Company updates Ikos Aria Ready to Open on Kos in May 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 The new 5-star ultra-modern hotel “Ikos Aria”, located on the Greek island of Kos, is getting ready to open its doors on May 15. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Athletes and Celebrities Join 3rd Messinia Pro-Am in Greece by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 More than 120 professionals, celebrities and amateur athletes participated in the 3rd International Messinia Pro-Am golf tournament held at Costa Navarino in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Strikes Gold at Greek Hospitality Awards 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 The NJV Athens Plaza hotel received two gold awards for the high-quality services offered to business visitors and its sustainability practices, at the recent Greek Hospitality Awards 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines’ Ferries to Crete Temporarily Change Pier at Piraeus Port by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 The vessels of Minoan Lines will temporarily sail to Crete from a different pier at Piraeus Port due to restoration works by the Piraeus Port Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Axia Hospitality Honored for Sales and Booking Services by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 Sales and reservations management company Axia Hospitality was honored with a total of seven accolades at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Nominations Open for WTM’s International Travel & Tourism Awards by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 The prestigious International Travel & Tourism Awards (ITTAs), presented by WTM London, will open nominations on March 1 for its second ceremony in November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η ημερίδα ‘Ξενοδοχειακός Κλιματισμός’ by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 Καινοτομίες και ανάπτυξη της επιχειρηματικότητας οι κεντρικοί άξονες της ημερίδας ‘Ξενοδοχειακός Κλιματισμός’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το 100% Hotel Workshop Tour κέρδισε τις εντυπώσεις στην Θεσσαλονίκη by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 by GTP editing team 28 February 2019 Η θερμή ανταπόκριση του κοινού και το υψηλό επίπεδο των παρουσιάσεων ήταν τα κύρια χαρακτηριστικά του 100% Hotel Workshop Tour στην Θεσσαλονίκη. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Minister Calls for Unified EU Tourism Policy by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 While in Brussels, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura urged European stakeholders to work together towards setting up a common EU tourism policy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Looking to Add Restrictions to Airbnb-style Rentals by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 In view of the soaring number of short-term home rentals in Greece, the country’s government is reportedly looking into ways to restrict the practice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Releases Brexit-related Guidance for UK Citizens by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 The Greek Foreign Ministry has launched a new website to provide guidance to UK nationals living in Greece or planning to visit the country, aiming to help them prepare for … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Backs Tourism Ventures for Growth by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 More than 152 tourism investments are already taking shape while 32 are in the pre-approval stage in the Central Macedonia Region in northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece’s SNFCC Brings Culture Closer to the People by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, located along the Athenian Riviera, has in just two years evolved into a favorite venue for recreation, learning, sports and culture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aqua Vista Hotels Walks Away with Five Wins at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 Aqua Vista Hotels walked away with a handful of prizes for a number of its upscale properties at the prestigious award ceremony of the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelport and United Airlines Focus on Pioneering NDC Solutions by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 Travelport and United Airlines are carrying out a joint commitment to deliver customer support and solutions for the benefit of travelers and travel agents alike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards HotelBrain Takes Home 24 Honors at Greek Hospitality Awards 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 HotelBrain was included among the best hospitality companies in Greece, at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019, and also won a list of honors for 23 of the hotels it has … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aqua Luxury Suites Announced Europe’s Luxury Hotel of the Year 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 The five-star Aqua Luxury Suites, located on Santorini, recently won the Luxury Travel Guide’s 2019 Award for Europe’s Luxury Hotel of the Year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Sustainability Skyros Carnival Goes to Athens Airport by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 by GTP editing team 27 February 2019 The renowned carnival of the Greek island of Skyros will make a “stop” at Athens Airport and put on a festive show on Friday, March 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Alpha Bank Sees Long-term Growth Prospects for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 Developing new forms of tourism and ensuring value for money are vital to the further prospects of the Greek tourism sector, according to Alpha Bank. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality More than Half of Greece’s Airbnbs Run by Management Services by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 by GTP editing team 26 February 2019 More than half of Greece’s properties leased short-term on sharing platforms such as Airbnb, are being run by management companies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail