Destinations news Pelion Goes Viral Via Greek Travel Bloggers Fam Trip Arranged by Spyrou Philoxenia by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 Images and stories from Pelion went viral following a fam trip for Greek travel bloggers organized by hotel management company Spyrou Philoxenia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Manessis Travel Brings Smiles to the Faces of Children from ‘Ark of the World’ by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 Manessis Travel made many children smile during the company’s recent Greek New Year’s cake (Vasilopita) cutting ceremony at the “Ark of the World” premises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa Unveils New A350-900 Aircraft by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 by GTP editing team 3 February 2017 Lufthansa recently unveiled its new A350-900 aircraft to the public at a special ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar in Munich. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Economy Suffers, Business Creation Down by 50% by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Tourism aside, Greece is still unable to restore its ailing economy to health, according to a 50% drop in the number of new companies established in 2016. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE-BoG: Tourism can Help Greece Meet its Fiscal Targets by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Pre-bookings for the 2017 tourism season reveal a “dynamic” demand for Greece, a fact that can help the country achieve its fiscal targets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Citizens Unaffected by Trump Muslim Travel Ban, IATA Calls for ‘Clarity’ by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban nationals from seven countries – Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Somalia – for 90 days from traveling to the United States, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Minister Kountoura Promotes Greece in Chicago by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently met with tour operators and travel agents in Chicago to attract more American tourists to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation E-Ticket Test Run Now on Athens Public Transport by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Commuters in Athens will be able to use e-tickets or smart cards when traveling on public transport, according to Athens Urban Transport Organisation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Avis Greece Up for Sale, Set to Break All Records in 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Avis Greece celebrated its positive performance in 2016 at a special event in central Athens this week, amid media reports of the company’s imminent sale. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Messinia Pro Am 2017 Schedule Announced, Int’l Golf Stars Get Ready to Shine by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 The final countdown for the 1st international golf tournament Messinia Pro Am, to take place in Costa Navarino, has begun! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air France Announces New Routes from Athens to Nice, Toulouse and Marseille by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Air France has announced that it will launch new routes from Athens to French regional airports Nice, Toulouse and Marseille from July 24 to September 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Navarino Icons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Named ‘EVOO of the Year 2016’ by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Navarino Icons, a gourmet food line of Greek products by Costa Navarino, topped a list of the best and most awarded extra virgin olive oil brands worldwide. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Conakry, Adds 120th Country to Network by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 by GTP editing team 2 February 2017 Turkish Airlines recently launched its 51st African route with a two times-weekly service to Conakry, the capital city of Republic of Guinea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Hotel Market Expects Increase in Occupancy, Room Rates in 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Greek hoteliers are optimistic for 2017 with a majority expecting increases in occupancy levels and room rates compared to last year, GBR Consulting says. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Shipping Ministry Meet to Discuss Intermodal Transport for Remote Greek Islands by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 The Greek Shipping Ministry will explore ways to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland with the introduction of combined transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy No More Roaming Charges in the EU as of June 15 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 As the last step towards the end of roaming charges in the EU by June 15, negotiators agreed on how to regulate wholesale roaming markets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Bulgarian Travelers Seek Action in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Tourists from neighboring Bulgaria are increasing in numbers in the Eastern Macedonia & Thrace Region, according to data provided by local tour operators. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Hellenic Chamber of Hotels: Topics of 6th General Assembly by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has announced the topics to be discussed at its 6th General Assembly on February 10 during the HORECA 2017 exhibition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Halkidiki’s Revamped Sani Club Ready for Summer Action by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Sani Club, a member of the Sani Group in Halkidiki, is back for the summer, fresh after extensive renovations to its 25 suites and 36 junior suites. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Emirates Announces Special Fares for Athens-New York Route by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Emirates is celebrating its new and highly anticipated year round daily flight from Athens to New York with special fares. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail