Company updates Celestyal Cruises Adds Samos to its 2017 ‘Iconic Aegean’ Itineraries by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of the Greek island of Samos to its 3- and 4-day “Iconic Aegean” itineraries from March 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culinary Greek Gastronomy Guide: Hunting for Herbs & Spices in Athens? Try Evripidou Street! by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Aiming to offer the keen traveler who wants to know where to eat, what to order and how to indulge in Greek cuisine, the Greek Gastronomy Guide sheds light on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Top Spots in Greece for Gay Travelers in 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Greece is growing into a favourite destination for gay travelers with all the more regions offering the best of accommodation, beaches and nightlife. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece’s Tourism Awards 2017 Entry Deadline Extended by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 “Do you have something to share?” The entry deadline for the Tourism Awards 2017 in Greece has been extended to Friday, February 3. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Ikos Resorts Adds HolidayCheck Award to its Record by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Ikos Resorts has added another distinction to its list after member Ikos Olivia was elected as the most popular luxury hotel in the world by HolidayCheck. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines Prepare for Free Internet On Board by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have announced free Internet connection services for short haul and mid-range flights during a three-month test phase. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Έρευνα: Επιπτώσεις του προσφυγικού-μεταναστευτικού ζητήματος στις ξενοδοχειακές επιχειρήσεις των νησιών του Αιγαίου by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 by GTP editing team 17 January 2017 Έρευνα του Εργαστηρίου Τουριστικών Ερευνών και Μελετών του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου για τις επιπτώσεις του προσφυγικού – μεταναστευτικού ζητήματος στις ξενοδοχειακές επιχειρήσεις των νησιών του Αιγαίου. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Lingering Debt Talks Keep Greece Tourism Officials Alert by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 Greek tourism officials are expressing concerns that constantly stalled bailout negotiations are bound to take a toll on the sector particularly now, the beginning of the summer booking season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Mayors Request Meeting with PM Tsipras to Discuss Refugee Issue by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 The mayors of five Greek islands that are under pressure due to refugee flows have requested to meet with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras next week in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Shakin’ the Blues Away: Greece a Top ‘Sunshine Saturday’ Choice by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 Saturdays in January are the busiest booking days of the year, according to a recent survey carried out by travel operator TUI Group. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Bank of Greece: Foreign Visitors Up, Travel Receipts Down in Jan-Sep 2016 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 The number of non-resident inbound visitors to Greece increased by 6.1 percent but travel receipts decreased by 7.9 percent, according to Bank of Greece data concerning the developments in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Steep Taxes, Tedious Bureaucracy Push Film Producers Away by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 High taxes and bureaucratic hurdles are still turning away international filmmakers who may want to carry out productions in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Not Involved in Plane Crash by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 As a correction to mistaken information in the media, Turkish Airlines released a statement on Monday saying that it was not involved in an accident in a village in Kyrgyzstan. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Documenta 14 Contemporary Art Show Ready to ‘Learn from Athens’ by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 One of the world’s leading contemporary arts shows, the “documenta 14: Learning from Athens”, is set to kick off in Athens on April 8 and run through to July 12, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hilton Athens Revamps Website by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 The Hilton Athens rang in the new year with the launch of its revamped website to further enhance the browsing experience of guests. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events EFEA 2017: Events Industry Professionals Get Ready to do Business in St. Petersburg by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 Russian and international events industry professionals are getting ready to attend the Europe+Asia Event Forum (EFEA) 2017 in the PetroCongress Congress Centre in St. Petersburg during January 18-20. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News ITB Berlin 2017 to Hold Two Speed Dating Events by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 by GTP editing team 16 January 2017 ITB Berlin 2017 will hold two speed dating events that will enable buyers and bloggers to establish valuable links with exhibitors from around the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ENG Adv. - Inspiring Destinations to Travel & Stay in Greece Discover Naxos… from the Viewpoint of Aqua Vista Hotels by GTP editing team 15 January 2017 by GTP editing team 15 January 2017 Aqua Vista Hotels presents the Apricot & Sea Luxury Suites on Naxos, a hotel where the character of the Cyclades is combined with luxurious amenities for an ideal island getaway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TUI: German Tourists Choose Greece Over Turkey for Summer 2017 Holidays by GTP editing team 13 January 2017 by GTP editing team 13 January 2017 Greece has replaced Turkey as the second most popular destination for German tourists, according to tour operator TUI Germany. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Amnesty Int’l Calls for Action, Refugees Held Hostage by Failed EU Policy by GTP editing team 13 January 2017 by GTP editing team 13 January 2017 Amnesty International has launched an online campaign aiming to put pressure on the European Commission to ensure that refugees are moved off the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail