Destinations news Migrant Influx Crushes Greek Island Tourism Hopes by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 The North Aegean islands bearing the brunt of the refugee crisis for over a year now are seeing their tourism industry crumble as hopes of any improvement are gradually dying … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Athens Doctors Say ‘Guardian’ Story a Blow to Greece’s Health Tourism by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 The Athens Medical Association (ISA) is calling on the government to immediately step up efforts to put the Greek health system in order, following a shameful report in the Guardian … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Alonissos @ the Top: Among 100 Sustainable Destinations by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 The Greek island of Alonissos, in the Aegean Sea, has been nominated again among the world’s leading sustainable destinations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats German Traveler Interest Recovering by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 by GTP editing team 3 January 2017 Greek tourism professionals are welcoming what appears to be a revival of German traveler interest in Greek destinations with talk of a 6 percent rise in pre-bookings for the upcoming … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Year Brings New Taxes to Greek Isles by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 If you’re traveling to the Greek islands of Ios, Amorgos, Skopelos, Folegandros, Kythnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Anafi, Kimolos, Iraklia Donoussa Thirasia, Schinoussa, Koufonissia, then be ready to pay more for accommodation, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Bets on Tourism, Ready for Challenges by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 Tourism professionals are seeing efforts pay off with data indicating a steady growth and plenty of room for improvement in 2017, according to the latest Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TTG Says Greece Top Search for Summer Travel by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 It may still be snowing in most of Europe, but eager holidaymakers are making plans for the summer ahead and Greece appears to be a favourite choice, according to UK … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Spyrou Philoxenia Adds Third Hotel in Pelion to Portfolio by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 Spyrou Philoxenia recently announced the addition of the “Aglaida Hotel & Apartments” in Tsagarada, Pelion, to its portfolio. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Kavala’s Oceanis Hotel Revamped & Ready for Action by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 The Oceanis Hotel, in the heart of Kavala, northern Greece, has opened its doors and is ready for business following extensive renovation works, its management announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Turkish Airlines Inaugurates Havana and Caracas Flights by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 Turkish Airlines recently inaugurated its Havana and Caracas flights from Istanbul, increasing its destinations in the Americas to 17. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Δωρεάν ξεναγήσεις του Δήμου Αθηναίων: Ιανουάριος – Μάρτιος 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 by GTP editing team 2 January 2017 Η αγαπημένη συνήθεια των Αθηναίων, το πρόγραμμα των δωρεάν ξεναγήσεων, επιστρέφει για το τρίμηνο Ιανουάριος – Μάρτιος 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Misc Greece Condemns New Year’s Eve Massacre in Istanbul Nightclub by GTP editing team 1 January 2017 by GTP editing team 1 January 2017 Greece on Sunday condemned the mass shooting that took place at a New Year’s Eve party in a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 In 2017 tourism representatives will have 12 months to celebrate and promote the contribution of the tourism sector to building a better world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece: Autumn 2016 Tourism Performance Reduces Seasonality by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 Greece’s increased tourist arrivals during the autumn months this year indicate a reduction in the country’s seasonality, according to SETE Intelligence. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Privatization Deal of Kassiopi Plot on Corfu Completed by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 The privatization of the plot at Kassiopi, Corfu, has been completed and will pave the way for a major tourism investment that adds up to some 100 million euros. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Among Countries with Most Powerful Passports for Traveling by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 Greek passport holders are among the most privileged in the world, according to Arton Capital’s Passport Index. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Third Int’l Congress on Ethics and Tourism to Focus on Promoting Shared Responsibility by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 The 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism will focus on the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in promoting a more sustainable tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Recruitments HotelBrain Appoints Fotis Fakes as Managing Director of Large Scale Properties by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 Greek hotel management company HotelBrain has announced the appointment of Fotis Fakes as its Managing Director of Large Scale Properties. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News January 2017 Events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will fill the first month of 2017 with music, art, guided tours and many other activities for children and adults. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Egyptair and Mohammed Ali Museum of Kavala Launch Joint Events by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 by GTP editing team 29 December 2016 Egyptair and the Mohammed Ali Museum of Kavala are organizing a series of events for adults and children at the museum venue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail