Event News Get the Feel and Smell of Spring at the 63rd Kifissia Flower Show by GTP editing team 24 April 2017 by GTP editing team 24 April 2017 The 63rd Kifissia Flower Show will feature more than 2,000 flowers, spices and herbs in the central park of Kifissia, northern Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Aims to Attract More American Tourists by GTP editing team 22 April 2017 by GTP editing team 22 April 2017 Greece is aiming to attract a steadily growing number of American visitors, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments TAIPED Seeking Financial Advisors for Sale of 30% Stake in Athens Airport by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 Greek state privatization fund TAIPED is seeking for financial advisors to provide advisory services for the sale of its 30 percent stake in Athens Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news North Aegean Region Lays Out Tourism Promo Plan by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 The North Aegean Region has presented plans for a far-reaching promotional campaign with the aim to showcase the tourism offerings of its islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture EU, Regional Funds to Go Towards Further Amphipolis Site Works by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 A total of 2.5 million euros has been allocated for excavation and restoration works at the ancient Amphipolis site in northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Condemns Deadly Paris Attack by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 “Democracy cannot be intimidated,” the Greek foreign ministry said in a message to the French people condemning the terror attack on Thursday, April 20. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Creta Maris Beach Resort Officially Opens for 2017 Tourism Season by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 The Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, recently had its traditional blessing and officially opened its doors and welcomed its guests for the 2017 tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Celestyal Welcomes First Group of Chinese Tourists to Cruise the Aegean by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 Celestyal Cruises recently welcomed the first group of 250 tourists from the People’s Republic of China on board the “Celestyal Olympia” ship to sail the Aegean. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Thessaloniki Museum Body ‘MOMus’ Takes First Steps by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 MOMus, the new Thessaloniki Museum Body, will function as an umbrella organization that will feature unique collections, diverse art series and photo exhibits of Greek and international artists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Wyndham Grand Athens Named ‘Social Media Champion’ by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 The five-star hotel Wyndham Grand Athens was honored as a “Social Media Champion” for its high engagement and increasing number of followers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Alitalia to Launch First Ever Direct Flights to the Maldives by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 by GTP editing team 21 April 2017 Alitalia will launch its first ever scheduled direct flights between Italy and the Maldives on October 31 to meet the increasing demand of the winter season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news City of Athens, AEGEAN Focus on Supporting Tourism in Greek Capital by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 The City of Athens and AEGEAN have launched joint initiatives to support the Greek capital as a year round destination, as arrivals continue to rise. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Three Months for Greek Tourism Businesses to Install POS Devices by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 Hotels, travel agencies and car hire businesses across Greece, have three months time to install POS (point-of-sale) devices enabling customers to pay by credit card or face penalties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats HACT: Greece to See Rise in Visitors, Tourism Revenue from the U.S. by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 The Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism expects Greece to see a rise in visitor numbers and tourism revenue from the United States this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Theresa May Manifesto to Jeopardize EU Nationals’ Free UK Travel by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 Seeking a stronger mandate to negotiate Britain’s departure from the European Union, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced snap elections for June 8. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates New Era Begins for Historic Hilton Athens by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 The historic Hilton Athens is moving into a new era which may include the change of name as well as the creation of condos and shops on the premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cosco-Skyserv Sea-Air Handling Platform to Facilitate Cargo Transport by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 Cosco Shipping Lines and ground handling services provider Skyserv will launch a platform that will facilitate transport of incoming cargo via Athens International Airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Sani Dunes’ in Halkidiki to Offer Premium Tour Experience in a Volvo S90 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 Halkidiki’s Sani Resort and Volvo will offer visitors a unique and premium experience while riding in a Volvo S90 during their stay at the new Sani Dunes that will open … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Makedonia Palace Welcomes Eva Saringala as New Director of Sales by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 The historic Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, recently appointed Eva Sariggala as its new Director of Sales. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Grab Your Bike & Join the 24th Athens Bicycle Round! by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 by GTP editing team 20 April 2017 The 24th Athens Bicycle Round will take place on May 7 at central Syntagma Square with the participation of Athenians and visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail