Company updates Azamara Adds Greek Destinations to 2018-19 Cruises of New ‘Pursuit’ Ship by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 Monemvasia, Samos and Spetses are among the destinations announced by Azamara Club Cruises for the 2018-19 sailings of the brand’s newest addition, Azamara Pursuit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates to Receive 100th A380 Aircraft in November by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced that it will receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on November 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Announces 2018 ‘Idyllic Aegean’ Cruise Itinerary by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 Celestyal Cruises has announced the 2018 itinerary of its 7-day “Idyllic Aegean” cruise, which combines calls, shore excursions and longer stays at some of the top destinations in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Athens’ Tourism Megatrends Conference to Host ‘Mama Shelter’ Founder by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 “Mama Shelter” Hotels founder Serge Trigano will participate in the “Tourism Megatrends Conference” in Athens on November 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού στην Ρόδο by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 by GTP editing team 27 October 2017 Αρχιτέκτονες και ξενοδόχοι από όλη την Ελλάδα αγκάλιασαν θερμά το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού στην Ρόδο. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grimaldi Agrees to Sell Hellenic Seaways Shares to Attica Group by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Attica Group reached an agreement with Minoan Lines, owned by Grimaldi Group, to acquire its 48.53 percent stake in Hellenic Seaways. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Public Revenue Authority to Decide on Short-Term Rentals by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue is to decide on a series of details with regard to a December 2016 law regulating short-term rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Astir Palace Project Moves a Step Ahead After Minister’s Approval by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has approved the investment plan and the environmental impact study for the overhaul of Astir Palace in Vouliagmeni. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Thomas Cook Boosts Greece Presence with New Hotels by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 It’s a busy year ahead for British travel company Thomas Cook with ambitious plans to expand its presence in Greece with four new hotels. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Stolen Antiquities Offered for Sale in London by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 The Culture Ministry in Athens will claim two stolen ancient Greek vases of the classical period that were recently offered for sale in London. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Attends ITB Asia 2017 Tourism Expo by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Tourism Minister Meets Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni in Athens by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and singer Carla Bruni during the couple’s visit to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Costa Navarino Cultural Event Connects Tradition and Fashion by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Hand-made fashion creations and traditional costumes were presented during an event titled, “Under the spell of Greek costume”, recently held at Costa Navarino in Messinia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Condé Nast Traveler: 7 Greek Resorts Among Europe’s Top 30 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Seven luxury resorts in Greece are among the 30 top in Europe, according to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Οι ιαματικές πηγές στο portal Τουρισμού Υγείας του ΕΟΠΥΥ by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 by GTP editing team 26 October 2017 Ο Σύνδεσμος Δήμων Ιαματικών Πηγών Ελλάδας ανακοίνωσε ότι εξέλιξε την συνεργασία του με τον ΕΟΠΥΥ στο portal του Τουρισμού Υγείας. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats French, German Travelers Stimulate Greece’s August Tourism Earnings by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 French and German travelers contributed largely to the positive performance of Greek tourism in August 2017, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WWF: Greece Lagging Behind in Environmental Protection by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 Despite being repeatedly fined for poor conduct, Greece continues to lag behind in terms of implementing EU environmental laws, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study: ‘Direct’ Bookings Do Not Cut Costs for Airlines by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 Increasing so-called “direct” bookings does not reduce costs for airlines, according to a new study released by aviation consultancy Infrata. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens City Center Revamp Continues at Agia Eirini Sq by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 Popular Athens hang-out Agia Eirini Square will be revamped as part of the municipality’s “Revitalization of the Athens Commercial Triangle” program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News 5th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Event Draws the Crowds to Messinia by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 by GTP editing team 25 October 2017 Over 2,000 athletes enjoyed perfect weather conditions while taking part in sports activities of the 5th “Navarino Challenge” in Messinia and Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail