Event News Corfu to Host Major Marketing Conference in April by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 Corfu this April will host the 4th Symposium on Managing & Marketing Places, under the theme “Place Making from Various Gazes”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement with Air Namibia by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 Turkish Airlines and Air Namibia recently signed a codeshare agreement that will be effective as of March 1 and cover routes between Turkey and Namibia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Η Αθήνα σε ρυθμούς καρναβαλιού το Σαββατοκύριακο by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 by GTP editing team 17 February 2017 Σε ρυθμούς καρναβαλιού κινείται το Σαββατοκύριακο 18 και 19 Φεβρουαρίου η Αθήνα με πλείστες εκδηλώσεις για μικρούς και μεγάλους, σε κεντρικές πλατείες και πολιτιστικά κέντρα. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ionian Islands: New Flights Announced for Summer 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 A number of new flights from abroad to the Ionian Islands, which include favorites Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, were announced for this summer by the Region of the Ionian Islands … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments EIB – Pancretan Bank Deal to Back Greek SMEs, Boost Employment by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 In efforts to facilitate business lending to Greek SMEs and midcaps and bolster youth employment, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a 50 million euro loan with Pancretan Cooperative Bank. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Russia Visa Application Centres Expand Across Europe Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 As Russia gears up to welcome visitors for FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and World Cup 2018, Russia Visa Application Centres have opened in 14 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Costa Navarino 2017 Season Opening Date: February 19 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, is looking ahead to an exciting season, beginning on February 19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Top US-Greece Networking Event to Promote Tourism Announced by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 The US-Greek 6th Ultimate Tourism Business Networking Event has been scheduled for the end of 2017, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Glion Institute, Les Roches Alumni Meet in Athens to Discuss Hospitality by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 Greek graduates from the Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education recently met up at an alumni event held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Creta Maris Wins 2016 Award of Excellence by Booking.com by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently received the 2016 Award of Excellence from Booking.com with a review score of 9.1 out of 10. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Yalos Tours Takes Tastes of Greece to FestiVITAS Expo by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 All the more Alsatian travelers are keen on visiting Greek destinations, Yalos Tours said after participating in the FestiVITAS exhibition in France. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Sympossio Greek Gourmet Tours Europe with Aegean Island Treats by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 The 8th Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring project is set to treat over 700 tourism sector professionals in more than 15 countries to Aegean island cuisine. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Registration Open for WTM Events in Latin America, Africa and Middle East by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 by GTP editing team 16 February 2017 Three leading travel industry exhibitions in the World Travel Market event portfolio are expected to set new records for visitor numbers and trade deals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Domestic Tourism, Balkan Travelers Give Thessaloniki Hotels Big Boost by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Overnight stays at Thessaloniki hotels increased by 5.56 percent in 2016, according to data released by the city’s hotels association. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Fraport Greece Holds Info Event Ahead of March 15 Airport Takeover by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Fraport Greece is ready to take over management of 14 regional airports on March 15 and held a day event recently in order to present its ambitious plans. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy WTTC Warns Trump Over Travel Ban: ‘Keep Tourism Out of Politics’ by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 The WTTC warns the US that strict visa policies and inward-looking sentiment will lead to economic stagnation in the travel and tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Culture, Gastronomy Central in Attica Region’s New Tourism Promo Plan by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Culture and gastronomy will play a central role in promoting Attica as a leading tourism destination, according to the regional authority’s strategic plan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Gastronomy Guide Marks 1st Anniversary by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 The Greek Gastronomy Guide (GGG) celebrated its first birthday on Monday at the Athinais cultural center with ideas, plans and incredible edibles. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Electra Metropolis Welcomes Irene Zambelaki as New Hotel Operations Manager by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Electra Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Irene Zambelaki as Hotel Operations Manager of the Electra Metropolis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Attica Group Wins Gold Award for Eurail and Interrail Greek Islands Pass Products by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Attica Group shined at the Transport & Logistics Awards 2017 for creating the Eurail and Interrail Greek Islands Pass products, which combine train and ferry transportation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail