Announcements in Greek Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Φοιτητικό πάσο στους σπουδαστές των ΑΣΤΕ by GTP editing team 9 December 2019 by GTP editing team 9 December 2019 Διάταξη σε νομοσχέδιο του Υπουργείου Παιδείας προβλέπει την απόδοση φοιτητικού πάσου στους σπουδαστές των ΑΣΤΕ. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Theoharis to Discuss Greek Tourism Investment Opportunities in New York by GTP editing team 8 December 2019 by GTP editing team 8 December 2019 Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis will present the Greek tourism sector’s investment opportunities at the 21st Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum in New York. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Safety is Greece’s Top Tourism Advantage, Says Greek Chambers Chief by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Safety is the most strongest tourism advantage that Greece has compared to other East Med destinations, says UHC President Konstantinos Mihalos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Cruise Tourism: Ministry Aims to Boost Greece’s Home Port Potential by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Boosting Greece’s home port potential to support the country’s cruise tourism is one of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s main priorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece Looking to Include More Fields of Study in Tourism Education by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 The Tourism Ministry is looking to introduce new fields of study to Greece’s tourism education system, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece a Big Part of Swiss Hotelplan’s Summer 2020 Holiday Program by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Holiday packages to a number of Greek destinations account for 30 percent of Swiss tour operator Hotelplan’s summer 2020 program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek-born Drummer Tommy Lee Urges Greece to Stop Cruelty to Santorini Donkeys by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is calling on the Greek government to immediately stop using donkeys as “animal taxis” on Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Rhodes’ Amada Colossos Resort Unveils New Brand Identity and Website by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 The five-star Amada Colossos Resort, located on the island of Rhodes, has renewed its brand identity with the launch of a new logo and website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Russian Embassy Honors Grecotel President Nikos Daskalantonakis by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 The Russian Embassy in Athens honored Grecotel Group President Nikos Daskalantonakis for contributing to the strong cooperation and friendship between Greece and Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Alitalia: Passenger Revenues Grow by 5% in November by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Italian carrier Alitalia recorded a 5 percent increase in passenger revenues in November, compared to the same month in 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΞΕΕ: 3 ελληνικές startups οι νικητές του προγράμματος του CapsuleT by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 by GTP editing team 6 December 2019 Ολοκληρώθηκε ο 1ος κύκλος του Προγράμματος Επιτάχυνσης του CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator, του πρώτου startup επιταχυντή αποκλειστικά για τον τουρισμό. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Short-term Rentals via Airbnb, HomeAway Generate €1.5bn in a Year by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Short-term rentals for hospitality purposes generated €1.15 billion in revenues in Greece over the June 2018-May 2019 period according to INSETE 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Move Towards Human-centered Tourism Model by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Greece’s main goal is to move towards a more human-centered tourism development model, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Looks to Improve Visa Processing Due to Rise in Demand by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Τhe Greek government is looking to address the increased demand for traveler visas to Greece, mainly from Russia and China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Gov’t Moves Ahead with Regional Port Privatization Plans by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 The Greek government said that it would be taking measures so that the procedures for the privatization of 10 state-owned regional ports would begin in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Eleonas to Host Athens 1st Cultural and Tourism Complex by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 A multipurpose tourism and cultural complex budgeted at 117 million euros is set to upgrade the industrial neighbourhood of Eleonas in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Romania’s Nat Geo Traveler Gets to Know Thessaloniki’s City Break Side by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Thessaloniki’s city break options were introduced to representatives of the National Geographic Traveler Romania magazine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Launches ‘Eclectic Aegean’ Winter Cruise by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Celestyal Cruises’ winter “Eclectic Aegean” cruise has launched and includes stops to popular Greek destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport: More Travel Companies Connect to Rich Content and Branding Tool by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 Over 400 airlines and travel agencies have signed up to Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising capability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Andros’ ‘Methexis’ Experiential Festival to Reveal the Aegean’s Traditions by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 by GTP editing team 5 December 2019 The Aegean’s cultural and culinary traditions will be on show during the “Aegean Methexis” experiential festival to be held on Andros in June 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail