Brief News Makedonia Palace Introduces Special Sunday Buffet to Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 11 October 2017 by GTP editing team 11 October 2017 Makedonia Palace, the historical five-star hotel of Thessaloniki, following its full renovation, is presenting a special Sunday Buffet. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Travel Balance Up 8.5% in January-June by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Greece’s balance of travel services in January-June 2017 posted a surplus of 3,147 million euros, 8.5 percent more compared to the same period in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Boat Ban to Top Turkish Transport Minister’s Agenda in Athens by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Turkey’s Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan will arrive in Athens to discuss the decision to ban all Turkish-flagged yachts from travelling to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura: Greece a Bridge for Cooperation Between East and West via Tourism by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Greece’s role as the link between East and West was the focus of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s address during the EU-Eurasia-China Business summit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US-Turkey Ties in Jeopardy Amid Diplomatic Spat, Tourism on Hold by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 The United States and Turkey are playing power games as both countries have suspended visa services, amid a volatile period in view of growing terrorism threats. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SETE’s 16th Conference to Explore Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Development by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Under the title “Greek Tourism: The Perfect Balancing Act”, the 16th conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will take place on October 16-17 in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Getting to WTM London 2017 – Transport Update by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Delegates to World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017 are advised that Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station Custom House for access to enter ExCeL is closed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events NOSTOS Forum 2017 to Focus on Alternative Tourism, Sustainability by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Aiming to inform, educate and encourage the exchange of ideas, the NOSTOS Forum 2017 will take place on October 13 in the town of Nafpaktos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Revamped Golden Age Hotel Welcomes Business, Leisure Guests to Athens by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 The Golden Age Hotel in Athens recently proceeded with extensive renovation works in its rooms and public areas and is ready to meet the expectations of its guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News South Aegean Region to Host ‘European Young Chef Award’ Contest in 2019 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 The South Aegean Region will be hosting the “European Young Chef Award” competition in 2019, within the framework of its “European Region of Gastronomy” title. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News GACS 2017: Aviation Professionals to Gather in Athens for ICAO’s Second Symposium by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Aviation professionals will gather in Athens, during October 11-13, to exchange views and discuss challenges related to their fields at the Second Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS 2). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards World Food Travel Association: Applications Open for 2018 FoodTrekking Awards by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Applications are now open for the World Food Travel Association’s 2018 FoodTrekking Awards, benchmarking excellence in food and beverage tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ανακήρυξη Υποψηφιοτήτων για τις Εκλογές του νέου ΔΣ της ΠΟΞ by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 by GTP editing team 10 October 2017 Ανακήρυξη υποψηφιοτήτων για τις εκλογές του νέου Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της ΠΟΞ, που θα πραγματοποιηθούν την 1η Νοεμβρίου 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hotel Sector Sees Growth, Athens’ Five-stars in the Lead by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 Financial indicators are pointing to growth in the Greek hotel sector with Athens hospitality units gaining some lost ground. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats More Overnight Stays in Jan-Aug 2017 for Thessaloniki Hotels by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 Hotels in Thessaloniki reported more overnight stays in the first eight months of the year, up by 4.26 percent, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates AEGEAN Adds 11 New Destinations, 18 Routes to 2018 Schedule by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 Greek carrier AEGEAN’s flight network for 2018 will include 18 new routes, corresponding to 11 new destinations from the Athens base. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates German Operator Alltours Places Greece High on its 2018 Agenda by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 German tour operator Alltours has placed Greece high on its 2018 agenda, increasing the number of hotels and new destinations on offer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chania Tourism Pros Call for Crisis Management Plan in Time of Disruptions by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 Tourism professionals in Chania, Crete, are calling for a crisis management plan to take effect when incidents impacting tourism occur. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news US Director Steven Bernstein to Head Free Filmmaking Course on Syros by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 US screenwriter and director Steven Bernstein will head a free filmmaking course on Syros, for Greek cinematographers, between October 22 and 27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Travel Agents Meet Ellinair at Athens Event by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 by GTP editing team 9 October 2017 More than 100 representatives of major tourism enterprises attended an event in Athens held by Ellinair to present its products and services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail