Air Travel Beijing Airport Set to Become Leading Aviation Hub by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 Beijing Airport is on its way to become a leading international hub and significantly enhance the future customer experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Mykonos’ Kenshō Hotel Wins at 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 The Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Suites on Mykonos has been named Best “Luxury Architecture Design Hotel in Southern Europe” at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Hotel Design Awards 2017 Feature Best Architects in Greek Hospitality by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 by GTP editing team 21 December 2017 Greece’s best hotels in terms of design, lighting and renovation were honored at the Hotel Design Awards 2017, held during the 100% Hotel Show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats DRV Says More Germans Eyeing Greece Holidays in 2018 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 On the back of increasing sales for travel to Greece, the German Travel Association (DRV) is forecasting the upward trend to continue into 2018. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Wizz Air: New Daily Service from Athens to London Luton in 2018 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air will launch a new route from Athens to London Luton on April 29, 2018, with a daily service. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates EBRD – Greek Real Estate Developer ‘Dimand’ Join Forces to Invest by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and real estate developer Dimand will invest in sustainable property models in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Europe’s High Court Rules Uber a Taxi Firm by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that Uber is a transportation firm and not a digital service, and as such must now comply with EU transportation regulations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino Follows UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 Costa Navarino recently issued its second Sustainability Report for 2016, which is based on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Astypalea’s Kallichoron Hotel Supports Children Through CSR Policy by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 As part of its “Room2Give” CSR initiative, the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on Astypalea sponsored this year’s children’s book reading competition “Vivliodromies”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Electra Hotels Recognized as ‘Treasure of Greek Tourism’ for 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 The Electra Hotels & Resorts group received an accolade for its healthy growth at the “Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” awards. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Launches PCI DSS Certification Tool for IATA Agencies by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 Travelport has made its online PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification referral program available to all IATA agencies. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thomas Cook, Air Transat Agree to Exchange Aircraft Seasonally by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 Thomas Cook Group Airlines and Canada’s Air Transat have signed a seven-year agreement for the exchange of aircraft on a seasonal basis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Opens its ‘Hammam Baths’ by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 by GTP editing team 20 December 2017 After renovation works worth 20 million euros, the Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki is welcoming its guests to its newly established “Hammam Baths”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats World Travel Monitor Urges Solutions for Overtourism by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 Experts who gathered in Pisa, Italy, for the 25th World Travel Monitor Forum agreed that the tourism industry must draw up new strategies to manage overtourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Hotel Investments Set to Go Full Steam Ahead by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 Eight billion euros worth of hotel investments will be materializing in the coming years in Greece, on the back of soaring tourism arrivals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Ministry to Extend Marine Areas Under Natura Protection by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 The Greek environment ministry announced that it would be increasing the total area of designated marine Natura sites from 6 percent to 22 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats CLIA: Higher Demand for Cruise Travel, More Ships in 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 More travelers will be taking to the seas for recreation in 2018 with more ships hitting the waters to meet the demand, according to a report by the Cruise Lines … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Five Greek Islands to Keep Special Tax Status Until June 30, 2018 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 The five Aegean islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece, will maintain their special tax status for another six months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats UNWTO, European Commission Focus on Significance of Tourism Satellite Accounts by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 The UNWTO and European Commission recently addressed the significance of the Tourism Satellite Accounts to measure the economic impact of the sector in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Trivago: Rome, Bansko, Thessaloniki Top New Year Destinations for Greeks by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 by GTP editing team 19 December 2017 Rome, Bansko and Thessaloniki top the preferences of Greek travelers for the New Year holidays, according to data released by trivago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail