Air Travel Emirates: Special Fares for Greek Travelers by GTP editing team 13 August 2018 by GTP editing team 13 August 2018 Emirates has announced special deals in Economy, Business and First class to popular destinations for Greek travelers to getaway this autumn. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Royal Caribbean Introduces AI-equipped Photo Tool ‘SoundSeeker’ by GTP editing team 13 August 2018 by GTP editing team 13 August 2018 Royal Caribbean International has developed “SoundSeeker”, an AI-powered tool that turns memorable photos into one-of-a-kind musical tracks based on their content. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Tourism Figures Soar to New Heights, Exceed Forecasts by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 Greece is aiming for a record tourism year with data revealing that an additional three million travelers went through the country’s airports in the first seven months of 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Gaming Commission Invites Proposals for Casino Tender Teaser by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 The Hellenic Gaming Commission is welcoming proposals on a teaser for the international tender for the license to operate a casino at Hellinikon. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ionian Islands Expect Over 2.9 Million Tourist Arrivals by End of Season by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 The Region of Ionian Islands expects air arrivals to Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos and Aktion to exceed 2.9 million by the end of the 2018 tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greek Seamen: 24-hour Strike on September 3, No Ferries by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 Greece’s ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Monday, September 3, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Elefsina Waterway Project Moves Ahead to Design, Licensing Phase by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 Plans for the creation of a waterway in Elefsina, West Attica, were discussed between Hellenic Seaplanes and the town’s mayor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki 2018 Fair Figures Rising as Countdown Begins by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 Preparations are getting underway for the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to run in the Greek northern port city during September 8-16. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Nautical Channel to Broadcast Best of Ios Island in Greece by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 The beaches, marine activities, local delicacies and history of the Greek island of Ios will be shown to the world on a documentary of the Nautical Channel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Creta Maris Guests Experience Cretan Culture and Tradition by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 The guests of the Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete participated in the “Traditional Harvest Day” event and experienced local culture and tradition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Alternative Athens’ Enters TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 Alternative Athens, a travel company specializing in original tours and activities in Athens and Greece, has been recognized as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News Thessaloniki’s Lazart Hotel Invites All to Cool Off in its Pool by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 by GTP editing team 10 August 2018 The Lazart Hotel is inviting its guests and visitors in Thessaloniki to beat the summer heat by relaxing at its pool. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Grand Hyatt Athens Opens in Greek Capital by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 The Grand Hyatt Athens, the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Greece, has opened its doors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Holiday Home Market Making Comeback by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 The Greek market for holiday homes is picking up pace with going prices for properties on main island destinations increasing in the first half of 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: First Half Traffic Through Europe Airports Up by 6.7% by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 Europe’s airports welcomed increased traffic in the first half of 2018 up by 6.7 percent with Athens International Airport (AIA) stronger by 11.4 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events DRV Selects Peloponnese as Host Destination for 2019 Conference by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 The German Travel Association (DRV), which represents most of Germany’s tour operators and travel agents, will hold its high-profile 2019 conference in the Peloponnese, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Fraport Expects 14 Greek Airports to Record Rise in 2018 Passenger Numbers by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 Greece’s 14 regional airports are set to record a high single digit rise in passenger numbers this year, according to Fraport Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture ‘Event-ually Athens’ Campaign Invites Culture Lovers to the Greek Capital by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 “The city you are destined to visit… Event…ually” starts off the latest campaign by Marketing Greece to promote Athens as a leading year-round tourist destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Sees Summer 2018 Bookings Rise Despite Heatwave by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 TUI Group is seeing its current 2018 booking levels ahead of prior year despite prolonged hot summer, according to the company’s CEO Fritz Joussen. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France Unveils New Business lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 by GTP editing team 9 August 2018 Air France has unveiled a completely redesigned lounge with a surface area of 3,200 sq.m. that offers several new features for optimum comfort. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail