Covid-19 Impact on tourism economy Greece’s City Hotels are Waiting for Business Travel to Return by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2021 by Nikos Krinis 11 November 2021 Greece’s year-round city hotels are preparing for a ‘heavy winter’ as the various segments of business travel, mainly conferences, have yet to recover due to Covid-19. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates HotelBrain Aiming for 100 Hotels in its Portfolio by 2023 by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2021 by Nikos Krinis 10 November 2021 Greek hospitality group HotelBrain is aiming to have 100 hotels under its management and turnover of 100 million euros by 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Rim Jourdan: ‘The Boutique Vibe Promotes the Best of Mediterranean Hospitality’ by Nikos Krinis 4 November 2021 by Nikos Krinis 4 November 2021 The Boutique Vibe CEO Rim Jourdan talks about the trends involving the Med’s small hotels and what she sees in the future for Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece will Highlight City Breaks and High-end Tourism at WTM London Expo by Nikos Krinis 30 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 30 October 2021 The Greek Tourism Ministry will promote Greece as a destination for city breaks and an ideal choice for high-end tourism, at the WTM London 2021 expo. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Gears Up for WTM London 2021 Tourism Expo by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 29 October 2021 The best of Greece will be presented to the world at the WTM London 2021 tourism and travel expo, set to open on Monday, November 1. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Photini Constantinou: ‘Modus & Amplio Offers a 360° Approach to Hoteliers’ Needs’ by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2021 Photini Constantinou, the Sales & Marketing Consultant of Modus & Amplio, introduces the company’s new services and reveals plans for 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets GNTO Looking into ‘Creative Tourism’ Potential of Greece by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization is exploring Creative Tourism, a form of tourism that showcases the creativity of a destination through local products and handicrafts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brown Hotels Opens the ‘Lighthouse’ on Omonia Square, Athens by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 25 October 2021 Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels has opened its latest property in Athens: the ‘Lighthouse’ on Omonia Square. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Wins ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ Title at World Travel Awards 2021 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 22 October 2021 Greece, with its resurgent travel and tourism economy, was voted ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’ at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Evripidis Tzikas: ‘Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Represents a New Era of High-end Hospitality’ by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 21 October 2021 Hospitality may be challenging but it’s a fun, exciting, and dynamic business, says Evripidis Tzikas, the GM of Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews WCSG 2022: Mexico’s Guanajuato Invites Europeans to 4th World Company Sport Games by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 20 October 2021 Juan José Álvarez Brunel, Tourism Minister of Guanajuato, Mexico, speaks to GTP Headlines and introduces next year’s host city for the WCSG, an event that attracts thousands of participants. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Brown Hotels has Expansion Plan for Greek Market by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 19 October 2021 Brown Hotels is adding hotels in Athens to its portfolio as part of a broader expansion plan into the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News DAVE Red Athens Enters Greek Capital’s Hotel Scene by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2021 Israel-based Brown Hotels announced the official opening of the 87-room DAVE Red Athens on Omonia Square in the center of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Nordwind Airlines Plans to Start Flights Between St. Petersburg and Greece in 2022 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 15 October 2021 Russian leisure airline Nordwind is planning to launch flights from St. Petersburg to Athens and Thessaloniki in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Continues Partnership with WTM London, Ready to Promote its Best to UK Market by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2021 The Greek National Tourism Organization will once again sponsor the International Media Centre at WTM London 2021, which will run in November. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Divani Caravel Hotel Announces Reopening of JuJu Bar by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 13 October 2021 The JuJu Bar of the Divani Caravel hotel will re-enter the Athenian night scene when it opens its doors on October 14. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel US-Europe Air Travel Reopening Announcement Brings Surge in Bookings by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2021 The news that Covid-19 vaccinated European travellers will be able to fly to the US again from November has brought a strong surge in ticket sales. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Gulf Air: Extra-free Bag for Students Travelling to Larnaca from Athens by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2021 by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2021 University students traveling to Larnaca from Athens will be allowed one extra checked-in bag on Gulf Air flights in addition to their free baggage allowance. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2021 by Nikos Krinis 27 September 2021 On the occasion of World Tourism Day, key Greek tourism figures sent the message that the time has come for changes in order for the sector to face future challenges. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues EU Citizens Can Enter UK Only with Passports, Not ID Cards, from October 1 by Nikos Krinis 22 September 2021 by Nikos Krinis 22 September 2021 EU, EEA and Swiss citizens from October 1 can enter the UK only if they hold a valid passport, according to the British authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail