Destinations news ‘Kimolos Trail’ Registration Open, Discount on Ferry Tickets Announced by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 Registration has opened for the Kimolos Trail, the first running event of the Cyclades Trail Cup 2018, to take place on June 3 on the island of Kimolos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Greek Travel Show 2018: Κάνε «κράτηση» για τις επόμενες διακοπές σου στην Ελλάδα by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 by GTP editing team 18 April 2018 One Stop Shop για τις φετινές καλοκαιρινές διακοπές θα είναι η 2η Greek Travel Show στις 4-6 Μαΐου στο Helexpo Maroussi. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments NBG – EIF Deals Secure €640 Million for Greek Businesses by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Some 5,000 small businesses, startups and mid‑sized enterprises in Greece will gain access to 640 million euros in loans at favorable terms, following three deals signed between EIF and NBG. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Museums, Sites See Rise in Visitors, Revenue in 2017 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Museums and archaeological sites in Greece welcomed more visitors and recorded an increase in revenue from receipts during 2017, according to ELSTAT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Vehicles Banned Along Chania’s Venetian Harbor by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Vehicles will no longer be allowed along and around the Venetian Harbor and the Firkas Fortress in Chania on Crete, according to the Municipal Port Fund. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Moscovici: No More Bailout Plans for Greece, Just Supervision by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Greece will leave bailout programs behind and move ahead with growth under surveillance, according to European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Set to Suggest Mandatory Fingerprinting on All IDs by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 In efforts to tackle terrorism, the European Commission plans to table a proposal that all EU identification cards include fingerprinting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Real Madrid TV Granted Permission to Film at the Acropolis by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 A Spanish crew from Real Madrid TV has received permission by Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) to film at the Acropolis in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education WTTC and GTTP Partner to Attract Young Talent to Travel and Tourism Industry by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 The WTTC and the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP) have announced a partnership to attract young talent to the travel and tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Registration Open for ‘Navarino Challenge’ 2018 Sports Tourism Event by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Registration for the 6th “Navarino Challenge” sports tourism event held in Greece, which includes over 10 Olympic sports, has opened. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Lufthansa Group Introduces New Seats for Airbus A320 Family Aircraft by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Lufthansa Group’s network airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian, are jointly introducing standardized seats for a harmonized, comfortable travel experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel TripAdvisor: Blue Air Among Europe’s Best Low-cost Airlines for 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Blue Air has been included on the list of the Best Low-cost Airlines in Europe in TripAdvisors’ 2018 Traveler’s Choice Awards for Airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Στις 6 Ιουνίου το 12ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο “Αερομεταφορές: Παρόν και Μέλλον” by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 Με την εξωστρέφεια της αεροπορικής βιομηχανίας θα ασχοληθεί το 12ο Διεθνές Επιστημονικό Συνέδριο “Αερομεταφορές: Παρόν και Μέλλον”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Brief News V-Travel Opens New Office on Lefkada by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 by GTP editing team 17 April 2018 V-Travel, a company specializing in educational tourism, has announced the opening of a new office on the island of Lefkada. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Central Bank: Greece 2017 Travel Receipts Up by 10.8% at €14.6bn by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Greek travel receipts came to a total of 14.6 billion euros in 2017, up by 10.8% compared to 2016, according to final data released by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Hoteliers Call on Ryanair to Re-examine Chania Base Termination by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Chania hoteliers are calling on low-cost carrier Ryanair to re-examine its decision to shut down its base at Chania Airport on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Lifts Swimming Ban Along Attica Coast After Oil Spill by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Beaches along the Attica coastline are once again open to the public following a swimming ban due to a massive oil spill near Salamina island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Transport Minister: Athens-Thessaloniki Railway Project Moving Ahead by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Works on the railway aiming to reduce travel time from Athens to Thessaloniki down to three hours are proceeding, according to Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Athens Authentic Marathon 2018 Registration Opens on April 18 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Registration for the Greek capital’s largest running event, the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, will open on Wednesday, April 18. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aqua Vista Hotels Supports Hospitality Initiative to Reinforce Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 by GTP editing team 16 April 2018 Aqua Vista Hotels was the exclusive Hospitality Sponsor of “The Hotel Design Workshop” event, held recently on the Cycladic island of Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail