Event News 1st Int’l Western Silk Road Workshop in Greece Paves Way for Synergies in Tourism by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Representatives from 33 countries exchanged best practices on how to advance the contribution of tourism to sustainable development goals, during the 1st International Western Silk Road Workshop in Alexandroupolis, northeastern … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Mayor, City Groups Unite to Curb Crime by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Aiming to find ways to tackle inner-city crime, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis met with community groups, academics, police authorities and experts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alitalia: No Changes to Flight Schedule or Operations by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Alitalia reiterates that a staff vote against the company’s turnaround plan has not impacted its current or future flight schedule. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek-Chinese Cooperation to Strengthen Cultural Tourism by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 China’s Assistant Culture Minister Yu Qun informed TIF-Helexpo representatives that all the more Chinese tourists are seeking cultural destinations such as Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Piraeus to Welcome New Built Cruise Ship Majestic Princess by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 The newly built cruise ship Majestic Princess of Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corp, will dock in Piraeus Port on Sunday, April 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Lufthansa Appoints Stefan Kreuzpaintner as EMEA Vice President of Sales by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Lufthansa Group Airlines has appointed Dr. Stefan Kreuzpaintner as Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Spetses’ Locals and Visitors Embrace ‘4th Tweed Run’ by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Cyclists of all ages participated in the Tweed Run, a bicycle spring ride on Spetses, organized for the fourth time by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Mediterranean Yacht Show 2017 Gets Ready to Open in Nafplion by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Nafplion in Greece is getting ready to welcome the 4th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) that will run from April 29 until May 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news 1st ‘Patmos Revelation’ Event to Highlight Sacred Island as Sports Tourism Destination by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 The 1st “Patmos Revelation” will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το νησί της Αμοργού ετοιμάζεται για το Amorgos Trail Challenge! by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Η Αμοργός ετοιμάζεται να φιλοξενήσει τον 1ο ορεινό αγώνα τρεξίματος Amorgos Trail Challenge και να υποδεχτεί αθλητές από όλη την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η Hands Free Academy by Axia – Nelios ανοίγει τις πύλες της στο ξενοδοχειακό κοινό by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 by GTP editing team 27 April 2017 Ο πρώτος κύκλος των Hands Free Seminars για επαγγελματίες και στελέχη του τουρισμού ανοίγει στις 29 Απριλίου στα γραφεία των εταιρειών Axia και Nelios στην Αθήνα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats IOBE Trims Greece’s Growth Forecast Due to Lagging Bailout Progress by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 The Greek economy will grow by up to 1.5 percent in 2017, below January forecasts, as the lingering bailout negotiation process continues to fuel uncertainty. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility Outgoing WTTC President Calls for a Sustainable World by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 Under the motto, “Is it Too Much to Ask?”, the World Travel & Tourism Council launched an awareness campaign, focusing on tourism and sustainable practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Negative Workers’ Vote Leads Alitalia to Bankruptcy Proceedings by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 Alitalia is set to launch bankruptcy proceedings after employees voted against job and salary cuts, which were part of a rescue scheme to salvage the airline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Samos Ancient Wonder Eupalinos Tunnel Reopens to Public by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 The 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel, located at the Pythagoreion archaeological site on the Aegean island of Samos, re-opened to the public following restoration works. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece and China to Officially Inaugurate Cultural Exchange Year by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 The “Greece-China Year of Cultural Exchanges” will be officially inaugurated during a ceremony to be held on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education TEI of Athens and China’s Zhengzhou University to Cooperate in Tourism Studies by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 The Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens will launch a Master’s degree program in hospitality and tourism for Chinese students studying in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News East Med Yacht Show 2017 Aims to Showcase Greece’s Tourism Strength by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 Over 50 craft, including motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans and bareboats will participate in the 16th East Med Yacht Show on May 5 at the Zea Marina in Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Food and Wine Tasting Seminar at Hotel Vigla on Amorgos by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 Hotel Vigla on the island of Amorgos invites F&B professionals and tourism experts to join its food and wine tasting seminar on May 4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards ‘Hypnos Contract Beds’ Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprises by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 by GTP editing team 26 April 2017 Uk’s luxury bed manufacturer Hypnos Contract Beds has been honored for its achievements in international trade at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail