Destinations news Thessaloniki in Spotlight at UNWTO Silk Road Meeting at ITB 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was in the spotlight during the 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held on the first day of the ITB Berlin 2018 travel trade show. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Alltours: Everything Perfect in Greek Market by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 7 March 2018 Expecting high growth rates in Greece in 2018, Alltours has greatly expanded its program to the country for the 2018 season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Ready for ITB Berlin 2018 Tourism Expo by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 March 2018 Between March 7-11, Greece will show its best at the ITB Berlin 2018, one of the world’s leading travel and tourism trade shows. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WTFL Think Tank 2018: Greece’s Tourism Growth will be ‘Phenomenal’ by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 2 March 2018 Greece’s tourism growth will be phenomenal, WTTC Head Gerald Lawless said during the WTFL Think Tank 2018 at Costa Navarino. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Interview – Best Western’s Neville Graham Talks Hospitality, Technology and Greece by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2018 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2018 BW’s Neville Graham speaks to GTP in regards to the Best Western brand developing in the Greek market and also refers to key issues in hospitality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Thermal Springs in Greece: An Opportunity for Investors by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 27 February 2018 Investors were recently informed on Greece’s effort to develop its thermal springs, an untapped and rich national resource. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Thermal Spring Properties Up for Privatization by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced privatization plans for seven thermal spring properties in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Interview – Dimosthenis Leontis Helps Hoteliers Boost Revenue Through ‘Hotelising’ by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 26 February 2018 Dimosthenis Leontis talks to GTP on his effort to help hoteliers through “Hotelising”, an independent service provider that focuses on revenue maximization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Exhibitions Greece Expects 15% Rise in Tourists from Serbia in 2018 by Nikos Krinis 22 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 22 February 2018 The number of Serbian tourists visiting Greece this year is expected to rise by over 15 percent, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE in Brussels – Greek Tourism ‘Speaks Out’ in European Parliament by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 20 February 2018 The European Parliament on Tuesday was informed of the strength, resilience and prospects of Greek tourism, as well as the challenges impending its future. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Yiannis Retsos: SETE will Give Greek Tourism a Voice in Brussels by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2018 SETE President Yiannis Retsos is setting the bar high and moving beyond Greek borders to highlight the importance of Greek tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greece to be Honored Country at ‘IFT 2018’ Tourism Fair in Belgrade by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 14 February 2018 Greece will be the honored country at Serbia’s international tourism fair IFT 2018, to take place in Belgrade between February 22-25. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events HAPCO: Greece Must Adopt Conference, MICE Tourism Mentality by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 13 February 2018 The challenges that impede the performance of conference tourism in Greece were analyzed during the recent 8th Panhellenic Conference of HAPCO held in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Appoints Giorgos Tsakiris as Honorary President by Nikos Krinis 9 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 9 February 2018 In recognition of his continuing years of dedicated service to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Giorgos Tsakiris has been appointed Honorary President of the chamber. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News EBD: Athens in Top 10 Best European Destinations for 2018 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 8 February 2018 Athens, Greece, once again is in the top 10 Best European Destinations for 2018, according to online votes compiled by the EBD organization. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Conference Organizers Express Concern on EU Privacy Regulation ‘GDPR’ by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 6 February 2018 Conference organizers in Greece were recently informed on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect on May 25. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News HAPCO: Medical Conferences in Greece May Face New Restriction by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2018 Greek professional conference organizers may be up against a restriction to the number of domestic medical congress events they are allowed to organize. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News 2nd Messinia Pro-Am: Golf Stars Get Ready to Tee Off at Costa Navarino by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 5 February 2018 The 2nd international golf tournament Messinia Pro-Am is getting ready to kick off at Costa Navarino and welcome golfers from 21 countries and four different continents. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Ministry Plans to Support Conference Tourism in Greece by Nikos Krinis 2 February 2018 by Nikos Krinis 2 February 2018 The creation of a conference registry and supporting PCOs are included in the Tourism Ministry’s plans to further develop conference tourism in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Sky is the Limit for Greek Hospitality Management Company SWOT by Nikos Krinis 5 January 2018 by Nikos Krinis 5 January 2018 George Constantinidis, the CEO of SWOT, talks to GTP on the company’s efforts to boost the sales and revenue of its hotel partners. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail