Event News Greek Shipping Minister Talks Investment at ICOMIA Marinas Conference by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 Ways to attract investments in marina infrastructure were discussed during the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Post-Brexit Air Travelers Urged to Know Rights, Prepare for Longer Waits by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 As Brexit draws near, travelers should know their rights before take-off as the UK’s exit from the EU, on March 29, is expected to create disruption at airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelport Becomes First GDS Operator to Offer NDC content by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 Travelport has become the first GDS operator to manage the live booking of flights using the IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC) technical standard. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events 2018 FVW Workshop Introduces Authentic Crete to German Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 The authentic side of Crete will be introduced to 45 leading German tour operators, travel agents and journalists attending the 2018 FVW Workshop. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Metropolitan Hotel in Thessaloniki Upgrades to 4 Stars by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 The Metropolitan, located in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, will operate as an official four-star hotel as of November 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Events Sales Seminars for Greek Hoteliers – Next Stop: Santorini by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 Five key players in the Greek tourism sector will give tips to hoteliers on increasing revenue, during the third Sales Seminar to take place on October 26 on Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Rhodes’ Peace & Sport Forum Promotes Tolerance and Respect by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 More than 350 delegates from the fields of politics, sports and the private sector participated in the Peace and Sport Regional Forum held on Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines Promotes Greek Tourism at Athens Event by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 As part of its efforts to promote Greek destinations, Turkish Airlines held a workshop in Athens, with the participation of 60 travel agencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sofitel Athens Airport Introduces New Sunday Brunch Concept by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel has introduced a new Sunday brunch service, which has Greek and international cuisine on the menu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2018 Το 100% Hotel Show αποκαλύπτεται μέσω της εικονικής πραγματικότητας by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 by GTP editing team 25 October 2018 Ένα εναλλακτικό video concept επέλεξε το 100% Hotel Show για τη φετινή του καμπάνια, με την εικονική πραγματικότητα να βρίσκεται στο επίκεντρο της έκθεσης. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Tourism Flows to Greece Robust for August by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Tourism traffic to Greece continued its dynamic into August, with Greek destinations welcoming more than 6 million travelers, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ITB Sees Sharp Rise in City Trips, Athens Set to Hit 5.5m Mark in 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 City trips have grown nearly four times as much in the last decade than any other form of tourism, according to a recent analysis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Shipping Minister Says VAT on Professional Watercraft to be ‘Resolved’ by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Greek Shipping Minister Fotis Kouvelis has pledged to resolve the issue of value added tax (VAT) on professional watercraft imposed by the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook Secures Funding for Hotel Investments in Greece by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Thomas Cook Hotel Investments (TCHI), a joint venture between Thomas Cook and LMEY Investments, has secured the sum of 40 million euros to invest in hotels in Greece and other … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP World’s Oldest Intact Shipwreck Ever Discovered May be Greek by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 A 23-meter ship that appears to have rested at the bottom of the Black Sea undisturbed for over 2,400 years, is believed to be Greek. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Northern Greece Thessaloniki’s 7th Night Half Marathon Sees Over 18,000 Runners Take Part by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Thousands of runners took to Thessaloniki streets to test their limits in the 7th International Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Reveals Renovated Event Halls by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Following extensive renovation works, the three multifunctional halls of the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel are ready to host high-level business and social events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Spetses Enjoys Vintage Rhythms of 5th Tweed Run by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 The island of Spetses hosted dozens of cyclists and fashion enthusiasts during the 5th Tweed Run event, organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Seajets Applauds 2018 European Rally Champion Alexey Lukyanuk by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 Russian rally driver Alexey Lukyanuk won the European Rally Championship (ERC) 2018 with Greek ferry operator Seajets on his side as Grand Sponsor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Austrian Airlines Wants More Female Pilots in the Cockpit by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 by GTP editing team 24 October 2018 As part of its efforts to expand its operations, Austrian Airlines is planning to add 100 fully trained pilots to its staff and increase the share of women in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail