Event News ‘Athens Culture Symposium 2017’ to Focus on Tourism and Investments by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce on November 13 will hold the 2nd Athens Culture Symposium 2017, which will focus on investments and tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Sabre: Europeans Spend Longer Searching for Flights than Flying by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 Today’s travelers spend an average of 3.5 hours finding the perfect flight – often longer than the flight itself – according to a consumer poll conducted by Sabre Corporation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ryanair Recruiter Crewlink to Host Open Days in Greece for Cabin Crew by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 Ryanair’s official recruitment and training partner, Crewlink, will hold open days in Greece for a number of cabin crew positions on board the airline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: Theodosis Venetis, Executive Chef at Electra Metropolis in Athens by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Theodosis Venetis, the Executive Chef and driving force behind one of the newest gourmet restaurants in Athens, the Metropolis Roof Garden. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2017 Η ξενοδοχειακή Γαστρονομία στο επίκεντρο του 100% Hotel Show 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 by GTP editing team 3 November 2017 Μάθετε περισσότερα για το ρόλο της γαστρονομίας στις συνολικές πωλήσεις του ξενοδοχείου και πάρτε ιδέες για το πρωινό, το bar, και το welcome treat! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Dolphin Capital Inks Deal with Kerzner for Kea Island Luxury Tourism Project by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Dolphin Capital has entered into an agreement with Kerzner for the development of a luxury tourism project on Kea in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Reforms vs Taxes: Doing Business in Greece Still an Uphill Battle by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Less red tape and reforms aside, business owners in Greece still have to hand over more than half of their earnings to the state. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura to Discuss ‘Overtourism’ at 2017 UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will discuss the challenges of “overtourism” at the UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates FS Italiane: Speed Train on Athens-Thessaloniki Route in January 2018 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, owner of Greece’s train operator Trainose, in January is aiming to launch a new passenger speed train to run the Athens-Thessaloniki route. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fraport Greece: New Terminal Building Planned for Lesvos Airport by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Fraport Greece will invest in a new, modern terminal building at the ‘Odysseas Elytis’ airport in Mytilini, on the island of Lesvos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ban on Wedding Ceremonies in Lindos Sparks Tourism Pros Reaction by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Rhodes tourism professionals are upset over a decision to ban civil ceremonies at the Monastery of Agios Pavlos in Lindos due to a cheeky wedding photo of British newlyweds. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sky Express Launches Athens-Kos Daily Flights by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Greek airline Sky Express has kicked off a new daily flight from Athens to the island of Kos, part of the Dodecanese island chain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news London 1st Stop for Athens Roadshow’s MICE Tourism Promo by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 London was the first stop in a series of actions within the “Athens Roadshow” program aiming to promote the Greek capital, its tourism offerings and conference capacity to a wider … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Powers Int’l Expansion of Turkey’s IATI Travel by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Travelport is the preferred technology partner of IATI Travel, a Turkish online travel platform, following the signing of a multi-year agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2017 100% Hotel Show: Advanced Topics at Hotelier Workshops 2017 – Schedule by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 The 100% Hotel Show’s “Hotelier Workshops” this year will present many advanced topics, aiming to offer essential knowledge to Greek hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek SWOT: Με περισσότερες από 1.500 B2B συναντήσεις ολοκληρώθηκε το 5ο BTPF by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 by GTP editing team 2 November 2017 Με μεγάλη επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκε την 1η Νοεμβρίου 2017, το 5ο Business Travel Professionals Forum που διοργανώθηκε από τη SWOT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Tour Operators Dominate Int’l Brand Landscape in Greek Hotel Market by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 Tour operators TUI and Thomas Cook have enlarged their dominance in the Greek hotel market, according to data released by GBR Consulting. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΠΟΞ: Τα αποτελέσματα από τις εκλογές για το νεο ΔΣ by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 Στην εκλογή νέων μελών του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου προχώρησε η Ετήσια Γενική Συνέλευση της Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Ξενοδόχων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Trump Calls for Harsher Measures After Deadly NY Truck Attack by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 US President Donald Trump has responded with a call for increased security after a terror attack in Lower Manhattan on October 31. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Rhodes Study Explores Tourism Trends, 1 in 3 Have Not Visited Medieval City by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 by GTP editing team 1 November 2017 The majority of travelers to Rhodes come primarily for the sea and sun, while one in three has not visited the landmark Medieval city, a study by the Rhodes Association … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail