Announcements in Greek Roadshow: Η Mercedes-Benz Hellas ταξιδεύει σε 4 μεγάλες πόλεις της Ελλάδας by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 by GTP editing team 8 May 2017 Η Mercedes-Benz Hellas ταξιδεύει σε 4 πόλεις της Ελλάδας για να παρουσιάσει τη νέα γενιά λεωφορείων Mercedes-Benz και Setra με κινητήρα Euro VI. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Applauds Emmanuel Macron for French Presidency Win by GTP editing team 7 May 2017 by GTP editing team 7 May 2017 “Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a breath for France and for the whole of Europe,” Greek PM Alexis Tsipras tweeted following France’s election result. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments EU Funds to Boost 2,000 Greek Businesses by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 A total of 420 million euros in funding is intended for some 2,000 Greek SMEs as part of the European Commission’s Investment Plan for Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Accommodation Body SETKE Wary of Sharing Economy by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) is calling on the government to reconsider plans to liberalize short-term tourist rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Study Reveals European Youth Skeptical of EU and Democracy by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 For most young Europeans, the European Union is more of an economic alliance rather than an institution of shared values, while some believe their country should leave the EU, a … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Welcomes US, Canadian Travelers Visa-free by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 US and Canada nationals traveling to Europe will not need a visa due to the “significant progress achieved during the last year”, the European Commission said. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura Presents Greece’s Tourism Policy at WTFL 2017 Forum in Switzerland by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL), a global event held in Lucerne, Switzerland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Converts More Streets into Pedestrian-only Zones by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 Two more streets in the “commercial triangle of Athens” – Agathonos and Karoris – have been pedestrianized, the city’s municipality announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Volotea Adds More Capacity to Athens by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 Volotea, a Spanish short and medium haul airline, announced that it has increased capacity to Athens by 50 percent in comparison to last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Rhodes to Host Int’l Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 The island of Rhodes will host the International Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences that will focus on new technologies and the analysis of environmental systems. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Costa Navarino Holds Educational Program on Messinia’s Nature and History by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 Costa Navarino is currently holding an environmental program on the nature and history of the region of Messinia, addressed to high school and elementary students. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Copa, Turkish Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 by GTP editing team 5 May 2017 Star Alliance members Copa Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement for flights between Europe and Latin America. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism No Ferries in Greece on May 16-17 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 48-hour nationwide strike in all ship categories on May 16-17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Shipowners at the Top with $2.36bn in Investments by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Greek shipowners are in the lead yet again with investments to the tune of 2.36 billion dollars in the first four months of the year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Chinese Carriers Seeking to Offer Direct Beijing-Athens Flights by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Air China and China Eastern Airlines are expected to introduce direct flights to Athens, according to Piraeus Port Authority Managing Director Fu Cheng Qiu. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EC Suggests Gradually Returning to Schengen Border Policies by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway can phase out temporary controls currently in place at their internal Schengen borders over the next six months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Germania Connects Athens to German Cities Bremen and Nuremberg by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Germania has launched seasonal direct flights from the German cities of Bremen and Nuremberg to Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel SWISS to Increase Flight Offer to Greece in Summer 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced plans to increase the frequency of routes from Switzerland to Greece for summer 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events ‘Greek Panorama’ Expo Gets Ready to Open in New York by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Aiming to promote Greece in the U.S. tourism market, the 1st “Greek Panorama” exhibition will take place on May 12-13 at the Grand Central Terminal in New York. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘Sani Gourmet 2017’ to Host Michelin-starred Chefs by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 by GTP editing team 4 May 2017 Michelin-starred chefs and rising stars will participate at the “Sani Gourmet 2017” festival, due to take place in June, at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail