Company updates Morantis Group Launches ‘Upselling Hotel’ Service to Boost Restaurant and Spa Sales by GTP editing team 23 February 2017 by GTP editing team 23 February 2017 The Morantis Group has launched Upselling Hotel, a brand new service that promises to cover the most demanding needs of the contemporary hoteliers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards TripAdvisor Travellers Place Greek Beaches in Spotlight for 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Traveler reviews and ratings for 343 beaches on TripAdvisor have brought five Greek beaches in the spotlight for 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece and Saudi Arabia Talk Tourism by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece as a popular destination for Saudi Arabian tourists, during her recent visit to Riyadh. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Makes Debut at OTM 2017, India’s Largest Travel Trade Show by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Greece is making its debut at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2017, India’s biggest travel trade show that is held every year in Mumbai. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Spain Launches New Stamps Dedicated to Tourism by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Two new Spanish stamps, commemorating the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 (IY2017), were recently presented in Madrid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mouzenidis Travel to Send Thousands of Russian Tourists to Greece in 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 More than 30,000 Russians have already booked trips to Greece for the 2017 summer season through tour operator Mouzenidis Travel. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Delphi Economic Forum II to Focus on Sustainability & Growth by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 The Delphi Economic Forum II brings academics and scientists to share their “Outlook for Greece and the Region Vision 2020-2030” on March 2-5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news CNN ‘Visits’ Meteora in Greece by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 The arresting sandstone cliffs of Meteora in central Greece and the nestled monasteries featured recently on CNN. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Sabre First to Bring FlightGlobal’s Real-time Flight Data to Travel Agents by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Sabre will introduce live data feeds from FlightGlobal in its GDS and travel booking platforms, so agents will have access to flight changes and schedules. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Airways Delivers Sustained Growth in 2016 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016 and carried 18.5 million passengers during the year, up six percent on 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Patra Carnival Comes to Electrifying Close with Disco Kings Boney M by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 It’s disco all night long this year for the Patra carnival which comes to a close on February 26 with none other than disco group extraordinaire Boney M. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Παράταση και τροποποίηση του ΗΑΣ των τουριστικών λεωφορείων by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 by GTP editing team 22 February 2017 Η ΓΕΠΟΕΤ καλεί τους ιδιοκτήτες τουριστικών λεωφορείων να προσέλθουν άμεσα στην Ομοσπονδία για την προμήθεια του Ηλεκτρονικά Αναγνώσιμου Σήματος έως 17/6/17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Tourism Revenue Down by 6.4% in 2016 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 Revenue from Greece’s travel receipts dropped by 6.4 percent in 2016 despite a 5.1 percent increase in arrivals, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Athens: 24-hour Strikes Announced by Public Transport Workers by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 Employees of the Athens metro, ISAP railway and tram will be holding 24-hour strikes on Thursday, February 23; Wednesday, March 1; and Friday, March 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News SNFCC Invites Public to Handover Festivities by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will be handed over to the Greek government on Thursday, February 23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek-Turkish Chamber Seeks to Strengthen Business Ties with the US by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 The Greek-Turkish Chamber of Commerce will hold a conference in NY on April 8, in an aim to boost business relations between Greece, Turkey and the US. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Epirus Region Aims to Attract More Domestic, Int’l Tourists by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 The Region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, is intensifying its promotional efforts to attract more domestic and international tourists and extend the season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros Busy Preparing for 2nd TRIMORE Triathlon, Register Now by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 Syros is moving full speed ahead with preparations for its 2nd TRIMORE Triathlon on June 15-18 and invites sports buffs to register now! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Kefalonia Showcases Greek Breakfast Menu at HORECA 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 Kefalonia presented its Greek Breakfast menu during this year’s HORECA exhibition, which attracted some 125,000 professionals earlier this month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alitalia to Increase Rome-Mexico City Flights by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 by GTP editing team 21 February 2017 Alitalia recently announced additional weekly flights on its Rome-Mexico City route, with a new daily service starting on July 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail