Announcements in Greek 2ο Συνέδριο Hotel Tech: Το μέλλον του τουρισμού είναι το Smart Hotel by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 by GTP editing team 14 February 2018 Το 2ο Συνέδριο Hotel Tech πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Αθήνα με βλέμμα προς το μέλλον του τουρισμού και κεντρικό πυρήνα το Smart Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel HCAA: Int’l Arrivals at Greek Airports Show ‘Significant’ Rise in January 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 International arrivals at Greek airports in January reached 505,172, up by 9.7 percent, compared to the same month in 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lesvos in Drive to Restore Reputation Ahead of Summer 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 The Molyvos Tourism Association recently launched its campaign “Lesvos: After All, It’s Still the Aegean!”, which aims to promote the island’s tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI: 2017 Record Year for European Airports by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 Marking the fastest passenger traffic growth in 13 years, 2017 was a record-breaking year for European airports, according to ACI Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Expects More Tourists from Israel in 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 Greece is expecting a higher number of Israeli tourists in 2018, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Shoreline Use Law Revision Paves Way for On-the-Spot Checks by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 The Greek Economy Ministry is putting the finishing touches on a revised shoreline use law, paving the way for on-the-spot inspections. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Posidonia 2018 Shipping Trade Event Gearing Up by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 More than 1,850 companies are set to showcase their products and services during the Posidonia 2018 shipping exhibition to be held on June 4-8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Group’s Positive Q1 Results Set Pace for 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 TUI Group has announced a good start to financial year 2018 with bookings for Greece, Turkey and Cyprus paving the way for a strong summer ahead. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Amadeus Renews Distribution Agreement with BCD Travel by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 Travel technology platform Amadeus has announced the renewal of a multi-year global distribution agreement with BCD Travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Air France to Launch Direct Flights Between Paris and Taipei, Taiwan by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 Air France will launch a three-weekly direct service connecting Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei, starting in April 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Thessbrunch’ Sends its ‘Koulouri’… to Space! by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 The popular koulouri, featured in the “Thessbrunch” initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, was recently sent to Earth’s stratosphere. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Le Figaro Highlights Greece as Four-season Destination by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 French newspaper Le Figaro recently featured Greece as a four-season destination and also highlighted the country’s tourism sector as “fast growing” for the Greek economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η SWOT διοργανώνει το 2o Forum Boutique Hotels & Villas στην Αθήνα by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 by GTP editing team 13 February 2018 H SWOT διοργανώνει για δεύτερη συνεχή χρονιά το Boutique Hotels & Villas Forum το οποίο θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Δευτέρα, 19 Μαρτίου στην Αθήνα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality ITEP Study: Greek Hotels See Growth but Lag in Profits by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Seasonality, failure to upgrade, and tourism concentrated in certain destinations have taken a toll on Greek hotels, according to an ITEP report. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Liquidity, Return of Rival Markets Break Greek Tourism Spell by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Limited access to cash on top of recovering rival markets are taking a bite out of Greece’s tourism sector in terms of arrivals and revenue, according to market experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Regional Airport Works Underway, Ios Island Awaits Study Findings by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 While upgrades are underway at Greek airports, a pre-survey for the construction of an airport on the island of Ios has been submitted to regional authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2018 Year in Review - GTP Greece Sets Legal Framework for Thalassotherapy Centers by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 The technical and operational specifications for the development of thalassotherapy centers in Greece have been announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Qatar Airways to Launch Direct Flights from Doha to Mykonos, Greece by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Qatar Airways has announced that it will launch direct flights from Doha to the island of Mykonos in Greece starting May 30, 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ionian Islands Ferry Link to Begin May 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 The Ionian Islands in Greece, for the first time, will be connected through a ferry service that will begin on May 1, 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Mayor Honored for Supporting “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 by GTP editing team 12 February 2018 Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis was honored for contributing to the establishment of “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” as a leading international sports event. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
