Surveys, Trends & Stats GNTO: US Travel to Greece Set for New Record in 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 The number of visitors from the United States to Greece is expected to reach a new record in 2018, according to the GNTO office in the US and Canada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Ferries Resume Itineraries as Seamen End Strike by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Ferries in Greece will resume itineraries as of Friday, April 20, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) ended a two-day strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Germany Lifts Stricter Airport Checks on Outbound Flyers from Greece by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 The German interior ministry has called off stricter airport security checks for passengers traveling on outbound flights from Greece, which were implemented in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News East Med Yacht Show 2018 in Piraeus Expected to be Best Yet by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 The 17th East Med Yacht Show, to run May 3-6 in the Zea Marina in Piraeus, is expected to be the biggest and best to date. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO Joins Ministers’ Call on G20 Leaders to Prioritize Tourism by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 The UNWTO called on world leaders to consider including tourism in their agenda, during the 8th Meeting of Tourism Ministers of the G20 Economies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook to Open First ‘Cook’s Club’ Hotel on Crete by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Thomas Cook has announced the launch of its new “Cook’s Club” hotel brand, with the first unit opening in June in Hersonissos on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Marketing Greece’s Publicity Actions Shine Spotlight on Greek Tourism in Q1 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Athens’ Keramikos district was among the destinations that received international promotion through actions of Marketing Greece during Q1 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Welcome Pickups Partners with Ctrip to Offer Better In-destination Travel Experience to Asians by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Aiming to deliver the best in-destination experience to Asian travelers, Welcome Pickups has partnered with Ctrip, a leading travel service provider in China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Maritime Trends Conference 2018’ in Athens to Focus on Major Shipping Issues by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 The latest developments in the shipping industry will be on the agenda of the 6th Maritime Trends Conference, which will be held in Athens on May 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Μινωικές Γραμμές: Τροποποιήσεις δρομολογίων μετά τη λήξη των απεργιών της ΠΝΟ by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Σε τροποποιήσεις δρομολογίων προχωρούν οι Μινωικές Γραμμές, μετά τη λήξη των απεργιών της ΠΝΟ. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek TOG & TOG – Hotels & Yachting: Ανανέωση συνεργασίας με οίκους εξωτερικού by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 by GTP editing team 19 April 2018 Η TOG & TOG – Hotels & Yachting συνεχίζει να πρωτοστατεί με την ανανέωση της συνεργασίας της με κορυφαίους οίκους της διεθνούς αγοράς. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kountoura: South Aegean Region Key Player in Greek Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The South Aegean Region is a key player in Greek tourism growth, achieving increases in arrivals and revenues, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Ferry Strike in Greece to Continue on Thursday, April 19 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 Ferries in Greece will continue to remain docked on Thursday, April 19, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a new 24-hour strike. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Island Culture ‘Window to Greece’, Says Minister by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The cultural wealth of the Greek islands is an integral part of the country’s identity serving as a “window to Greece”, said Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ancient Corinth Goes 3D as Part of Google – CyArk Project by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 Google Arts & Culture and CyArk are offering internet users the chance to ‘experience’ some of the world’s greatest wonders in 3D, among them Greece’s Ancient Corinth. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ryanair Celebrates 10 Million Passengers at Athens Airport by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 Ryanair threw a party in Athens to celebrate carrying 10 million passengers to and from Athens International Airport (AIA) since its first flight in April 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thebes Archaeological Museum Nominated for ‘EMYA 2018’ Award by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, located in Greece, has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Alonissos Included in Europe’s Best Diving Destinations by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The island of Alonissos, located in Northern Sporades, has been included in Europe’s best diving destinations by travel blog World Adventure Divers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Epirus Palace to Welcome the Finest Ferarris in June 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The Epirus Palace in Ioannina in June will welcome dozens of luxury cars as part of a mototourism event by Passione Rossa, the most popular Ferrari car owners’ club in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Creta Maris Honored with Guest Review Award 2017 by Booking.com by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete, has been honored with the Guest Review Award 2017 by online booking platform Booking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail