Air Travel Croatia Airlines Upgrades to Sabre’s Revenue Optimization Solution by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 Croatia Airlines and Sabre Corporation have renewed of their long-standing partnership to increase the carrier’s revenue and yield. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News Smile Acadimos Includes B2B Feature on Website for Travel Professionals by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 by GTP editing team 22 August 2019 Greek travel agency Smile Acadimos has included a B2B feature on its website for its partners, giving them access to travel content and price catalogs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Strives to Attract Tourists Back to Samothrace by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to attract visitors back to Samothrace after the island’s problematic ferry service tarnished its image. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy A Year After Bailout Exit, Commission Says Greece Making Progress by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 The European Commission issued a statement, marking the one-year anniversary of Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Still Lags Behind EU Average in Online Payments by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 Despite the changing banking and purchasing landscape, Greeks are still not opting to make online transactions for their banking needs, a European Central Bank study reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Nemea’s Aidonia Dig Reveals Two Mycenaean Period Tombs by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 An ongoing dig at the Aidonia site outside Nemea near Corinth, has revealed two chamber tombs dating back to the Late Mycenaean period (1400-1200 BC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hellenic Seaways Steps in for Samothrace – Alexandroupolis Ferry Route by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 Greek ferry company Hellenic Seaways will take over the Samothrace-Alexandroupolis route as of Monday, August 26, with its Artemis vessel, according to the Greek Shipping Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Greek Panorama’ Expo to Bring Hosted Buyers from 22 Countries to Athens by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 Travel agencies and tour operators from 22 countries, specializing in alternative tourism, will participate in the hosted buyers program of the 1st Greek Panorama to be held in Athens in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Avianca Brasil to Exit Star Alliance by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from September 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Γνωρίστε τις διαδρομές του Andros Trail Race το Σάββατο 24 Αυγούστου by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 by GTP editing team 21 August 2019 Το Σάββατο 24 Αυγούστου οι διοργανωτές του Andros Trail Race προσκαλούν όλους σε ένα ‘ταξίδι γνωριμίας’ με τις διαδρομές του αγώνα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Soon to Slash VAT on Tourism – Minister by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 The value-added tax (VAT) charged on Greece’s tourism-related services will very soon be slashed to the 13 percent rate, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel Receipts ‘Save’ Greece’s June Current Account Surplus by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Stronger net travel receipts in Greece in june drove a 338 million euro improvement in the services surplus, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Samothrace Mayor Presses for Actions and Port Investments by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Samothrace Mayor Athanasios Vitsas has called for infrastructure upgrades on the island, which recently saw its incoming tourism dwindle due to a lacking ferry service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kos Tourism Professionals Call for Removal of Tsunami Warning Signs by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Tourism professionals on Kos are calling for the removal of outdoor sign boards warning of a potential tsunami in the area should an earthquake occur. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Health Ministry Scraps Medical Meeting Planning Regulation by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 A regulation covering the approval procedure for the organization of medical and scientific conferences in Greece has been rescinded. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Trees are Up for Adoption by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 The Municipality of Athens has launched “Adopt-a-Tree”, a pilot program to encourage stewardship of trees planted in the city center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Seajets Continues Samothrace – Alexandroupolis Route with the Andros Jet by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Greek ferry operator Seajets has announced that its Andros Jet catamaran will continue to serve the Samothrace-Alexandroupolis route until further notice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards MR&H 2019: Resorts in Greece Finalists in Awards for Mediterranean’s Best by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Two resorts in Greece have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2019 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards by MR&H that will be announced in October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SWISS to Introduce New Services to Osaka and Washington, D.C. by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will add Osaka and Washington, D.C. to its long-haul network, with non-stop service, from March 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Opinions The Impact of Sports Tourism & Future Trends – Opinion by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 by GTP editing team 20 August 2019 Akis Tsolis, the CEO of Active Media Group, explains the impact of Sports Tourism and underlines future trends. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail