Company updates Emirates Launches New Technology Projects to Improve Traveler Experience by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 Emirates is launching two new projects for travelers at the Dubai Airport, which will streamline the check-in process and immigration checks at departure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Haute Grandeur’ Hotel Awards: Vote for Greece’s Olympia Golden Beach! by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 by GTP editing team 7 July 2017 The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa is a nominee in the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2017, which honor the very best of the global hotel industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Tsipras Aiming for Greece to Welcome Over 30m Tourists by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 During a meeting with the new Board of Directors of SETE, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that the aim this year is for Greece to welcome over 30 million tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Which Greek Tourism Businesses are Eligible for Subsidies by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Investors seeking to launch tourism businesses can benefit from subsidies of up to 200,000 euros, as part of a a new NSRF program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Passenger Traffic at Athens Airport Exceeds 2 Million Mark in June by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) presented a robust rise of 11.1 percent during June and reached 2.18 million. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel E-device Ban on US-Bound Flights Easing Off by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 A US ban prohibiting any electronic devices larger than a smartphone on inbound flights from 10 Middle East and North Africa airports appears to be easing off. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Thessaloniki Promotes WWI Memorial Tourism by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 World War I memorials and sites in Greece have been identified and recorded in efforts to attract tourists, as part of a campaign by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Forbes and Conde Nast Traveller Put Milos in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Forbes and Conde Nast Traveller recently put Milos in the spotlight, referring to the Greek island as a destination one should visit this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
100% Hotel Show 2017 Nominations Open for ‘Hotel Design Awards 2017’ in Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Nominations have opened for Greece’s “Hotel Design Awards 2017” architectural competition that will highlight the role design can play in hotel decoration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News National Geographic Supports Greece’s ‘Cyclades Trail Cup’ Event by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 National Geographic has produced a promotional TV spot to promote the Cyclades Trail Cup sports event and its six races for 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Eugenie Niarchos to Present Latest Jewelry Collection at Belvedere Hotel on Mykonos by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Designer Eugenie Niarchos will present her latest “ELEMENTA” jewelry collection at the VENYX Boutique of the Belvedere hotel on Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates EROSANTORINI: An Unrivalled Bespoke Travel Experience in Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 The EROSANTORINI estate has won over the crowds with its ultimate bespoke hospitality services on Santorini, one of the world’s most spectacular locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Lesvos Getting Ready to Host 2017 Ouzo Fest by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 by GTP editing team 6 July 2017 Lesvos is getting ready to host the Ouzo Fest 2017, an annual event dedicated to the world-renowned anise-flavored Greek spirit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Region Bringing Pedion tou Areos Park Back to Life by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 Attica Region authorities have set aside 1.5 million euros for repairs, maintenance and security of the central Pedion tou Areos Park in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETKE: June Bookings Down for Greece’s Small Accommodation Facilities by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 Small tourism accommodation facilities in Greece recorded a decline in bookings and overnight stays for the month of June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Shops in Greece Depend on Tourism Rise for Good Summer Sales Season by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 Retailers in Greece expect shopping gains during this summer sales season due to the increase in tourism, according to the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel Booking Tips and More by European Consumer Bodies by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 In efforts to ensure the rights of travelers, the European Consumer Centers Network (ECC-Net) looks into the hidden costs of tourism services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Ministry Highlights Importance of Sports Tourism for Greece by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 The importance of sports events in promoting Greek tourism was highlighted by the Secretary General of Tourism Evridiki Kourneta, during the LG AegeanBall Festival on Syros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Alonissos Honored as ‘Greek Destination of Environmental Sustainability’ by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 The island of Alonissos topped the preferences of Nordic tourists as a Greek destination of environmental sustainability in a recent survey by tour operator Apollo Travel Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lesante Blue Resort: First in Ionian to Join ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 by GTP editing team 5 July 2017 The Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort on Zakynthos recently became the first hotel in the Ionian Sea to join the “Leading Hotels of the World” collection. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail