Destinations news SETKE Paves Way for Experiential Travel on Dodecanese Islands by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Greece’s hospitality body SETKE has invited the South Aegean Region to join forces in setting the groundwork for the development of experiential tourism products in the Dodecanese. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Kountoura Promotes Greek Tourism in Canada by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Ways of promoting Greek tourism and further increasing tourism flows from Canada to Greece were recently discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and her Ontario counterpart Michael Tibollo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Seeks to Diversify Tourism Product by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Central Macedonia tourism stakeholders are examining ways to diversify the tourism product and extend the season through synergies and innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Among Europe’s 20 Most Amazing Cities for Eating Out in 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Greek capital Athens has been included on The Telegraph’s list of “Europe’s 20 Most Amazing Cities for Eating Out in 2019”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Upgrades Reservations System with Amadeus Altéa Suite by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Cyprus Airways has completed the upgrade to its new passenger reservations system, with the Amadeus Altéa Suite, a next-generation airline IT system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Τα Greek Hospitality Awards επιστρέφουν για 5η χρονιά! by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 by GTP editing team 11 January 2019 Mε καινοτομίες και ενίσχυση της παρουσίας τους στη διεθνή αγορά τουρισμού επιστρέφουν για 5η συνεχή χρονιά τα Greek Hospitality Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats IOBE: Greek Consumer Confidence Higher, Economy on Standby by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Consumer confidence in Greece improved in December, achieving a four-year high, while the economic climate remained steady, according to IOBE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Athens, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes Hotel Investments Get Green Light by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Major tourism projects in Athens and on the islands of Crete, Santorini and Rhodes have received the go-ahead by Greek authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI: Greece, Spain Among German Travelers’ Favorites for 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Greece and Spain are among the favorite holiday destinations of German travelers for 2019, according to TUI Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Henley Index Ranks Greek Passport Among World’s Strongest by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world, ranked 7th with Japan’s passport in the lead, according to the 2019 Henley Passport Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eurail Adds Greek Islands Ferry Pass to New Offerings by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Ferry passes covering trips to 52 Greek islands have been added this year to Eurail’s array of travel options as part of its makeover. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines Announces Heraklion – Cyclades Itineraries by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Minoan Lines has announced that its ultra-modern high speed ferry Santorini Palace will start its itineraries on the Heraklion – Cyclades islands route on April 25. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways Adds Heraklion, Rhodes, Skiathos to 2019 Summer Schedule by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 Cyprus Airways has announced the addition of Heraklion, Rhodes and Skiathos to its network of destinations for summer 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Civitel Creta Beach’ to Present Hospitality Experiences at CMT 2019 Holiday Expo by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 by GTP editing team 10 January 2019 The Civitel Creta Beach hotel will present its hospitality products and services to tourism professionals from all over the world, during the CMT 2019 Holiday Exhibition, on January 12-20, in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Cypriots, Greeks Among Europe’s Top 5 Hotel and Restaurant Spenders by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Malta nationals are Europe’s top spenders when it comes to food and accommodation, according to Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ICAO: Global Air Passenger Growth ‘Solid’ in 2018 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 The number of air departures across the globe increased by 38 million, with airlines transporting in 2018 a total of 4.3 billion passengers, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Workathlon: Ξενοδοχειακές ημέρες καριέρας σε Θεσσαλονίκη, Κρήτη, Ρόδο, Αθήνα by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 Η Workathlon διοργανώνει τέσσερις ξενοδοχειακές ημέρες καριέρας σε Θεσσαλονίκη, Κρήτη, Ρόδο και Αθήνα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Coastal Suburb Nea Makri to Get Marina by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 The Greek infrastructure minister is moving ahead with plans for the construction of a marina at the coastal town of Nea Makri, near Athens, through private-public partnership (PPP). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Suburban Railway to Amend Itineraries on January 10-11 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 The suburban railway will amend its itineraries on Thursday, January 10, and Friday, January 11, due to the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region to Launch Tender for Walking, Bike Path Projects by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 by GTP editing team 9 January 2019 As part of efforts to upgrade the standard of living of its residents and create new tourism experiences, the Attica Region is moving ahead with plans to create bike and walking … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail