Surveys, Trends & Stats PwC Says CEO Sentiment Downbeat about Global Growth Prospects by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 According to 30 percent of the world’s business executives, global growth is set to show signs of decline over the next 12 months, a PwC survey reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC: Meaningful Experiences, Sharing and Connectivity Top Travel Trends in 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 Meaningful experiences, environmentally-friendly products and services are set to be this year’s key areas of focus in tourism according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece’s Upgraded Sea Tourism Offerings on Show at 50th ‘boot Düsseldorf’ by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 Greece’s best in sea tourism is on display at the worlds largest boat show “boot Düsseldorf”, running in Germany until January 27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hotel Chamber: Core Hospitality Issues on 8th General Assembly Agenda by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 Challenges faced by the Greek hotel industry will top the agenda of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ 8th General Assembly on February 8 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NJV Athens Plaza First Hotel in Greece to Achieve ‘EarthCheck’ Certification by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 NJV Athens Plaza is the first Greek hotel to receive a sustainability certification by EarthCheck, a leading benchmarking and advisory group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Zakynthos’ Diana Group Hotels Teams Up with Axia Hospitality to Boost Sales by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 The Zakynthos-based Diana Group Hotels has entered into a partnership with Axia Hospitality, aiming to boost its online and offline sales. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by “Tool”, a Greek digital marketing services company. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel British Airways Announces £6.5bn Investment for Premium Economy Cabin Upgrade by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 British Airways’ premium economy cabin, World Traveller Plus, is set to receive a substantial upgrade as part of the airline’s five-year £6.5 billion investment plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Greek Food Tourism Volunteers: Το νέο ηλεκτρονικό δίκτυο για τον γαστρονομικό τουρισμό by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 by GTP editing team 23 January 2019 To νέο ηλεκτρονικό δίκτυο Greek Food Tourism Volunteers καλεί τους επαγγελματίες του γαστρονομικού τουρισμού σε ανοιχτό διάλογο. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Short-term Rentals a Boon for Greek Property Owners by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Greek property owners have been making the best of the sharing economy with revenue from short-term rentals up by 105 percent over the last two years, an AirDNA study reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Think-tank Finds 2018 Economic Climate Improved by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 The economic climate in Greece improved in 2018 compared to the previous year, as did household expectations, the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Decision Allowing Transfer of Greece’s Archaeological Sites for Private Use Upheld by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 A decision that foresees the transfer of 2,330 Greek sites to the Public Properties Company SA for their exploitation has been upheld. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Technical Olympic Group Looking to Sell Porto Carras Resort by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Technical Olympic Group of Companies is looking to sell the historic resort of Porto Carras in Halkidiki, as well as other assets of its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Zeus International Adds Former ‘Kaningos 21’ Hotel to Roster by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Zeus International has been named preferred bidder for the former 4-star Kaningos 21 hotel, located in central Athens, on Kaningos Square. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athina Street Apartments Ready for 2019 Tourism Season by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Following a successful tourism season in 2018, Athina Street Apartments is ready to welcome its guests for 2019 with prime hospitality services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Mideast Travel Named ‘World Business Leader’ at The Bizz Awards by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Mideast Travel Worldwide has been named “World Business Leader 2018” at The Bizz Awards, an international event which honors leading enterprises from all over the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HotelAvailabilities Channel Manager Now Connected with Airbnb by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Property owners are now able to proceed with the connection of their property to Airbnb via HotelAvailabilities and manage their inventory and rates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Στις 5 Φεβρουαρίου η Τελετή Απονομής των Greek Hotel of the Year Awards by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 by GTP editing team 22 January 2019 Η τελετή απονομής των Greek Hotel of the Year Awards θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τρίτη 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2019, στο Μέγαρο Λυκιαρδοπούλου – “Amalias 36”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news EU Parliament Warns Unregulated Tourism May ‘Hurt’ Santorini by GTP editing team 21 January 2019 by GTP editing team 21 January 2019 A European Parliament report on overtourism is warning that if tourism flows continue to increase on Santorini, the island will suffer dire consequences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Property Observatory Says Airbnb Phenomenon to Die Out by GTP editing team 21 January 2019 by GTP editing team 21 January 2019 Short-term home-sharing for tourism purposes is set to decline, according the president of the Greek Property Price Observatory, Kostas Georgakos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail