Sea Tourism Greek Seamen Announce 24-hour Strike, No Ferries on December 8 by GTP editing team 27 November 2016 by GTP editing team 27 November 2016 Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service on Thursday, December 8, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek 100% Hotel Show 2016: Δείτε φωτογραφίες & video από τη δεύτερη ημέρα! by GTP editing team 27 November 2016 by GTP editing team 27 November 2016 Δείτε φωτογραφίες και βίντεο από την δεύτερη ημέρα του 100% Hotel Show, το premium εκθεσιακό γεγονός για ξενοδόχους και επαγγελματίες τουρισμού, και τα “What’s Hot” της τρίτης ημέρας! 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Το 100% Hotel Show ξεκίνησε: Δείτε φωτογραφίες & βίντεο από την πρώτη ημέρα! by GTP editing team 26 November 2016 by GTP editing team 26 November 2016 Με τον πιο δυναμικό τρόπο ξεκίνησε χθες Παρασκευή το 100% Hotel Show 2016, υποδεχόμενο τους επισκέπτες Ξενοδόχους αλλά και Επαγγελματίες τουρισμού, σε μία αναβαθμισμένη εκθεσιακή εμπειρία. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece to Scrap Special Accommodation Sticker by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 The Economy and Development Ministry has tabled a draft law in parliament that abolishes a special operational sticker needed by tourist accommodation units (rooms and apartments) to operate legally in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece’s Airport Traffic Up 6.98% in 2015 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 The total of domestic and international flights in Greece in 2015 amounted to 444,249, recording an increase of 6.98 percent, in comparison with 415,250 in 2014, according to a report … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Eastern Macedonia – Thrace Region Expects 2017 Tourism to Pick Up Pace by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 Tourism to the region of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace is expected to pick up pace in the coming year, with regional authorities citing increased pre-bookings as well as the addition … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Secrets of Attica Region Revealed at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 As part of its ongoing tourism campaign and in efforts to stimulate the interest of the UK market, the Attica Region showcased its vast array of offerings at this year’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Santa Marina Hotels Group Promises Unique Winter Getaways in Arachova by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 The Santa Marina group is promising unique winter getaway experiences, filled with elegance, luxury, exclusive services and uncompromising views, at its hotels located in the cosmopolitan alpine town of Arachova. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Ξεκινάει σήμερα το 100% Hotel Show! by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 Σήμερα ανοίγει τις πόρτες του το 100% Hotel Show, το premium εκθεσιακό γεγονός για ξενοδόχους και επαγγελματίες τουρισμού, στο MEC Παιανίας. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Appoints Erik van Markus to Lead Netherlands Office by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Erik van Markus as its Country General Manager for the Netherlands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Civitel’s Akali Hotel Wins Trivago Award for Best Breakfast by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 The Akali Hotel, a member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts, was recently awarded with the title of “Best Breakfast Hotel for 2017” by hotel search engine Trivago. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Celebrity Cruises Begins Construction of New Edge Class Ship by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 Celebrity Cruises recently began the construction of its newest cruise ship – Celebrity Edge – at the STX France shipyard in Saint Nazaire. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
lovegreece.com Pioneering Greeks: Apostolos Georgopoulos & Athina Karatzogianni, DrinkWorks by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 by GTP editing team 25 November 2016 This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces Apostolos Georgopoulos & Athina Karatzogianni of the DrinkWorks team, which offers comprehensive cocktail solutions / bar & cocktail catering, corporate gifts and bar … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Greek Medical Association Calls on Gov’t to Tap into Health Tourism by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 The Greek medical system is in dire need of reforms, which once implemented and completed will pave the way for the establishment of Greece as a leading medical tourism destination, … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Lufthansa Pilots Extend Strike to Third Day by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 German airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 830 flights scheduled for Friday, November 25, as the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has extended its strike until the weekend. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Destination Athens Gains Ground at WTM London 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 Greece’s capital Athens won over the crowds at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, held November 7-9, as a major city break destination offering diverse options for today’s traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates China’s Ctrip Announces Agreement to Acquire Skyscanner by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 Leading Chinese online travel agent Ctrip has announced that it has agreed to acquire flight-metasearch engine Skyscanner. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Golden Star Ferries to Sail the Cyclades with Ultra Modern ‘Superunner’ by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 Greek ferry company Golden Star Ferries has added the ultra modern Speedrunner IV to its fleet, after acquiring the vessel from Aegean Speed Lines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events Egypt on Show at Philoxenia Expo, Egyptair to Launch New Flights by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 The Egyptian Tourism Authority together with the country’s national carrier Egyptair were present at the 32nd Philoxenia fair held in Thessaloniki, promoting Egypt and its tourism offerings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greece, Israel Travel Agents Boost Tourism Cooperation by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 by GTP editing team 24 November 2016 The Federation of the Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and the Israel Association of Travel Agencies and Consultants, signed a memorandum of cooperation during the ITTAA Annual … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail