Destinations news WiFi4EU: Registration Opens for EU Financing of Free WiFi for Municipalities by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The first call for municipality applications for free Wi-Fi hotspots will open on May 15, according to the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Macedonia Deputy Governor Calls for Sustainable Tourism Practices by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 Sustainable tourism practices are essential for Central Macedonia, according to the region’s deputy governor Ioannis Giorgos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP AHEPA to Hold 2021 Convention in Greece by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its 2021 Family Supreme Convention in Greece, in efforts to promote the country as a tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Region Promotes Tourism Offerings to Romanian Market by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 Prior to the launch of direct flights from Bucharest to Kalamata in June, the Peloponnese Region held a fam trip for Romanian tour operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hotels’ Digital Client Roster Getting Bigger in Q1 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 Online bookings for Greek hotels grew by 57 percent in the first four months of the year, according to data collected by Nelios and Axia Hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Posidonia 2018 Conference Program Set to Shape Global Shipping Agenda by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The Posidonia 2018 conference program includes seminars, workshops and panel discussions and is expected to shape the global shipping agenda. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kyvernitis Travel Appoints Tatiana Ioannou as Sales Manager of Global Marine by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 Kyvernitis Travel has announced the appointment of Tatiana Ioannou to the key role of Sales Manager for the Global Marine division. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Palace Reveals ‘Acropolis Secret’ for Fine Dining in Athens by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel is inviting all to experience a unique culinary experience in Athens at its “Acropolis Secret” restaurant. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Austrian Airlines’ Newest Boeing 777 Lands in Vienna by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The latest addition to the Austrian Airlines fleet, a Boeing 777 aircraft featuring the company’s new design, recently landed at Vienna Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
New faces New Faces: George Liakakos, Head of Business Development at Welcome Pickups by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces George Liakakos, the Head of Business Development at Greek tech company “Welcome Pickups”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News Belvedere Hotel Mykonos Nominated in World Travel Awards 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 by GTP editing team 14 May 2018 The Belvedere Hotel on Mykonos is a nominee in this year’s World Travel Awards event, scheduled to take place in Athens in June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Metro: 24-hour Strike on Monday, May 14 by GTP editing team 13 May 2018 by GTP editing team 13 May 2018 Lines 2 and 3 of the Athens metro will not operate on Monday, May 14, due to a 24-hour strike announced by metro workers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greek Tourism Begins Digital Transition Journey by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) are embarking on a digital transition to better meet tourists’ needs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel South Aegean Region, Fraport Join Forces to Attract More Flights to Four Greek Airports by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 The Region of South Aegean has joined forces with Fraport Greece to attract new air connections to the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture International Museum Day 2018: Free Admission to Greek Museums on May 18 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 Museums across Greece will celebrate International Museum Day 2018 on Friday, May 18, with free admission and a number of cultural events. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism to Milos Set to Soar with Cruise Stops, New Routes by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 Some 28 cruise ships are set to approach Milos by October 17, according to the Municipal Port Fund, with new ferry links making the island even more accessible. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Golden Star Ferries to Operate Cyclades Ferry Routes by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 Golden Star Ferries will soon begin servicing the Cyclades islands from Piraeus after getting the approval of the Coastal Transportation Council (SAS). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Future Shipping Trends Presented at 6th Maritime Conference in Athens by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 The new reality of unmanned ships was among the future trends in shipping, presented to over 270 executives during the 6th Maritime Trends Conference in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Appoints Chiara Ravara as Head of Sales and Marketing by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 Ryanair has appointed Chiara Ravara as its new head of sales and marketing, promoting her from her previous role as senior sales and marketing manager. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Prix Versailles 2018: Casa Cook Kos Hotel’s Architecture Applauded by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 by GTP editing team 11 May 2018 Greek company Mastrominas ARChitecture has received the special “Prix Versailles” award for Europe for its architectural project of the Casa Cook Kos hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail