Company updates Marketing Greece Presents its Next Steps to Support Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2017 Marketing Greece will focus on improving the demand for the Greek tourism product to attract greater visitor spending and overcome seasonality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Loutraki’s Wyndham & Ramada Resorts See Strong 2017 Season by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2017 After enjoying a successful 2017 tourism season, the Wyndham and Ramada resorts in Loutraki are aiming to offer ‘a little extra something’ next year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
B2B events Greek Alternative Tourism in the Spotlight at Nostos 2017 Expo by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2017 The international tourism market in October met Greek alternative tourism forms during the Nostos 2017 exhibition held in Nafpaktos, western Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Athens Among Most Popular Destinations in Europe for Qatar Airways by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 26 October 2017 Greece has always been and continues to be one of the most important markets for Qatar Airways, according to the airline’s Senior VP Europe, Jonathan Harding. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Xenia Hotel in Nafpaktos to Become Cultural, Conference Center by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2017 The Municipality of Nafpaktos has announced plans to transform the historic Xenia hotel into a cultural and conference center. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Milos Mayor Aims to Bring Venus de Milo Back to Greece by 2020 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 16 October 2017 The mayor of Milos, Gerasimos Damoulakis, has launched a campaign aiming for the Venus de Milo statue to be returned to the Greek island by 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Controversial ‘Stayover Tax’ Expected to Impact Greek Hotel Sector, Economy by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 11 October 2017 Greece’s economy and hotel sector are expected to see losses when the so-called “stayover tax” comes into effect in 2018, says a Grant Thornton study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP TUI Invests in Greece: 10 New Hotels and More Cruise Ship Visits by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 6 October 2017 Travel giant TUI plans to expand its presence in Greece by opening 10 new upscale hotels and adding more visits from its cruise ships to Greek ports. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments TUI on Greece: ‘We are Here to Stay’ by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 5 October 2017 Travel giant TUI is interested in strengthening its investment in destination Greece and extending the country’s tourism season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News TUI Introduces Greece Excursion Collection, Hotel Brands to Greek Media by Nikos Krinis 3 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 3 October 2017 Greek journalists were recently given a taste of the tourism product offered in Greece by TUI Group, Europe’s largest tour operator, during a fam trip to the island of Kos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview: ‘Discover the World Greece’ Management Talks Aviation, Tourism by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2017 by Nikos Krinis 2 October 2017 The father-son management of Discover the World Greece talks to GTP Headlines on issues regarding Greek tourism and the aviation sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov SETE Announces Renewed Strategy for Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2017 by Nikos Krinis 20 September 2017 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has announced its new strategic plans aimed to deliver high growth in the Greek market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TIF-Helexpo Aims to Boost Int’l Image, Upgrade Thessaloniki Expo Center by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2017 by Nikos Krinis 11 September 2017 Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo is aiming to boost its presence internationally and upgrade the existing exhibition facilities in Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hoteliers Launch Cultural Action, Free Theatrical Performances by Nikos Krinis 5 September 2017 by Nikos Krinis 5 September 2017 Theatrical performances of the works of great writers of Greek antiquity will take place free of charge at select archaeological sites and monuments of Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes New Hotels by Nikos Krinis 18 July 2017 by Nikos Krinis 18 July 2017 The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TUI Project Aims to Establish Crete as Sustainable Food Destination by Nikos Krinis 5 July 2017 by Nikos Krinis 5 July 2017 The island of Crete is taking its first steps to becoming a sustainable food destination in accordance to an ongoing project by the TUI Care Foundation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Greece Included in EU’s IdEATE Project for Tourism Training by Nikos Krinis 12 June 2017 by Nikos Krinis 12 June 2017 Greece was introduced to the IdEATE project that aims to improve the skills of tourism workers and thus increase the competitiveness of enterprises in Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Interview – George Athanassiou: ‘Alitalia’s New Athens-Tel Aviv Route Shows Encouraging Results’ by Nikos Krinis 7 June 2017 by Nikos Krinis 7 June 2017 The travel market has responded positively to Alitalia’s new Athens-Tel Aviv route, according to Alitalia Country Manager for Greece, George Athanassiou. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2017 Year in Review - GTP Greek Tourism Legislation Now Codified, Soon Available Online by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 All laws and rules involving the Greek tourism sector, dating back to over 100 years, have been brought together and codified. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Interviews Interview – Amadeus VP for NECSE Region Gives Outlook for 2017, Talks Key Trends and Greek Market by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 by Nikos Krinis 29 May 2017 Amadeus is celebrating its 30th year of business and VP NECSE Region Joost Schuring talks to GTP on the company’s milestones, the Greek market and lists a number of key … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail