Air Travel Travelport to Deploy ‘Trip Assist’ Mobile App for Agencies Across Three Continents by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 Travelport has announced new agreements with travel agencies in the UK, the Middle East and Singapore to deploy Trip Assist, its mobile app for agencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Karpathos Presented at ‘Smart Island World Congress’ in Majorca by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 The tourism offerings of Karpathos were introduced to the hundreds of attendees of the “Smart Island World Congress” held in Majorca, Spain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel KLM Serves Unique Wines with Dutch Masters Labels by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 KLM is providing the passengers of its World Business Class with five special wines, which bear labels depicting paintings from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: Online προγράμματα του Cornell University για τους επαγγελματίες του ελληνικού τουρισμού by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 by GTP editing team 3 May 2018 Το ΙΝΣΕΤΕ και το πανεπιστήμιο Cornell προσφέρουν πρόσβαση σε online προγράμματα για τους επαγγελματίες του ελληνικού τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Int’l Air Arrivals to Greece Up by 30.3% in March 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Greece in March saw a 30.3% increase in international arrivals by air, compared to the same month in 2017, according to the monthly bulletin of SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Culture Ministry to Move Ahead with Operational Reforms by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 The Greek Culture Ministry is set to undergo reforms and changes to its operations, aiming to invest in a future of accessible culture for all. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Hotel Chamber Backs HOTREC’s Call for Slashed VAT Rates by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels welcomed proposals for the reduction of VAT rates for hotels in Europe, during the recent general assembly of HOTREC in Austria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Ferry Connection for Ionian Islands Begins by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 A new ferry service linking all of the Ionian Islands in Greece took place on May 2, and will run until the end of October. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Green Groups Appeal for Multibillion-euro Hellinikon Project to Stop by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 The Hellinikon project, set to be erected at the former Athens airport, is yet again about to be put on hold after environmental groups took the case to Greece’s highest … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates INSETE-trivago Team Up to Offer More Insight on Greek Hospitality Market by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 In its ongoing effort to provide the most accurate insight into Greek tourism and travel industry trends, INSETE has joined forces with trivago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Getting Ready to Host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Athens will welcome the 2018 World Travel Awards (WTA) on June 30, with industry leaders from across the continent in attendance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Greek Travel Show 2018: Ανοίγει τις πύλες της στις 4 Μαΐου η έκθεση διακοπών και ταξιδιών by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Με πλήθος συμμετοχών από όλη την Ελλάδα, αλλά και με μια ευρεία γκάμα τουριστικών προτάσεων ξεκινά στις 4 Μαΐου η 2η Greek Travel Show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New ‘Ikos Dassia’ Resort on Corfu to Open May 3 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 The brand new venture of the Sani/Ikos Group, the Ikos Dassia resort located on the island of Corfu in the Ionian sea, is set to open its doors on May 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Qatar’s Travel Agents Show Interest in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Travel agencies based in Qatar are showing a particular interest to include Thessaloniki in their travel packages, according to the city’s hotels association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grace Hotels Appoints New General Managers for its Properties in Greece by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Grace Hotels has appointed Yiorgos Peroutseas and George Vlachopoulos as the new general managers of the Grace Mykonos and Grace Santorini hotels respectively. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Semiramis Hotel to Hold ‘Balance Day’ with Health, Wellness Events by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 The Semiramis Hotel in Kifissia, Athens, will hold a wellness charity event, under the theme “Balance Day”, to celebrate the opening of its pool on May 6. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News Avra Tours Nominated for a 2018 World Travel Award by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 by GTP editing team 2 May 2018 Avra Tours on Crete has been nominated in the “Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company 2018” category at this year’s World Travel Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Shipping Minister Sees Potential for Yachting at MEDYS 2018 by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 Greece can evolve into a leading tourist destination, said Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis during the 5th MEDYS yacht show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy HOTREC Hails EC Push for Online Platform Transparency by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 HOTREC, the umbrella association of hotels, restaurants and cafés in Europe, welcomed a proposal by the European Commission aiming to ensure transparency for online platforms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats DiaNEOsis-IOBE Study: Heavy Taxation Tops Greeks’ Worries by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 by GTP editing team 30 April 2018 Greece’s taxpayers are concerned about their ability to pay up, with direct taxes over the 2008-2016 period having increased by 94 percent, a study by IOBE and diaNEOsis reveals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail