Recruitments Angela Gerekou Appointed New President of the Greek National Tourism Organization by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 Angela Gerekou has been appointed as the new president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), according to an announcement by the Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI Expects to Bring 3 Million Tourists to Greece in 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2019 With Greece ranking among its two most important destinations for travel in 2019, TUI expects to bring more than 3 million customers to the country this year from all across … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Grigoris Zorgianos: ‘Our Ambition is to Establish Mykonos Pearls as an Industry Leader’ by Nikos Krinis 30 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 30 July 2019 Mykonos Pearls’ Grigoris Zorgianos informs on the property management company’s concept and aim to be synonymous with luxury vacations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Greek PM Announces 10-year Strategic Plan for Tourism by Nikos Krinis 25 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 25 July 2019 Greece’s government will work together with the tourism sector’s bodies to prepare a 10-year strategic plan for tourism, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Sector Applauds PM’s Statements by Nikos Krinis 25 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 25 July 2019 Greece’s tourism heads applauded the recent statements made by the country’s Prime Minister that include an announced 10-year strategic plan for the sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Investors Point to Tourism for Greece’s Future Growth, Says EY Survey by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2019 Two out of three investors believe that the driving force behind growth in Greece in the coming years will be tourism, according to a new EY survey. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Historic Tatoi Estate to Return to Former Glory by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 24 July 2019 The Greek government has announced plans to restore the Tatoi Estate – once the summer retreat of Greece’s former royal family – to its previous glory. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Italy’s ‘Through Eternity’ Selects Travelotopos Platform to Distribute its Tours by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 10 July 2019 Through Eternity, a leading tour company in Italy, has selected to distribute its services through the Travelotopos platform. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2019 Year in Review - GTP Greece’s New Tourism Minister Takes Over by Nikos Krinis 9 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 9 July 2019 Greece’s new minister of tourism, Harry Theoharis, has taken over, citing intentions of improving infrastructure and developing thematic tourism forms. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
People New Greek Tourism Minister Announced: Harry Theoharis by Nikos Krinis 8 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 July 2019 Harry Theoharis, a former secretary general for public revenues, has been appointed as the new minister for Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News The Foundry Hotel: Athens Hospitality Scene Welcomes New Concept by Nikos Krinis 8 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 8 July 2019 Situated in the historic neighborhood of Psyrri is The Foundry, one of Athens’ latest entries in the hotel scene, aiming to offer guests a unique experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Acropolis to Close for Four Hours Due to Heatwave by Nikos Krinis 3 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 3 July 2019 The archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens will close its gates for four hours on Thursday and Friday, if temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Windstar Cruises Docks at Piraeus Port in Greece by Nikos Krinis 2 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 2 July 2019 The Wind Star vessel of Windstar Cruises was presented to a group of Greek travel agents while it was docked in the port of Piraeus. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Savvas Perdios: ‘Cyprus Tourism Product Needs to Be Enriched, Rebranded’ by Nikos Krinis 2 July 2019 by Nikos Krinis 2 July 2019 Cyprus Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios outlines the island’s tourism policy, noting the need to rebrand the product to face rising competition. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News ‘Athens Day Cruise’ Features in Russian TV Show for Weddings by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2019 Athens Day Cruise’s renowned one-day cruise to the Saronic Islands was filmed by a Russian TV show dedicated to wedding locations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Irini Tzirvelaki: ‘Electra Hotels Wins Guest Loyalty by Offering Unique Memories’ by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 28 June 2019 Electra Hotels & Resorts’ Irini Tzirvelaki gives us the latest on the chain’s services, including its highly successful Electra Rewards loyalty program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Mykonos Airport Gives a Sneak Peek of €25m Upgrade by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 26 June 2019 The airport of Mykonos in 2021 will boast a series of significant upgrades including a new arrivals area, more gates and a new automated luggage handling system. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ellinair Celebrates 5th Anniversary Where it All Began: Thessaloniki by Nikos Krinis 21 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 21 June 2019 Ellinair, a Mouzenidis Group airline, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in the aviation industry with an event in the destination where it all began: Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SWOT Welcomes Ciel Villas Paros to its Network by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 14 June 2019 Greek hospitality management company SWOT (Simple Way of Tourism) has welcomed the Ciel Villas Paros to its network of associates. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece’s Hotel Occupancy Down in Q1 2019 by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2019 by Nikos Krinis 13 June 2019 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels reported lower first-quarter occupancy rates and a drop in early bookings for the 2019 summer season in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail