Destinations news Greek Hoteliers Set Sights on Epiphany Weekend Arrivals by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements Greece, Cyprus and Israel Ink EastMed Gas Pipeline Deal in Athens by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Greece, Cyprus and Israel inked a deal to construct a 1,900km subsea pipeline that will transport natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair: Two New Greek Routes to Armenia for Summer 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Ryanair has announced the launch of two new services connecting Greece and Armenia for the summer of 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism to Britain Sees Upward Trend Despite Brexit by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Tourism to the UK has been on an upward trend over the last year with forecasts for a 6.6 percent rise in spending by tourists despite Brexit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Robot ‘Persephone’ to Welcome Visitors at Serres’ Alistrati Cave by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 An AI-enabled robot by the name Persephone will soon be offering guided tours of the Alistrati Cave in the northern Greek town of Serres. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel TAP Air Portugal Receives 30th New Aircraft by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 TAP Air Portugal recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation of its last Airbus A330. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Louis Hotels Receives ‘Treasures of Greek Tourism Award’ for 2nd Year in a Row by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 by GTP editing team 3 January 2020 Louis Hotels, for the second consecutive year has been honored at the Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellinikon Casino Tender Closer to Finalization by GTP editing team 2 January 2020 by GTP editing team 2 January 2020 Greece’s gaming commission is proceeding to the next phase of procedures for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino at Hellinikon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Greece Priorities: Extending Tourism Season, Promoting Destinations by GTP editing team 2 January 2020 by GTP editing team 2 January 2020 Fraport Greece says it is committed to extending the tourism season by increasing inbound traffic and attracting more airlines to the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens Welcomes New Year with Fireworks, Music and Revelry by GTP editing team 1 January 2020 by GTP editing team 1 January 2020 Thousands of Athenians and visitors ushered in the New Year during a big party which was held on December 31, at central Syntagma Square. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Big New Year’s Eve Party at Syntagma Square by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 The Municipality of Athens will ring in the New Year at Syntagma Square with plenty of entertainment that will include lots of music, fun, dancing, lights and fireworks! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Cable Car to Mount Parnitha Closed to Visitors by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 The cable car to Mount Parnitha will not be available to the visitors of the mountain on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to adverse weather conditions and snowfall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Tourism Goals for the New Year – Minister by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Opening up to new markets, increasing tourism revenue and attracting more high-spending tourists, are among the goals of the Greek Tourism Ministry for 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece in Top 5 Mediterranean Tourism Destinations by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Greece ranks fourth in terms of its share in the Mediterranean tourism market, according to an analysis by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Expect 2020 to Be a Challenging Year for Tourism by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Amphipolis Tomb Works High on Culture Ministry’s Priority List by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Greece is speeding up works at the Amphipolis tomb in order for the site to initially welcome specific groups of audiences by the beginning of 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece’s AEGEAN Confirms Bid for Croatia Airlines by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Greece’s AEGEAN airline company has submitted a non-binding bid for the acquisition of Croatia Airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travel Industry Developments Take Center Stage at Amadeus Events in Greece, Cyprus by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Amadeus held events for its partners in Greece and Cyprus to inform on the NDC standard and the latest developments in the travel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa and Vistara Sign Codeshare Agreement by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Lufthansa and Vistara have signed a codeshare agreement aiming to further strengthen their existing interline partnership. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Royal Air Maroc to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 by GTP editing team 30 December 2019 Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan national carrier, will officially become a full member of Oneworld, a global airline alliance, in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail