Air Travel Austrian Airlines Employees on Duty for Christmas and New Year Holidays by GTP editing team 20 December 2018 by GTP editing team 20 December 2018 Many Austrian Airlines employees will be working in the air and on the ground over the holiday season to make sure that all passengers reach their destinations of choice. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ABTA Says Post-Brexit UK-EU Flights to Continue Visa-free by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 ABTA has said that deal or no-deal, flights will still operate between the UK and EU and a visa will not be required, after the Brexit deadline on March 29, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ICAP Study: Tourism Enterprises Among Greece’s Most Profitable by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 Tourism enterprises hold leading positions among Greece’s 500 most profitable businesses for 2017, according to an ICAP study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Lloyd’s List Names 15 Greeks Among World’s Top 100 Shipping Giants by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 Fifteen Greeks are among the world’s leading shipping owners with Greece and China in the lead as countries with the most influential people in the industry, according to Lloyd’s List. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Spain, Greece Strong Players in German Market in 2019, Says DRV Chief by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 Spain and Greece are top choices for German holidaymakers, along with recovering competitors Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt, according to the German Travel Association (DRV). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Announces 10 Finalists for 1st Tourism Startup Competition by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 The UNWTO has announced the 10 finalists of its 1st Tourism Startup Competition, who will present their projects during the Fitur International Tourism Fair in January 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Program Wins ‘2018 GT Tested Reader Survey’ Award by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2018 The Turkish Airlines Corporate Club program has been announced “Best Corporate Travel Program for Business Travelers” at the 2018 GT Tested Reader Survey awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hoteliers Satisfied with Holiday Season Occupancy Rates by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP ‘Search Robots’ to Track Down Undeclared Airbnb Revenue in Greece by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 AADE has decided to use online “search robots” to track down taxpayers, who have failed to join the e-registry for short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Hospitality Body SETKE Welcomes New Tourism Legislation by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has warmly received a new law covering thematic and special interest tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA: Social Media-worthy Experiences, Wellness Top Trends for Cruise Travel in 2019 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 Social media-worthy, wellness and achievement travel are set to be the top trends in cruise tourism for 2019, according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TEMES-Costa Navarino Adapts Strategy to UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 TEMES SA, the development company of Costa Navarino, has issued the 2017 edition of its Sustainability Report, which is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Final Countdown for 3rd Messinia Pro-Am Golf Event at Costa Navarino by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 The final countdown has begun for Costa Navarino’s 3rd International Messinia Pro-Am golf tournament, which will be held during February 20-23, 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel British Airways Gears Up for the Great Christmas Getaway by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 by GTP editing team 18 December 2018 British Airways is gearing up for the great Christmas getaway as it prepares to carry over half a million customers during the festive period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Turkey Comeback, Brexit May Impact Greek Tourism in 2019 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 Brexit and Turkey’s comeback are among key challenges ahead of 2019 for the Greek tourism industry, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Region to Boost Presence in EU via New Brussels Office by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 Aiming to enhance its participation in EU decision-making and effectively promote its interests in funding plans, the Region of Central Macedonia has opened a new office in Brussels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greek Accommodation Body Says Tourism Law Still Needs Fine-tuning by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 The Greek Tourist Accommodation Federation (FEDE) has called on officials to address pending issues, following the voting of a new tourism law. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Christmas 2018 Events at the Acropolis Museum in Athens by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 The Acropolis Museum in Athens is welcoming the Christmas holiday season with workshops, music events and a number of surprises for all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Tourism Solutions Provider FORTHcrs Enters New Era as ‘Liknoss’ by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 Following its acquisition by Liknoss Holding SA, Greek e-tourism solution provider FORTHcrs has entered its new professional era under the name of “Liknoss”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Rhapsody Travel Among Best Performing Greek Companies in 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 by GTP editing team 17 December 2018 Athens-based Rhapsody Travel has been included among the Best Performing Companies for 2018 at the 2nd Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail