Awards Amadeus Receives Honourary Distinction for Contribution to Travel Industry by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 Amadeus was recently awarded with an honourary distinction for its contribution to the travel industry for systematically investing and contributing to the global think tank with research reports that focus … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Caldera Collection Announces De Sol Hotel Grand Opening in 2017 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 The Caldera Collection group has announced the grand opening of its member De Sol Nice and Cozy, a brand new, fully renovated hotel ready to accommodate travelers from around the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels Attend the ‘100% Hotel Show 2016’ in Athens by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 Hoteliers and property owners had the chance to meet up and discuss with representatives of Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels at the 100% Hotel Show 2016 that recently took place … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Discover a better you’ at Elatos Resort & Health Club by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 The Elatos Resort & Health Club presents the “Elatos Mountain Wellness – Discover a better you”, an ultimate wellbeing programme right in the heart of Mount Parnassos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation to Host Antikythera Shipwreck Finds by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus will be hosting “The Antikythera Shipwreck – New Archaeological Discoveries” exhibit featuring for the first time to the public the finds uncovered at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Θεαματική αύξηση της επισκεψιμότητας στο 100% Hotel Show 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 by GTP editing team 1 December 2016 Το τέταρτο 100% Hotel Show, η δυναμικότερα ανερχόμενη έκθεση για ξενοδόχους και επαγγελματίες τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα, ολοκληρώθηκε τη Δευτέρα, 28 Νοεμβρίου, σημειώνοντας θεαματική αύξηση της επισκεψιμότητας, που αγγίζει το 80%. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Low-cost Air Travel Taking a Bite Out of Greek Ferry Share by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Greek ferry service providers have repeatedly warned that the emergence of low-cost airlines will have an irreversible impact on the sector. Now, a European Parliament study has come to back … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Santorini Mayor Warns that too Much Tourism is Taking a Toll by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Famous across the globe for its stunning beauty, the volcanic island of Santorini is now facing the dire consequences of too much tourism, which appears to be taking a toll … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Arabs Introduced to Greece Tourism Investment Opportunities by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos invited Arab entrepreneurs to invest in Greek tourism during the 5th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece’s Ancient Amphipolis Site May Reveal Second Structure by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Ongoing excavation works at the Amphipolis tomb, which has had the world on edge as to the identity of the person buried there, may have uncovered a new structure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates British Airways Announces London-Zakynthos Route by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 British Airways has announced that it will launch nonstop flights between London Heathrow and the Greek island of Zakynthos in summer 2017. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Ryanair Reduces Thessaloniki – Athens Service for Summer 2017 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Ryanair has announced that it is reducing the frequency of its Thessaloniki – Athens route from seven to three daily business friendly services next summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Minoan Lines Changes Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike of Greek Seamen by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Ferry company Minoan Lines has informed that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) from 6am on Friday, December 2, until 6am on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Goldair Handling Recognized as a ‘True Leader’ by ICAP Group by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Goldair Handling was recently honored with the prestigious “True Leader” award for 2015 by credit rating agency ICAP Group, having met objective and measurable criteria. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards MSC Cruises Honors Sales Rep Top Kinisis by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Top Kinisis Travel recently received an award from luxury cruise line MSC Cruises at an event held to honor the company’s best travel agents and sales representatives all across the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Oman Air Launches Non-stop Flights to Guangzhou, China by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Oman Air will begin operating flights from its hub in Muscat to Guangzhou, China, from December 9. Guangzhou is Oman Air’s first destination in China. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Greek Tourism Expo 2016: Με μεγάλη επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκε η 3η Διεθνής Έκθεση Τουρισμού by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 by GTP editing team 30 November 2016 Με μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η 3η Διεθνής Έκθεση Τουρισμού Greek Tourism Expo, η επίσημη τουριστική έκθεση της Αθήνας, στις 25-27 Νοεμβρίου στο Metropolitan Expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism PNO: No Ferries in Greece on December 2-3 Due to Strike by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 48-hour nationwide strike in all ship categories from 6 am on Friday, December 2, until 6 am on Sunday, December 4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov ‘Technology Essential for Greek Tourism Growth’, Minister Kountoura Talks Tech by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently presented the ministry’s plans to invest in new innovative technologies to develop tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Suburban Train to Pull in to Lavrio Port by 2019 by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 by GTP editing team 29 November 2016 The port town of Lavrion in southeastern Attica is set to get a suburban railway (proastiakos) link connecting it with the Greek capital and Athens airport as of 2019 with … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail