MICE Greek Congress Organizers Up in Arms Over ‘Unclear’ Ministry Regulation by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 A recent ministry regulation covering the approval procedure for the organization of medical conferences in Greece is expected to impact 50 associated professions, says HAPCO. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF’s ‘Blue Panda’ Sails to Ionian Isles to Raise Eco Awareness by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 WWF’s “Blue Panda” in July will be sailing to the Ionian Islands to raise awareness about the risks posed by oil and gas exploitation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Piraeus’ Port Deemed Best for Cruises in East Med Region by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 The port of Piraeus was honored as the “Best Port from the East Med Region”, at the MedCruise Awards 2019 event held in Genoa, Italy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Acropolis Museum Guides Visitors Through its Ancient Neighborhood by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 The Acropolis Museum is launching a new cycle of guided tours to the excavation site of the ancient Athens neighborhood, located underneath its premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Wyndham Grand’s Mirabello Hotel Gets ‘Blue Flag’ for its Beach by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 The beach of the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay hotel was recognized for its top quality and infrastructure and received the “Blue Flag” for 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates B2B Event: Online Meetings for Greek, Australian Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 Respond on Demand in September will hold an online event with B2B meetings for Greek and Australian tourism professionals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Δύναμη και ανεξάντλητη ενέργεια στο Syrathlon 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 Με κύρια συστατικά τη δύναμη, την αντοχή και την ανεξάντλητη ενέργεια πραγματοποιήθηκε το Syrathlon 2019, ένα μοναδικό τριαθλητικό τριήμερο. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Master Plan Provisionally Approved by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee provisionally approved the master plan for the upgrade of the port of Piraeus, which includes the creation of four hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Peloponnese Sites Get EU Funding for Preservation, Restoration by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Aiming to preserve the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese, the Culture Ministry has secured funding for the restoration of four main sites in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
People Greek Hotel Chamber Chief Calls for Consensus, Strong Tourism Strategy by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos cites five areas that are key to ensuring that Greece’s strong tourism dynamic continues into the future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 The Greek island of Santorini is among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20, ranking 24th on the list of US News & World Report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Presents its Top ‘Green’ Milestones by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Athens International Airport (AIA) presented the steps it has been taking towards a better environment since it first opened its doors in 1996. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emerging Travel Group Secures Funds to Grow ‘RateHawk’ Hotel-booking Platform by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Emerging Travel Group has secured a $10 million financing round to boost its development and plans to particularly focus on its hotel-booking platform Ratehawk. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Ancient Greek Theater Revived at Three Athens Sites by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Visitors to Athens this summer will have the chance to experience ancient Greek theater at three sites in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks & The Cure on Stage in Attica by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Attica this summer will be hosting performances by famous bands Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks and The Cure, among others. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Διευρύνει τις συνεργασίες του ο CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 by GTP editing team 3 July 2019 Συνεχίζεται η υποβολή αιτήσεων ένταξης στον CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator, ενώ παράλληλα δρομολογούνται νέες συνεργασίες και δράσεις. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Airbnb Says Home-sharing Boosted Greek Economy by $1.4bn in 2018 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Airbnb’s host and guest community has boosted the Greek economy by 1.4 billion dollars in 2018, according to a survey by the home-sharing platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites E-ticket Extends to More Greek Sites, Museums by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats BoG: Greek Tourism Generates Jobs, Next Step Ensuring Flexibility by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Tourism and process manufacturing are the main job-creating sectors in Greece, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lavrio – Cesme Ferry Link a ‘Step to Friendship’ for Greece and Turkey by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 The Greek port of Lavrio and the Turkish town of Cesme now have their own ferry service that runs three times a week by Turkey-based shipping company Aegean Seaways. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail