Company updates Air Transat Unveils First 30th Anniversary Aircraft by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Air Transat has unveiled the first of its 30th anniversary aircraft displaying the anniversary logo that highlights the company’s 30-year history and the Transat group’s star emblem. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Qatar Airways Launches Daily Flights to Auckland, New Zealand by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Qatar Airways has launched flights to Auckland, giving passengers from New Zealand the opportunity to travel to over 150 destinations on its global network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Τσικνοπέμπτη στην Αθήνα by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 by GTP editing team 15 February 2017 Την Τσικνοπέμπτη, 16 Φεβρουαρίου, ο δήμος Αθηναίων και ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας περιμένουν τους Αθηναίους να γιορτάσουν με μουσική και τραγούδι. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Airports Report 9% Rise in Passenger Traffic in January by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 Airports in Greece saw a significant rise in passenger traffic in January 2017, handling 1.92 million passengers travelling through their gates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism EU Prepares to Change Ship Passenger Registration Process by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 A European Parliament Committee for Transport and Tourism on February 27 will explore ways to modernize the legislation on the registration of persons traveling within the EU. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators FedHATTA Prompts Greece, Israel, Cyprus Tourism Pact by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 In its ongoing efforts to promote Greece’s tourism potential to newer markets, FEDHATTA has announced the establishment of a three-country entity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Mayors of Athens, Lesvos Shine on World 2016 Top 10 List by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 Giorgos Kaminis (Athens) and Spiros Galinos (Lesvos) are among the 10 most outstanding mayors in the world, according to the World Mayor 2016 competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece says ‘No’ to Gucci Fashion Show at Acropolis by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has rejected Gucci’s request to host a fashion show at the Acropolis this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GB Roof Garden and Tudor Hall Win at 2017 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 The GB Roof Garden and Tudor Hall restaurants in Athens proudly received accolades at the 2017 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards glitzy ceremony held recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Fresh Hotel First to Go Bike-Friendly in Athens by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 Fresh Hotel is the first Athens hotel to receive a special sticker indicating that it welcomes bicycle lovers and certifying that it has the facilities to accommodate their needs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Eurowings Adds New Greek Destinations to Summer 2017 Schedule by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 by GTP editing team 14 February 2017 Eurowings, a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch flights this summer to the Greek destinations of Lesvos, Samos, Mykonos, Karpathos and Santorini. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Commission: Greek Economy Showing Signs of Sustained Recovery by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 The Greek economy is showing signs of sustained recovery, according to the European Commission’s Winter 2017 Economic Forecast for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes 5-star Hotel Boom by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Greece’s hospitality industry is seeing all the more 5-star hotels at major destinations across the country, offering visitors high quality services and at the same time attracting higher income travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Yiannis Retsos to Run for SETE Presidency by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Yiannis Retsos, president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, will run in the upcoming elections for the presidency of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Gucci Wants to Host Fashion Show at the Acropolis by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Luxury fashion brand Gucci is asking Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) for permission to host a fashion show at the Acropolis in Athens in June. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mitsis Hotels Announces Sofitel Athens Upgrade, Expansion to Mykonos by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel is set to undergo extensive modernization works in the upcoming period, Mitsis Hotels & Resorts announced recently. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News MITT: Russia’s Best-attended Travel Show Returns in March by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Some 28,000 travel professionals and 1,600 exhibitors are expected at this year’s Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT in Russia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TourHotel’s Arion Athens Unveils New Meeting Space by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 The Arion Athens, a modern boutique hotel, recently unveiled a new multi-functional space to host meetings, events and conferences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Spyrou Philoxenia Grows Pelion Portfolio With Addition of ‘Iris Guesthouse’ by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Spyrou Philoxenia, a hotel management company in Greece, recently announced the addition of the Iris Guesthouse to its management portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates Opens Access to Premium Lounges at Dubai Airport by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 by GTP editing team 13 February 2017 Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail