Event News China’s ‘Alitrip’ Comes to Athens to do Business with Greek Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 The business opportunities available through China’s online travel platform Alitrip will be presented to Greek tourism professionals during an event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Olympia Golden Beach’ Certified with Travelife Gold Award by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa once again received the Travelife Gold Award for applying and further promoting sustainable development practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Panhellenic Lifeguard School Holds First Aid Seminar at Greek Travel Show by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 The Panhellenic Lifeguard School held a useful first aid seminar on the sidelines of the 1st Greek Travel Show in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aria Hotels Member Katogi Averoff Opens Winery for ‘Open Doors’ Events by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 by GTP editing team 24 May 2017 The Katogi Averoff, a member of Aria Hotels, will be opening its winery to mark the “Open Doors” happening over the weekend of May 27-28. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece is Open for Cruise Industry Business, Minister says by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Greece is prepared to launch a concessions campaign in order to encourage international cruise liners operating in the country to invest in relevant infrastructure projects. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Minister Kountoura Announces New Legal Framework for Tourism by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced the creation of a new legislative framework for tourism set to be completed by autumn. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Q1 Tourism Revenue, Arrivals Not Up to Par by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Greece’s Tourism receipts for the January-March period reached €513.2 million, lower than the same period in 2015, while arrivals dropped by 1.8 percent. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Decries Deadly Manchester Strike, ISIS Claims Responsibility by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Greece has condemned a deadly terrorist attack that took place on the night of Monday, May 22, at the Manchester Arena in the UK. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘YES to Sea Tourism Forum’ Opens in Athens on Wednesday by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 The YES to Sea Tourism Forum will feature renowned speakers who will address key issues on cruise travel and yachting on Wednesday, May 24, in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Strikes in Greece Prompt UK Travel Advisory by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office recently issued a travel advisory alerting British tourists about strike action in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Let’s Do Breakfast or Lunch at ‘Thessbrunch’ in Thessaloniki by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 The “Thessbrunch” initiative will be carried out by members of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, serving brunch over the weekends. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aegean Posts High Passenger Traffic but Low Financial Performance in Q1 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 During Q1 2017, Aegean saw its passenger traffic increase by 5 percent but recorded net losses after tax at €35.8m from €21.5m in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates NJV Athens Plaza Successfully Embraces ‘We do local’ Initiative by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 NJV Athens Plaza received the “We do local” certification, after successfully adopting the initiative’s proposed standards to better promote local hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Apollon Offers ‘Mythical Flavors’ by the Sea by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 The newly refurbished “Mythos by Divani” restaurant of the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Vouliagmeni, is inviting its guests to dine in luxury. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair to Sell Air Europa Long Haul Flights by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Ryanair announced a new flight partnership with Air Europa, which allows its customers to book the Spanish Airline’s long haul flights on its website. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Αεροπορική Ιατρική και drones στο επίκεντρο του 11ου συνεδρίου “Αερομεταφορές – Παρόν και Μέλλον” by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Το 11ο Συνέδριο “Αερομεταφορές Παρόν και Μέλλον” επικεντρώθηκε στην αεροπορική ιατρική στην Πολιτική Αεροπορία και στα drones. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Les Roches Offers Hospitality a Postgraduate Diploma in Switzerland and Spain by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 by GTP editing team 23 May 2017 Les Roches is now accepting applicants for its Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management offered in both Switzerland and Spain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Cosco Bets on Piraeus Home Porting Potential by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 A total investment of 330 million euros will go into transforming Piraeus into a Mediterranean home porting hub, Cosco Hong Kong Group said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TUI: Greece to See Leap in Arrivals from Germany in 2017 by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 Greece is expected to see a record number of tourists from Germany in summer 2017 as bookings are already up 23 percent compared to the year before. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greek Government Seeks to Upgrade 23 Airports via PPPs by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 by GTP editing team 22 May 2017 The Greek government aims to prompt public-private partnerships (PPPs) towards the upgrade and modernization of 23 regional airports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail