Company updates Emirates to Launch Daily Year-round Athens – New York Flights by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Emirates announced that it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via Athens, starting on March 12. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Athens Nominated for ‘Best European Destination 2017’ by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Athens, Greece, is competing against 20 cities in Europe for the title of “European Best Destination 2017”. Cast your vote! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Trump & Tourism: The Impact on Greece by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Greek tourism experts expect that newly-elected US President Donald Trump’s policies once put in place will have a positive impact on sector figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Major Luxury Hotels to Set Up Shop at Athens’ Omonia Square by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Properties on and around Athens’ central Omonia Square have been slated for renovation or reconstruction in order to re-open as luxury hotels, 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Regional Greek Airport Hand-over to Fraport Stalls by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 The transfer of management of 14 Greek airports to German transport company Fraport has been delayed with a potential due date set for mid-March. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travel Receipts in Greece Drop 6.6% in Jan-Nov 2016 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Travel receipts in Greece dropped 6.6 percent during January-November 2016, compared to the same period a year before, according to the Bank of Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Air France Celebrates First Boeing 787 Flights with Customers by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Air France recently celebrated the first flights of its Boeing 787 through four discovery trips around France and its legendary landmarks. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Piraeus Gallery Shows Shed Light on Refugee Ordeal by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 The trials and tribulations of refugee life take center stage at the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus with the opening of two photography shows on the subject. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το 9ο Διεθνές Κινηματογραφικό Φεστιβάλ Λάρισας/Artfools ξεκινά στις 28 Φεβρουαρίου by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 by GTP editing team 23 January 2017 Στη φιλόξενη πόλη της Λάρισας διοργανώνεται από 28 Φεβρουαρίου έως 5 Μαρτίου 2017 το 9ο Διεθνές Κινηματογραφικό Φεστιβάλ Λάρισας/Artfools. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Social Responsibility UNWTO Begins the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 The UNWTO recently held an event in the El Pardo Palace in Madrid to celebrate the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Mayors Call for Decongestion of Islands from Refugees by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 In view of the tourism season, the mayors of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros have requested the immediate decongestion of the islands from refugees. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Airport Data Reveals Strong German Traveler Interest in Greece by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Data from Traveltainment Market Analytics has placed Greece among the top 10 emerging destinations for German travelers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Car Rental Companies Improve Treatment of Consumers in the EU by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 People across the EU can now rent a car and be treated fairly, no matter where in the EU they rent a car, according to the European Commission. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Among Countries with Most Booking.com 2016 Guest Review Awards by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Over 12,400 accommodation properties in Greece delivered great experiences and were honored with Booking.com’s 2016 Guest Review Award. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Reward Offered for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 The Malaysian government is offering a reward to any private entity able to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people on board. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Princess Cruises Orders Sixth ‘Royal’ Class Vessel by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Princess Cruises has placed an order for its sixth ‘Royal’ class vessel. The 3,560-guest ship, as yet to be named, is expected for delivery in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ermis Hotel at the Heart of Evros by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Some two kilometers from the border, the Evros town of Didymoteicho, northeastern Greece, is home to the Ermis Hotel, offering visitors hospitality, quality and plenty of choice for exploration. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Blogtrotters 2017 to Showcase Greece as Sustainable Travel Destination by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Digital influencer community Blogtrotters has dedicated 2017 to the promotion of Greece’s successful sustainable tourism practices. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to Cheer On Very Own Antetokounmpo at NBA All-Star Game by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 by GTP editing team 20 January 2017 Greece’s very own Giannis Antetokounmpo will join DeMar DeRozan, Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler for their debut as starters in the NBA All-Star 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ Kicks Off by GTP editing team 19 January 2017 by GTP editing team 19 January 2017 The International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development 2017 was officially opened during the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail