Destinations news Greece Sets Remote Island Tourism Growth Priorities by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Remote Greek island ferry links and modernizing ports to cater to cruise ships, were on the agenda of an interministerial working meeting this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Expert: Greek Hoteliers Must Limit Reliance on Tour Operators by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Greek hoteliers must expand their partnerships in the wake of Thomas Cook’s collapse, according to tourism industry expert Andreas Papatheodorou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica’s ‘City Break’ Side Promoted to Russian Tour Operators by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Attica’s tourism offerings and city break options were introduced to leading Russian tour operators in Moscow and St Petersburg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Travel Cue Management’ Expands to Greece with Acquisition of Prime Travel by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Travel Cue Management has expanded its activities to Greece with the acquisition of Prime Travel, a tourism agency based in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture EC Monitor: Investing in Culture, Creativity Makes Cities More Prosperous by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 by GTP editing team 15 October 2019 Europe’s top cultural and creative cities are more prosperous, according to the European Commission’s Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Ponders Allowing Privately-run Waterways at Resorts, Marinas by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 The Greek government is considering allowing private entities to set up waterways at destinations with resorts, marinas and boat shelters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SEV: Investments Crucial to Improving Greece’s Competitiveness by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Greece can improve its competitiveness levels by consistently implementing investments and structural reforms, says the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Linking Tourism with Trade Key for Market, Says Greek Commerce Body by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) is calling for ways to channel the strong tourism dynamic towards stimulating retail trade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education German-Greek Chamber: 50 Job Openings in Hotel Sector by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Τhe German-Greek Chamber of Industry and Commerce has announced 50 new job openings in the hotel market as part of its DUAL Hellas training program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE 2019 Conference Aims to Spark Innovation in Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 SETE’s 2019 tourism conference will focus on international best practices for sustainable development, destination management, innovation and travel experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Commission Approves €380 Million German Rescue Aid to Condor by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 The European Commission has approved Germany’s plans to grant a €380-million loan to charter airline Condor, after the collapse of its parent company Thomas Cook. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Announces Athens – Paphos Service by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Cyprus Airways will connect Greece’s capital Athens with the city of Paphos in Cyprus as of December 21 with three flights per week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Royal Caribbean Sets Sail for the Greek Islands with Amplified ‘Explorer of the Seas’ by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Starting May 2020, Royal Caribbean’s “Explorer of the Seas” will set sail on seven- and nine-night itineraries to the best of Italy and the Greek islands, from Santorini to Mykonos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Base Element’ Clinches Three Silver W³ Awards for Web Design Performance by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Base Element has received three silver honors at the W³ Awards 2019, which celebrates outstanding websites and web marketing projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sabre: Consumer Trends Powering ‘Retail Revolution’ in Hospitality Industry by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Sabre reveals the trends fueling the transformation of hoteliers into retailers, in a new study explaining the “Retail Revolution” in the hospitality industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Ultimate Las Vegas Bucket List by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 by GTP editing team 14 October 2019 Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been to Las Vegas before, there are tons of activities and sights to add to your bucket list. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Piraeus Port Development Project Approved by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee has approved a 611.8-million-euro investment plan for the modernization and upgrade of Piraeus Port. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Work Stoppages in Athens to Disrupt Public Transport on October 17 by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 The Athens metro, ISAP electric railway and the tram will be in service for only part of the day on Thursday, October 17, as workers will hold work stoppages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lamda Ready to Pour €2bn into Hellinikon Phase 1 Projects by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 Lamda Development plans to invest some 2 billion euros in the Hellinikon project in the next five years, up from its initial 1.1 billion euro plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UNWTO Report Offers Insight into Short-term Rental Challenges by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 by GTP editing team 11 October 2019 Fair competition, consumer protection, planning and sustainability are the key areas of focus of a new report covering short-term rental practices released by UWNTO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail