Event News Air France and Porsche Improve Guinness World Record – Video by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 Air France and Porsche recently improved their own Guinness World Record, as a Porsche Cayenne successfully towed an Air France Airbus A380 weighing 285-tonnes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘YES to Sea Tourism Forum’ to Focus on Cruise Travel and Yachting by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 Key issues on cruise travel and yachting will be discussed during the “YES to Sea Tourism Forum” on May 24, during the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΔΕΘ-Helexpo: Στην τελική ευθεία η νέα έκθεση «Greek Travel Show» στην Αθήνα by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 by GTP editing team 10 May 2017 Η Greek Travel Show, που διοργανώνεται 19-21 Μαΐου στην Αθήνα, απευθύνεται στους Έλληνες ταξιδιώτες και είναι η πρώτη ελληνική έκθεση τουριστικής εμπειρίας. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Says Greek Tourism First to Feel the Impact of Brexit by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Brexit is expected to have consequences on the Greek economy, with the most significant losses expected in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Fosun to Tap into Chinese Travel Interest in Greece with New Vacation Deals by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Fosun International is aiming to tap into the estimated 1.5 million Chinese travelers expected to visit Greece, through new vacation packages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Patra Waterway Gets Go-ahead, Seeking Operator by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 The waterway in Patra is now the third to receive approval, paving the way for the launch of an invitation of interest in order to find the contractor who will … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greek Tour Guides Up in Arms Over Ministry Exam Plan by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Greek tour guides are up in arms over an upcoming decision by the tourism ministry to change the examination procedure for new guides, regarding foreign language certification. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Thessaloniki Significantly Rises as a Business Destination by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Thessaloniki, northern Greece registered a significant rise as a conference destination, moving up 65 places, from the 163rd position to the 78th. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tziallas Presents Plan on Greek Islands’ Tourism Development by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Georgios Tziallas presented plans to support tourism on the islands, during the OAEN General Assembly. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kalamaki Beach Hotel ‘Lends’ Premises for Yoga and Pilates Sessions by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 The Kalamaki Beach Hotel in Isthmia, Peloponnese, this year is lending its premises to yoga instructors and their teams to practice yoga and pilates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Turkish Airlines Inaugurates ‘Stopover’ Service in Istanbul by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 by GTP editing team 9 May 2017 Turkish Airlines is offering a “Stopover” service in Istanbul, for transfer passengers departing from Pakistan and having more than 20 hours connecting time, before arriving in the US or Schengen … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece-UAE Ink Maritime Transport Deal by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Greek Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on maritime transport with UAE Minister of State, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Jaber. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Retail Trade Opposed to Sunday Shop Opening by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Greece’s major retail trade players are expressing their opposition to a recent decision by the government to keep shops open on 30 Sundays a year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura, Cousteau Discuss Marine Research Projects in Greece by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau discussed on the promotion of Greece as a leading diving destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Diaspora Greeks to Gain Access to Cheaper Medical Services via New Portal by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 The Greek Health Tourism Confederation is offering Diaspora Greeks from New York and Montreal the option to access medical services in Greece at a friendlier cost via vitabooking.com. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Hold Double Celebration on Europe Day 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 On the occasion of Europe Day on May 9, the Greek Foreign Ministry and the European Commission Representation in Greece will hold a joint event in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Paros Agnanti Resort Upgraded to a Five-star Hotel by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 The Paros Agnanti Resort and Conference Center on the island of Paros and member of Lamway Hotel Management Group, has been upgraded to a five-star hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kyvernitis Travel Supports ‘No Finish Line’ Charity Race by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Kyvernitis Travel supported the “No Finish Line” charity race in Athens that saw the participation of amateur and professional athletes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Divani Palace Acropolis’ ‘Secret’ Restaurant Reveals New Menu by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 The “Acropolis Secret” restaurant, located on the roof garden of the Divani Palace Acropolis, has unveiled its new menu, which is inspired by Greek cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Etihad Welcomes Robin Kamark as CEO of Airline Equity Partners by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Etihad Aviation Group appointed Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer of Airline Equity Partners, a position he will take up in October 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail