Air Travel Ellinair Unveils Three New Types of Economy Fares by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Ellinair has announced three new economy fares, allowing travelers to choose exactly how they want to fly in accordance to their budget. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Celestyal Honored for its Commitment to the East Med Cruise Industry by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Celestyal Cruises has been honored as the “Cruise Line with the Greatest Commitment to the Eastern Mediterranean Region” for 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lesvos Food Fest, Bollywood Dances and ‘Talking Stones’ Events on GNTO’s Agenda by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting a number of events that highlight the country’s beauties, culture and gastronomy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre Releases New Lodging Solution for Travel Agents by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Sabre has released a new solution for lodgings, allowing travel agents to more easily shop, compare and book millions of hotel options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Μινωϊκές Γραμμές: Τροποποιήση δρομολογίων λόγω της 24ωρης απεργίας της Π.Ν.Ο. by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 by GTP editing team 2 July 2019 Τροποποιήσεις στα δρομολόγια των Μινωϊκών Γραμμών λόγω της εξαγγελθείσας 24ωρης Πανελλαδικής απεργίας της Π.Ν.Ο. την Τετάρτη 3.7.2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greeks Opt for Domestic Travel, Longer Stays – Eurostat by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 Greeks prefer to travel in their own country and take the longest trips in the European Union, according to a Eurostat survey covering 1.3 billion leisure and business trips in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats KEPE: EU Tourists Generate Almost Half of Greece’s 10-year Revenue by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 During the 2008-2018 period, EU travelers generated 59.9 billion euros to Greece, which accounts for 44 percent of the total revenue, says KEPE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Golden Visa Reform in Greece Postponed Until After Elections by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 Ratification of a revised investor visa scheme in Greece has been pushed back due to snap elections in the country scheduled for July 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Ferry Strike in Greece on July 3 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 Greece’s seamen’s federation has announced a 24-hour nation-wide strike on Wednesday, July 3, set to cause disruption to ferry transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Takes Off from More Greek Airports by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 Ryanair is launching new flights from two Greek airports – Preveza-Aktion and Kavala – as part of its summer 2019 schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fly Responsibly: KLM Takes Sustainable Aviation to the Next Level by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 KLM has invited all industry stakeholders to join hands in pursuit of a more sustainable future for aviation, under the banner “Fly Responsibly”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Spyrou Skopelos’ Partners with ‘Euthalia’ to Offer New Wellness Experiences by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 The Spyrou Skopelos Experience hotel group has began a cooperation with Euthalia Natural Cosmetic Values, aiming to offer new wellness experiences to its guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus to Sponsor ‘Travel Forward’ Startup Competition at WTM 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 by GTP editing team 1 July 2019 Amadeus will again sponsor the Startup Showcase and Competition, a global travel technology event to be held during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini, Rhodes Tourism Stakeholders Invited to Design Destination Plan by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 Tourism stakeholders and residents on the islands of Rhodes and Santorini have until July 31 to provide feedback for the creation of a viable destination management plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SEV: Production, Employment Hinge on Moderate Taxation by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 High taxation on households and businesses cannot drive growth and is putting a brake on Greece’s prospects, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates China’s DeepBlue to Bring AI Transport, Smart City Apps to Greece by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 Chinese technology group DeepBlue Technology is ready to launch AI services in Greece as a stepping stone to the wider southeastern European region and the Mediterranean. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Sounion to Serve as Catwalk for Mary Katrantzou Fashion Creations by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be the venue of a fashion show of internationally-acclaimed Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Experiences Net: New Company Taps into Greece’s Niche Tourism Products by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 Athens-based “Experiences Net” recently launched operations, aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Tours & Experiences market in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ‘Patrouille de France’ to Perform at Athens Flying Week 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 Greece’s Athens Flying Week airshow is returning in September with the French aviation demonstration team, “Patrouille de France”, as its special highlight. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines Connects Athens with Nigeria via Istanbul by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 by GTP editing team 28 June 2019 Turkish Airlines passengers from Athens will now be able to travel to Port Harcourt in Nigeria via a connection flight in Istanbul. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail