Destinations news Bloomberg Reveals the Intimate Side of Mykonos by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 The beauties and hidden treasures of the island of Mykonos were featured in a photo report published in the online edition of American news agency Bloomberg. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘YES to Shipping Forum 2018’ to Focus on Industry’s History and Future by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 The YES Forum, for the third consecutive year is organizing the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” which will take place in Athens, on June 8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel WTTC and IATA Join Forces for Biometrics Use by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 WTTC and IATA have agreed to partner, in efforts to achieve a seamless passenger experience through the use of biometrics technology. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Hong Kong Airlines and Israel’s EL AL Sign Codeshare Agreement by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 by GTP editing team 4 June 2018 Hong Kong Airlines and Israel’s carrier EL AL have entered into a codeshare agreement, aiming to offer their passengers more travel options. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy New Bank Limits in Greece, Withdrawals Now at €5,000 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 Bank account holders in Greece can as of June 4 withdraw a total of 5,000 euros per month from ATM machines and banks, according to a finance ministry decision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Tax Breaks Can Ensure Year-round Tourism for Greece, Says Aegean Airlines Head by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 In order to ensure tourism all year round, enterprises must be relieved of tax burdens, Aegean Airlines President Eftychios Vassilakis said during SETE’s 26th General Assembly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture UNESCO Calls for ‘Mutually Acceptable Solution’ to Parthenon Marbles Issue by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 UNESCO recognizes the historical and ethical dimensions of the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and calls for a “mutually acceptable solution”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Piraeus Port Moving Up as Robust Container Handler by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 The Piraeus port is in the top seven of Europe’s container ports and among the world’s fastest growing, according to shipping insight platform PortEconomics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Library on Wheels Brings ‘Books Everywhere’ in Athens by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 A mobile library will travel through various locations in Athens, as part of the city’s role as World Book Capital for 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Zakynthos Welcomes New 5-star Olea All Suite Hotel by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 Combining key aspects of Mediterranean architecture with tropical elements, the five-star Olea All Suite Hotel on Zakynthos is opening its doors for the 2018 summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Apollon to Celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 9 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, located on the Athenian Riviera, will celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 9 with a number of events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Back to Athens 6/2018’ Festival Turns City Center into Cultural Hotspot by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 The Greek capital is hosting the “Back to Athens 6/2018” festival, which aims to introduce the city to Athenians and visitors through a number of cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Cruises Unveils ‘The Spa’ Experience on New ‘Edge’ Ship by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 Aiming to offer a holistic wellness journey like no other on land and at sea, Celebrity Cruises recently unveiled “The Spa” of its newest ship Celebrity Edge. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ημερίδα για τον αθλητικό τουρισμό στην Κίμωλο εν’ όψει του Kimolos Trail by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 by GTP editing team 1 June 2018 Ενημερωτική ημερίδα για τους επαγγελματίες του τουρισμού της Κιμώλου θα διεξαχθεί την Παρασκευή 1 Ιουνίου, με αφορμή το Kimolos Trail. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE Chief Sets Out Four Priorities for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 SETE President Yiannis Retsos has listed four priorities the Greek Tourism Confederation is setting for the next period to boost the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP New Democracy Promises to Slash Taxes in Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to reduce taxes in the Greek tourism sector, once his party comes to power. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Among Top 5 European Countries with Excellent Bathing Water Quality by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 Greece is among the five European countries where 95 percent of bathing waters were assessed by the European Environment Agency as being of “excellent” quality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2018 to Open its Doors, Set the Course for Global Shipping by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 A total of 1,920 exhibitors from 92 countries will participate at Posidonia 2018 as the world’s most prestigious shipping trade event is getting ready to celebrate its half-century anniversary. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News VesselsValue Presents the Champions of Greek Shipping by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 In view of the upcoming Posidonia 2018 exhibition, VesselsValue recently released a snapshot of Greek shipping and its protagonists, who have consistently maintained the lead in the international shipping industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Bluegr Hotels & Resorts’ Welcomes Summer with New Flavors, Events by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 by GTP editing team 31 May 2018 The bluegr Hotels & Resorts group welcomes the 2018 summer season with new flavors and events, taking place in its hotels across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail