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Nine in Ten Travelers Say ‘Yes’ to Digital Health Passports, Poll Shows by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Over nine in 10 travelers feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a survey published by travel technology company Amadeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Europa Nostra: Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos, Tinos on Most Endangered 2021 List by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 The Greek islands of Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos, have been included on ‘Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2021’ list released by Europa Nostra. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Υπεγράφη η ΚΥΑ για την οικονομική ενίσχυση των τουριστικών λεωφορείων by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 O Υπουργός Τουρισμού Χάρης Θεοχάρης υπέγραψε την ΚΥΑ για την έκτακτη οικονομική ενίσχυση των τουριστικών λεωφορείων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Donates ‘Charioteer of Delphi’ Replica to Qatar by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Greece has donated an exact replica of the “Charioteer of Delphi”, also known as Heniokhos, to the city of Doha in Qatar. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santikos and Airotel Launch New Hotel Management Company Named ‘Capital H’ by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Santikos Collection and Airotel Group have partnered to launch ‘Capital H’, a new hotel management company in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Hotels Reopening in Greece Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel to Open to Guests on April 20 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 The five-star Makedonia Palace hotel will reopen its doors on April 20 to welcome guests to the city of Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Launches New Marketplace for Travel Retailing by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Travelport has launched its next-generation platform ‘Travelport+’ that is designed to accelerate industry innovation in travel retailing. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kefalonia Winemakers Get Together and Form Association by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 by GTP editing team 8 April 2021 Aiming to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries joined forces and formed the Kefalonia Winemakers Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinions Op-Ed: ‘Towards the Recovery of Greek Tourism’ – Yiannis Retsos by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos gives us his view on the recovery of Greek tourism in the post-coronavirus era. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures High Schools in Greece to Re-open on Monday by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 High schools in Greece will re-open on Monday, April 12, under strict guidelines and Covid-19 measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report: 1 in 2 Europeans Optimistic About Travel Due to Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 The impact of Covid-19 vaccines on travel sentiment is fairly positive, according to the European Travel Commission’s latest report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece and the UK Touch Base on Tourism Issues by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 A number of issues relating to tourism were discussed in Athens between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and UK Under-Secretary of State Wendy Morton. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats IMF Sees 3.8% GDP Growth in Greece for 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 by GTP editing team 7 April 2021 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting that the Greek economy will grow by 3.8 percent in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail