Company updates Castello Hotels Assigns its Online Strategy to ‘Reload’ by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2020 Aiming to increase its online direct reservations and sales, the Castello Hotels Group has assigned Reload Hotel Sales Management to plan out its online strategy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Heading Towards Saturation of Airbnb Rentals by Nikos Krinis 3 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 3 February 2020 Although there was a huge increase of available listings on short-term rental platforms for Greece in 2019, AirDNA recorded a decrease in occupancy and revenues. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events GNTO to Bring Together Greek Regions and Israeli Tourism Players by Nikos Krinis 3 February 2020 by Nikos Krinis 3 February 2020 At the upcoming IMTM 2020 trade show in Tel Aviv, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is organizing an all-day B2B event for Greek regions to network with Israel’s top … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece. Always in Season: New Campaign Aims to Attract Tourists All Year Round by Nikos Krinis 30 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 30 January 2020 The GNTO’s new campaign “Greece. Always in Season” will promote Greece through a series of actions including roadshows, a Greek tourism ambassador network and the use of digital tools. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – George Vlachopoulos: Grace Hotel Santorini is Devoted to Excellence by Nikos Krinis 29 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 29 January 2020 Grace Hotel Santorini General Manager George Vlachopoulos speaks of the hotel’s focus which is to offer only the best in terms of personalized experiences of exquisite quality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Aims to Boost 2020 Tourism Revenue by 10% by Nikos Krinis 28 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 28 January 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Greece this year to see a 10 percent increase in tourism revenue and a 4.5 percent increase in the average per capita expenditure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2020 Year in Review - GTP Greece Announces Strategic Goals for 2020 Tourism Season by Nikos Krinis 27 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 27 January 2020 The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Discover the World Greece Partners with Expedia’s Hotels.com by Nikos Krinis 24 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 24 January 2020 Discover The World Greece has undertaken the B2B sales representation of the Hotels.com accommodation booking platform in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus to Play Major Role for MSC Cruises in 2021 by Nikos Krinis 23 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 23 January 2020 The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Events OTA Insight to Focus on Hotel Online Distribution at HOTECH Athens Event by Nikos Krinis 22 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 22 January 2020 OTA Insight Business Development Manager for Greece and Cyprus Vasilios Riavoglou will focus on “Online Distribution: Navigating the distribution landscape” at the HOTECH Athens event to take place on February … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Special Tourism Promotion Planned for Greek Islands Overwhelmed by Migration Surge by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 Special tourism campaigns will launch for the Greek islands that have been affected by migrant flows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Tasos Lazaridis: A Social Media Strategy is Essential for Greek Tourism Businesses by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 Social media expert Tasos Lazaridis shares his expertise on how social media platforms can boost the reputation and sales of businesses of all sizes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates OTA Insight to Share Hospitality Expertise at Cyprus Expo by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 17 January 2020 OTA Insight will present the latest on revenue management for hotels at the Hospitality Expo Cyprus trade show, which will take place in Nicosia between January 25-27. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews New Faces: Elias Linardopoulos, Founder of Luxury Yacht Parties by Nikos Krinis 10 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 10 January 2020 This week, GTP Headlines introduces Elias Linardopoulos, the founder of Luxury Yacht Parties, a company specializing in social and private events at sea. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Christos Gkekas: BlueVillas Offers Greece’s Best ‘Luxury Concept’ by Nikos Krinis 3 January 2020 by Nikos Krinis 3 January 2020 Greek hospitality professional, Christos Gkekas, introduces BlueVillas – The Luxury Concept, a company dedicated to creating authentic experiences and memories in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AIA - Partner Airlines News Athens Welcomes Back Ethiopian Airlines by Nikos Krinis 23 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 23 December 2019 Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has resumed flights between Addis Ababa and Athens, which now marks the carrier’s 20th destination in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Lampsa: High Expectations for New Luxury Hotel in Athens by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 20 December 2019 Greek hospitality group Lampsa Hellenic Hotels has high expectations for its new five-star Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery, which will open its doors in central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Airport Among EU’s Busiest in 2018 by Nikos Krinis 18 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 18 December 2019 Athens International Airport (AIA) is ranked among the busiest airports in Europe in terms of total passengers carried in 2018, according to Eurostat. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Uncharted Escapes’ Launches Tours to the ‘Unseen’ of Athens by Nikos Krinis 17 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 17 December 2019 Uncharted Escapes, a travel experience provider based in Chania, Crete, is now offering “tours beyond the ordinary” in the city of Athens on four-wheel drive vehicles. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s 2021-2030 Tourism Plan is Based on 7 Pillars – Minister by Nikos Krinis 16 December 2019 by Nikos Krinis 16 December 2019 Greece’s strategic tourism plan for the 2021-2030 period is based on seven pillars, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail