Event News Greece Welcomes Global Tourism Leaders for WTFL Think Tank 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Global leaders in tourism will be in Greece during March 2-3, to attend the 6th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) Think Tank at Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news South Aegean Property Market Booming, Investors Eyeing 5-star Hotels by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Foreign buyers seeking to buy property in Greece are focusing on 3-4 bedroom villas on Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Coastal Ferry Feud on Shipping Ministry Agenda by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 The ongoing battle between coastal ferry companies over the distribution of routes for the summer season ahead was set to top the Greek shipping ministry agenda on Thursday, following press … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Real Estate Attracting Foreign Capital Inflows by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Foreign investors injected the Greek economy with 503 million euros in capital in 2017 for the purchase of property, according to Bank of Greece data, marking an 86.5 percent increase … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events 2nd Messinia Pro-Am Completed Successfully at Costa Navarino by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 The 2nd Messinia Pro-Am at Costa Navarino was completed successfully with a total of 44 teams from 23 countries and 4 continents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Nelios Crowned Best Hotel Digital Marketing Company in Greece by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Nelios walked away with the title of Best Hotel Digital Marketing Company in Greece and five wins overall at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events ITB Berlin 2018 Expands Medical Tourism Segment by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 The fast-growing Medical Tourism segment at the ITB Berlin trade show will relocate this year to a larger hall due to growing demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Minoan Lines Wins ‘Best Greek Coastal Shipping Company’ Title by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 by GTP editing team 1 March 2018 Minoan Lines was announced “Best Greek Coastal Shipping Company” at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Central Bank Head Sees Positive Year Ahead for Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The Greek tourism sector is moving full speed ahead for an even stronger year, said Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras in his 2017 report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Report Profiles Incoming Tourists to Greece in 2015-2016 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The majority of tourists visiting Greece in 2015 and 2016 opted to pre-book their holidays, according to the latest study released by SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ITB Berlin 2018 Special Analysts See Robust Year for Greece, Turkey Ahead of ITB Berlin Expo by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Analysts are seeing positive signs for tourism in Greece and Turkey ahead of the 52nd ITB trade show set to kick off in Berlin on March 7. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos Prepares for Summer 2018 Tourism Season by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The popular Greek island of Mykonos, which is expected to see an increase in arrivals in summer 2018, will be promoted to new upscale markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Infrastructure Key to Attracting Winter Tourism to Crete by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Ways to strengthen tourism flows to Crete in the winter months were the focus of a day event recently organized by the island’s trade associations in Rethymno. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Travelport, ACI Launch Intelligent Payment Fraud Controls for Airline Industry by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Travelport has announced an intelligent fraud control and settlement solution for its airline customers called “Travelport Authorize Plus”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Axia Hospitality Honored for Sales and Reservation Management Services by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Sales and reservation management company Axia Hospitality received five honors at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 for its successful collaborations with hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Crete’s ‘Avra Collection’ Wins Six Accolades at Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 The Avra Collection group, located in Chania on Crete, was honored with six accolades at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το Β2Β Travel Event Thessaloniki έρχεται στις 26-27 Μαρτίου by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 by GTP editing team 28 February 2018 Συναντήσεις με διεθνείς hosted buyers περιλαμβάνει το B2B Travel Event Thessaloniki, που διοργανώνει για 7η συνεχόμενη χρονιά η Respond On Demand. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality STR: Greece Registers Best January Room Rate Since 2009 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 The average daily rate (ADR) of Greek hotels reached its best level for the month of January since 2009, according to STR, a global data benchmarking specialist. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kountoura Sets Goals for Peloponnese Tourism Growth by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura spoke of ways to enhance the tourism product of the Peloponnese and attract travelers all year round during an event in Tripoli. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Thessaloniki Metro Works Unearth Thousands of Ancient Treasures by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 by GTP editing team 27 February 2018 More than 300,000 ancient finds have come to light following works on the Thessaloniki metro including a headless statue of Aphrodite and mosaics. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail