Company updates Green Issues, Sustainability Priorities at Greece’s Sani Resort by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 The Sani Resort in the Halkidiki peninsula announced that it has enhanced its ongoing sustainability program with additional actions and initiatives. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Lonely Planet Uncovers Serene Side to Corfu by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 Lonely Planet highlights Corfu’s inland villages and monuments, cuisine and traditional products. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ryanair and Athens Airport Support ‘The Smile of the Child’ Through Christmas Initiative by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 Ryanair and Athens International Airport recently celebrated the “Your Wishes Fly” Christmas initiative in support of “The Smile of the Child” organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Θέσεις του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος για τις ενοικιάσεις μέσω Airbnb by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 by GTP editing team 19 December 2016 Σε επιστολή του προς το υπουργείο Οικονομικών το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο Ελλάδος διατυπώνει τις παρατηρήσεις του αναφορικά με τη ρύθμιση για τις βραχυχρόνιες ενοικιάσεις ακινήτων. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality TEMES-Dogus Consortium Takes Over Hilton Athens by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Home Holdings has acquired the majority stake in the share capital of Ionian Hotel Enterprises, owning company of Hilton Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Kountoura Visits Canada to Promote Destination Greece by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently held a series of meetings in Toronto to promote Greece as a preferred tourist destination to Canadian travellers. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News UNWTO, European Travel Commission Address Crisis Communications in Tourism by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently co-organized a working session with European countries to discuss crisis communications in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece’s Goldair Group Moves Full Speed Ahead with 2017 Plans by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Goldair Group’s plans for 2017 include adding more jobs, making more investments and expanding through strategic partnerships contributing to the ever-growing sector of tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celestyal Cruises Maps Out 2017, Says ‘Flexibility’ Key to Success by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Upgraded port infrastructure and flexibility are key to making Greece a Mediterranean cruise tourism hub, according to Celestyal Cruises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Israeli Travel Agents Tour Northern Greece by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Thessaloniki, Mt Olympus, ancient sites and plenty of Greek food and drink were on the agenda during the recent visit of 50 Israeil travel agents to Northern Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Etihad Airways and Lufthansa Announce Codeshare Agreement by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines have announced the conclusion of a codeshare agreement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Civitel Olympic Restaurant Wins Silver At Estia Awards 2017 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 The restaurant of Civitel Olympic received the Silver Award at the Estia Awards 2017, earning the title of “Best Hotel Restaurant” in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Hotel Grande Bretagne’s ‘GB Corner Gifts & Flavors’ Gets a Makeover by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 The Hotel Grande Bretagne has renovated its GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop, which now includes the products of French pastry chef Arnaud Larher. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards AVICOM Awards Greek Museum of Byzantine Culture Film with Gold by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 Greece’s Museum of Byzantine Culture was awarded for its film titled “Return” during the International Audiovisual Festival on Museums and Heritage. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Yiannis Loucacos, Chef by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 by GTP editing team 16 December 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Yiannis Lucacos, the chef focused on Greek cooking with a twist, combining the country’s recipes and ingredients with various international references. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: Positive Signs for 2017 Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 Demand for next year’s tourism season is showing an increase, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourism Partnership Launches to Promote Athens as Year-round Destination by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 A collaborative initiative has been launched to promote Athens as an attractive, year-round, city break tourism destination. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Record Passenger Traffic for Greek Airports in Jan-Nov 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 Passenger traffic at Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year surged to a high of 51.5 million, according to recent data. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ICAP: Greek Tourism Sector Going Strong by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 Greece’s tourism sector is continuing to grow despite the ongoing economic crisis, according data released by Athens-based market research firm ICAP this week. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Ministry Says ‘Lost City’ Known Since 19th Century by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 by GTP editing team 15 December 2016 News of a 2,500-year-old lost city discovered by archaeologists in Greece that has recently taken the media by storm was “corrected” this week by the Greek culture ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail