Company updates Etihad and Lufthansa Extend Cooperation by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa concluded a $100 million global catering agreement and a MoU to cooperate in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Virgin Atlantic Extends Coverage with Discover the World by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Virgin Atlantic has extended its sales and marketing representation with Discover the World in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek GTP Travel Offers: Ρομαντικές Προσφορές Αγίου Βαλεντίνου by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 by GTP editing team 1 February 2017 Επιλέξτε από τις καλύτερες προτάσεις του GTP Travel offers για να μετατρέψετε τη γιορτή των ερωτευμένων σε μια αξέχαστη εμπειρία! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Positive Signs for Greek Tourism as Pre-bookings Grow by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 Tourists from Germany, Russia and the UK have already made plans to visit Greece this summer pushing the number of pre-bookings into positive territory and offering sector professionals a glimpse … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO, WTTC: Trump’s Immigration Ban Goes Against Freedom of Travel by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 The UNWTO and the WTTC have expressed concern over the recently announced travel ban by the United States of America to nationals of seven countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Cuts Athens Traffic for Winter 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 Ryanair will reduce its Athens traffic by 22 percent this winter, following continued runway delays at Thessaloniki’s airport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Europe Cruise Sector Sets Sights on Asia by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 Europe’s cruise sector is actively reaching out to Asian markets in efforts to maintain its strong hold as the world’s second top cruise destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Syros Accommodation Body Launches Action Plan by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 The association representing accommodation facilities on Syros recently presented a new three-year action plan for 2017 in efforts to boost incoming tourism to the island and strengthen the local economy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates British Airways Launches New Route from London City to Skiathos Island by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 British Airways in June will launch direct flights from London City airport to the Greek island of Skiathos for summer 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM London 2016 Facilitates Record £2.8 Billion in Travel Industry Deals by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 is expected to generate a record £2.8 billion in travel and tourism industry deals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB MICE Day 2017: Best Practices and Implementation Examples from Sector Professionals by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 A number of industry professionals will answer many questions and highlight best practices and actual scenarios at this year’s ITB Berlin’s MICE Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement with Pakistan International Airlines by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement as of February 1 and this way offer passengers easier connections and more flexible alternatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Oman Air: Centipede Bites Passenger, Delays Flight to London by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 by GTP editing team 31 January 2017 Oman Air flight WY 101, scheduled to fly from Muscat to London Heathrow, was delayed on Sunday after a passenger was bitten by a centipede during boarding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Commission: No EU Citizen will Suffer Discrimination from Trump’s Immigration Decree by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 The EU will ensure that none of its citizens suffer discrimination by US President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven mainly-Muslim countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece Expects More American Tourists in 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 Greece is expecting more tourists from the United States this year, following a double-digit increase in American visitors during the 2015-2016 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy UNWTO Applauds 5-day Visa-free Policy by Belarus to Citizens of 80 States by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 The UNWTO supports the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Fly Seasonally to Athens, Greece by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 A new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Etihad Airways will operate seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece, during the summer months. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association Elects New Board by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) recently elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Grand Opening for Renovated ‘GB Corner Gifts & Flavors’ in Athens by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 A large crowd recently lined up to attend the grand opening of the renovated GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Tourism Awards 2017: Last Call for Entries by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 by GTP editing team 30 January 2017 The deadline for entering the fourth edition of Greece’s Tourism Awards is approaching fast! On Friday, February 3, entry submissions will be closed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail