Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Lawmakers Agree to Limit Intra-Schengen Border Checks by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 EU lawmakers have agreed to restrict the initial period for border checks to two months, instead of the current six-month period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Digi.travel’ to Discuss IATA’s NDC, Hospitality Issues by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 IATA’s NDC program and the future of hotels in the digital era will be among the main topics of the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo 2018 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Cyprus Airways and Blue Air Launch Codeshare Partnership by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 Cyprus Airways and Blue Air have entered into a codeshare partnership, aiming to offer passengers more travel options and optimized flight schedules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Navagio’ on Zakynthos Named World’s Top Beach for 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 Zakynthos’ Navagio beach ranks first on the “World’s Top 50 Beaches” list for 2018, which was released by travel website FlightNetwork. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Digital Lab Contest Looking for Innovative Ideas by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 In efforts to make Athens a friendlier city, the municipality invites young innovators and creators to submit ideas for the 2nd Athens Digital Lab contest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Workathlon Offers Recruiting Services to Viking Cruises by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 Greek hospitality recruiting platform Workathlon has entered into a partnership with leading river cruise line Viking Cruises to staff its vessels in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Elite to Discuss Greece at ‘Next is Now’ Forum in Athens by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 Key international tourism figures and Greek sector professionals will come together in Athens to analyze the role that tourism should play in reconstructing the Greek economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2018 Hotel Design Awards 2018: Οι Νικητές και η Τελετή Απονομής! by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 by GTP editing team 29 November 2018 Με τη συμμετοχή περισσοτέρων από 400 εκπροσώπων του ξενοδοχειακού και αρχιτεκτονικού κλάδου έγινε η τελετή απονομής των Hotel Design Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Mayor Calls for Closer Cooperation on Crucial Issues by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 A brighter, healthier future for Santorini depends on ensuring closer cooperation, tighter regulations and upgraded infrastructure, according to the island’s mayor Nikos Zorzos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats World Tourism: Overall 5% Increase in International Arrivals by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 International tourist arrivals grew 5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018, according to the latest figures on world tourism by the UNWTO Barometer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Deloitte: Investing in Innovation, New Technologies a Priority for Greek Companies by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Greek companies are looking to boost investments to stimulate innovation and spur the use of new technologies in the next two years, according to a study by Deloitte. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus, Sabre Distribution Practices Under EU Inspection by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 The European Commission has launched an official investigation into distribution deals carried out by booking system providers Amadeus and Sabre with airlines and travel agents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Aegean: 13% Net Earnings Growth in Jan-Sept Period by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Greek carrier AEGEAN saw a 5 percent increase in consolidated revenue at 939.3 million euros, during the first nine months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Golf Legend José María Olazábal Presents New Courses at Costa Navarino by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Golf legend José María Olazábal recently visited Costa Navarino, a premier golf destination in Greece, to present the designs for two new courses set to open for play in 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Travelworks for PR Services by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Greek public relations agency Travelworks will provide Greece Sotheby’s International Realty with communication and content services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sommet Education and ‘Traveller Made’ Develop Talent for Luxury Travel Industry by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 The Sommet Education group and luxury travel network Traveller Made have entered into a partnership to develop talent for the luxury travel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travel Entrepreneur Claude Blanc Takes the Helm at WTM Portfolio by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Travel industry entrepreneur Claude Blanc has been appointed director of the WTM Portfolio, owned by leading exhibition organizer Reed Exhibitions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Greek Hotel of the Year Awards: Παράταση υποβολής υποψηφιοτήτων μέχρι τις 7 Δεκεμβρίου by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 by GTP editing team 28 November 2018 Συνεχίζεται μέχρι τις 7 Δεκεμβρίου, η υποβολή των υποψηφιοτήτων στα Greek Hotel of the Year Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki New ‘Happening’ City Break Destination, ABTA Says by GTP editing team 27 November 2018 by GTP editing team 27 November 2018 The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has included the Greek city of Thessaloniki among the destinations to watch for in 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ongoing Casino Negotiations Impeding Hellinikon Project Works by GTP editing team 27 November 2018 by GTP editing team 27 November 2018 The Hellinikon project has been deferred to the end of 2019, due to negotiations for the establishment of a casino on the premise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail