Destinations news Greece Welcomes Rising Number of Dutch Travelers by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 The number of Dutch travelers choosing Greece for their holidays is rising as reflected by a 5% increase in pre-bookings for package travel with stronger preference for the Halkidiki peninsula. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Discipline and Planning Key for Greek Drivers Ahead of Travel by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 Greek drivers are more focused on discipline and planning compared to other Europeans, according to a survey by market analysts Ipsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair to Connect Chania and Mykonos with Budapest for Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Chania and Mykonos with Budapest for the summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Nostrum, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research Join Forces for Sustainable Tourism by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 The Costa Nostrum organization and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Guardian Places Athens’ Nea Smyrni Neighborhood Among Europe’s Best by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 The neighborhood of Nea Smyrni in Athens, Greece, is included on The Guardian’s list with 10 of the best city neighborhoods in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MICE Professionals to Share 2030 Vision at 10th HAPCO Conference by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 MICE professionals from Greece and abroad in March will meet in Athens for the 10th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ENG Adv. - Hotels: The Best Places to Stay in Greece Micra Anglia… Where the Aristocratic Romance of Andros Revives by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 by GTP editing team 12 February 2020 When travelers meet her, she immediately becomes their favorite! Visit Andros the “Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa” way… 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Looking to Boost Sea Tourism on Kos, Patmos and Astypalea by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 Greece is looking to develop yachting, diving and cruise tourism on the islands of Kos, Patmos and Astypalea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Join Forces to Set Up Next-generation Tourism Pros by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation and the Greek Federation of Hotel Managers have partnered to ensure the high level of future tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Early Bookings to Greece from Switzerland Increase Sharply by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 Early bookings from Switzerland to Greece for the 2020 summer season have increased by a strong 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to the GNTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Propose Epirus’ Zagori Villages as UNESCO Heritage Site by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 The Greek Culture Ministry will prepare a preliminary file for the inclusion of the northern Epirus region of Zagori on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Unveils Presidency Logo for the Council of Europe by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has unveiled the logo of Greece’s Presidency in the Council of Europe, which is set to begin in May 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mindhaus to Renew Branding Strategy of Rodos Park Suites & Spa by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 Rodos Park Suites & Spa has partnered with tourism marketing agency Mindhaus, aiming to renew its branding strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crowne Plaza Athens Wins Double at Venue Awards 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 The Crowne Plaza Athens City Center received two silver honors at the Venue Awards 2020 in the categories “Best Hotel for Events” and “Best Conference Venue”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Thousands of Athletes to Race in 6th Lycabettus Run in Athens by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 More than 4,000 runners will participate in the 6th Lycabettus Run, a racing event that takes place annually on the hill of Lycabettus, near the center of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Με συμμετοχή ρεκόρ ολοκληρώθηκε το 4ο Boutique Hotels Forum της SWOT by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 by GTP editing team 11 February 2020 Το 4ο Boutique Hotels Forum πραγματοποιήθηκε με πλήθος εκπροσώπων ταξιδιωτικών γραφείων της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hospitality Sector Gives Back to Society with ‘Hotels For’ Initiative by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 The establishment of “Hotels For”, a new hospitality sector social responsibility initiative, has been announced by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Aims to Develop Karpathos into Exclusive Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a plan for the development of alternative tourism on the island of Karpathos in the Dodecanese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary INSETE Study Identifies Ways to Link Food with Tourism Experience by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 Ways to integrate gastronomy into the overall tourism experience of Greek destinations was the object of a study presented recently by INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 by GTP editing team 10 February 2020 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to grow in the first month of 2020, presenting a robust increase of 5.7 percent and reaching 1.47 million travellers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail