Cruise Cruise Ship and Passenger Arrivals to Greece Rise in 2019 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Cruise passenger traffic to Greece improved in 2019 against 2018, increasing by 15.64%, according to data by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Handelsblatt: Athens Airport Sale Spearheads Greece’s Privatization Drive by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 The sale of a 30% stake in Athens International Airport SA is setting Greece’s privatization drive into motion, said German business daily Handelsblatt. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek PM’s White House Visit Sign of Stronger Ties with US by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Bilateral ties and promoting regional peace and security topped the agenda of talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Donald Trump. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel FAA Bans US Airlines from Flying Over Iraq and Iran by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited US civil aviation operators from flying over Iraq and Iran. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ukraine International Airlines Jet Crashes in Iran by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Α Boeing-737 of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), on Wednesday crashed in Iran, killing all people on board. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Royal Jordanian: The Future of Flight has Arrived with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Royal Jordanian introduces its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a modern marvel that aims to take the onboard experience to a new level with spacious design and unrivaled comfort. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Accor Announces Partnership with Greek Carrier AEGEAN by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Accor has partnered with Greek carrier AEGEAN, with the aim to offer authentic experiences in select destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hollywood’s Tom Hanks Hails His ‘Haven’ Greece by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 “I’ve been Hellenic now for the better part of 32 years,” said award-winning actor Tom Hanks upon receiving the Cecil B DeMille Award at this year’s Golden Globes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
athens Athens Still Up for European Film Location Award 2019 – Voting Extended to Jan 20 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 by GTP editing team 8 January 2020 Athens is among the nominees for the European Film Location Award 2019, with the voting process extended until January 20. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Tables Brexit Regulations Bill in Parliament by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 The Greek Foreign Ministry has tabled a bill in parliament revising the regulatory framework and covering details with regard to the UK’s exit from the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Ferry Fares Set to Rise in View of IMO 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Greek ferry fares may increase by as much as 10 percent in view of rising fuel costs following the implementation of IMO 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ξενοδοχεία και παραδοσιακά καταλύματα συμμετέχουν στο 4ο Boutique Hotels Forum by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Η SWOT | Hospitality Management Company και το ΞΕΕ διοργανώνουν το 4ο Boutique Hotels Forum στις 6 Φεβρουαρίου, στην Αθήνα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Sets Unemployment Aid Terms for Thomas Cook-affected Staff by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 The Greek government has announced the terms for unemployment benefits for staff working at tourism enterprises impacted by the collapse of Thomas Cook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Passport Ranked 8th Most Powerful in the World by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world, ranking eighth in the 2020 Henley Passport Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Condor to Connect Berlin with Popular Greek Destinations for Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Condor is returning to Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport with flights to popular Greek destinations for summer 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements E-payments in Europe Become Easier, Safer, Cheaper by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Electronic payments are set to become safer, cheaper and easier, according to the European Commission’s latest guidelines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ASN: 2019 One of the Safest Years Ever for Commercial Aviation by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Τhe year 2019 was one of the safest ever for commercial aviation, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Les Roches: New Master’s Degree in Hospitality Strategy and Digital Transformation by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 by GTP editing team 7 January 2020 Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is unveiling an ambitious action plan to train the hospitality leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Among Safest Places to Travel in 2020, Says Survey by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Greece is included on the list of the Top 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2020, which was recently released by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO Ups its Budget to Boost Greece in US by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 The Greek National Tourism Organization has set aside 1 million euros to promote the country’s destinations to the US market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail