Event News Domotel Hotels Launches ‘Life Experiences’, Holds Special Wine Event by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 Domotel, a chain of boutique and lifestyle hotels, has launched its “Domotel Life Experiences” program, which focuses on gastronomy and wine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Scoot Gives Greek Travel Agents an Aircraft Tour of its B787 Dreamliner by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 Singapore Airlines-owned Scoot and Athens International Airport (AIA) recently gave Greek travel agents an aircraft tour of the B787 Dreamliner. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GNTO’s Greece Tourism Video Nominated for CIFFT Award – Cast your Vote! by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 by GTP editing team 18 October 2018 The Greek National Tourism Organization’s video “Greece – A 365-day Destination” is nominated for the CIFFT People’s Choice Award 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Still Lagging Behind in Implementation of Open Data Program by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 Despite launching its Diavgeia open data program in 2010, Greece is still lagging behind in readiness, implementation and impact of open data practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Runners Forest’ to Be Created in Fire-stricken Areas of Athens Marathon Route by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 In efforts to support Attica’s communities hit by recent wildfires, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has announced the creation of the “Runners Forest” along the Athens marathon classic route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Caldera Yachting Renews Sponsorship for Thira Women’s Volleyball Team by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 Caldera Yachting has once again been announced as the Gold Sponsor of the women’s volleyball team of Santorini’s Thira Athletic Federation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Mitsis Hotels’ Blue Domes Resort Certified with ‘Travelife Gold Award’ by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 Mitsis Hotels’ Blue Domes Resort & Spa on Kos has been certified with the Travelife Gold Award for its sustainable operation, social and environmental practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Aldemar Resorts Receives Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 Aldemar Resorts has received the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence at the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards, held recently on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Yoleni’s: New Meeting Point for Greek Startup Community by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 by GTP editing team 17 October 2018 The Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomy Center in Athens has been announced as the meeting point of the “START your night UP” series of events, organized by Envolve Entrepreneurship for startup entrepreneurs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Santorini’s Akrotiri Site Produces New Archaeological Finds by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 The Minoan Bronze Age site of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini has produced new marble and clay finds including a 3,600-year-old marble figurine of a woman. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Theatrou Square Back in Business by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Theatrou Square, off Athens’ central Varvakeios Market, is back in business following an ambitious urban overhaul program implemented by the municipality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Report: EU Golden Visa Schemes Facilitating Shady Practices by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 The so-called golden visas have been found to be paving the way for criminal activity, according to a report released by Transparency International and Global Witness. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lampsa Takes Over Sheraton Rhodes Resort by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Lampsa SA has completed the acquisition of Τouristika Theretra SA – owners of the Sheraton Rhodes Resort – and will proceed with its full consolidation by the end of the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Xenia 2018 to Show How Digital Technology is Shaping Hospitality by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 The ways digital technology is shaping the future of the hospitality industry will be the main focus of the Xenia Digi Hotel conference, to take place during November 24-26, in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Southwest Airlines Partners with Amadeus to Offer Best Flight Choices by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Southwest Airlines has signed a 10-year agreement with Amadeus, aiming to deliver optimal flight choices by implementing the Amadeus Sky Suite by Optym for network planning. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Anatolia Hotel Thessaloniki Partners with ‘Thalgo La Beauté Marine’ Cosmetics by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Aiming to offer the best beauty treatments, the Anatolia Hotel Thessaloniki has partnered with Thalgo La Beauté Marine, a company offering marine cosmetics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Out of the Blue’ Resort Honored at 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Crete’s Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort received two honors at the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2018 Boutique Ξενοδοχεία και Hotel Designers τo σημαντικότερο κοινό του 100% Hotel Show by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 Boutique ξενοδοχεία και αρχιτέκτονες είναι το δυναμικότερο κοινό της 100% Hotel Show και επηρεάζουν σημαντικά την πορεία του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News Santorini’s Mystique and Vedema Shined at CNT Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 by GTP editing team 16 October 2018 The Luxury Collection Hotels “Mystique” and “Vedema”, both located on Santorini, shined at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece H1 Travel Receipts Maintain Momentum, Up by 17.2% by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 by GTP editing team 15 October 2018 EU residents contributed greatly to the 17.2 percent increase in Greece’s travel receipts for the January-June period, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail