Destinations news TCB Promotes Thessaloniki to MICE Professionals from Spain by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 Spanish MICE professionals recently visited Thessaloniki within the framework of a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Caravel’s New ‘JuJu Bar & Restaurant’ Debuts in Athens by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 The Divani Caravel hotel has opened the new JuJu Bar & Restaurant, aiming to offer Athens’ residents and visitors the best culinary experience in a unique environment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Boutari Named Winery of the Year 2018 by ‘Wine & Spirits’ by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 Boutari, one of Greece’s largest wineries, has been announced “Winery of the Year” for the 18th time by the editors of the US magazine Wine & Spirits. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Οι ξενοδόχοι της Αθήνας υποστηρίζουν για 4η χρονιά τον Αυθεντικό Μαραθώνιο by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 Η Ένωση Ξενοδόχων Αθηνών-Αττικής & Αργοσαρωνικού υποστηρίζει για τέταρτη συνεχή χρονιά τον Αυθεντικό Μαραθώνιο της Αθήνας, που θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Κυριακή 11 Νοεμβρίου. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ρεκόρ 20ετίας για το εκθεσιακό τουριστικό «δίδυμο» Philoxenia-Hotelia by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 by GTP editing team 8 November 2018 Με ενισχυμένο διεθνή χαρακτήρα και τα υψηλότερα μεγέθη της 20ετίας ανοίγει τις πόρτες του σήμερα το εκθεσιακό τουριστικό «δίδυμο» Philoxenia-Hotelia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates DER Touristik CEO Says 2019 ‘Super Year for Greece’ by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The Greek island of Samos will be the top destination for its clients in 2019, says DER Touristik Group, adding that 2019 promises to be the year of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tumbling Turkish Lira Takes Toll on Tourism to Northern Greece by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The tumbling Turkish lira has taken a toll on tourism flows from the neighboring country of Turkey into Northern Greece, local tour operators say. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Authorities Lay Groundwork for Protection of Rhodes’ Medieval City by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 A memorandum of cooperation for the protection and conservation of Rhodes’ Medieval City was recently signed between ministry and local officials. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travelport: Greece Among Fastest-growing Destinations for Travelers in France by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 Greece ranks fourth among the countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travelers in France, according to an analysis by Travelport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greece Boasts 21 Airlines with 485 Aircraft by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 There are currently 21 Greek airlines in operation with a fleet of 485 aircraft, according to Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Foreign Media Introduced to Athenian Riviera’s Tourism Offerings by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The natural beauty and tourism offerings of the Athenian Riviera were recently presented to foreign journalists, who visited Athens as part of a press trip organized by the Region of Attica. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Silver Tourism in Greece on Agenda of 34th Philoxenia Expo by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The potential of silver tourism as a way to extend the season in Greece will be discussed during the 34th Philoxenia expo on November 10 in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Bond Events: Premium Hospitality Program for Athens Marathon by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 Bond Events is once again managing the Premium Registration and Hospitality Program of the Athens Marathon event, which will be held on November 11 in the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Open Cellars in Greece for Wine Tourism Day by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 Greek wine producers and their cellars will be open to the wine-loving public on Sunday, November 11, marking European Wine Tourism Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Poll: Millennials Keen on Luxury Travel, Know Their Stuff by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 by GTP editing team 7 November 2018 The largest age group traveling at the moment are the millennials, who are better educated, prefer city breaks and love luxury, according to ITB-IPK’s World Travel Monitor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Athens Named European Capital of Innovation 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 Athens has been named European Capital of Innovation 2018, a title awarded to the city that is best able to improve the lives of its citizens through innovation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Airport Arrivals Up 11.1% in Jan-Oct 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 Arrivals at Athens International Airport increased by 11.1 percent between January-October 2018 and reached 20.96 million passengers compared to 18,86 million during the same period in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TEMES-Dogus and Hilton International Extend Partnership by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 Hilton International and Hilton Athens property owner Ionian Hotel Enterprises SA, have agreed to extend their current contract ending on 31 December 2018 by three years. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotel Performance Holding Strong in Q3 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 Revenue and occupancy rates at Athens hotels are holding strong in the third quarter of 2018, with sights now set on the upcoming Athens Marathon next week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Amalia Hotel Announced Official Partner of Nafplio Castle Run 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 by GTP editing team 6 November 2018 The Amalia Hotel has been announced Official Hotel of the Nafplio Castle Run 2018, a unique sports event to will be held on November 25 in the city of Nafplio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail