Interviews TBEX CEO: Athens is Absolutely a City Break Destination by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2014 by Nikos Krinis 31 October 2014 GTP Headlines caught up with the CEO of TBEX, Rick Calvert, during the TBEX Europe 2014 travel blogger conference that took place in Athens on 23-25 October. Mr. Calvert underlined … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TBEX Europe 2014: Athens was ‘Tweeted’ to Over 11.7 Million Twitter Users by Nikos Krinis 30 October 2014 by Nikos Krinis 30 October 2014 TBEX Europe 2014 – the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – that took place in Athens, Greece, exceeded all expectations as references to the country’s capital city reached some 11.7 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Highlights Of TBEX Athens Travel Blogger Conference – Photo Report by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2014 by Nikos Krinis 27 October 2014 Some of the world’s most influential travel bloggers and leading digital content creators from all over the world were in Athens, Greece, during 23-25 October, to attend the Travel Blog … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news TBEX Athens Opening Night Party @ Technopolis – Photo Report by Nikos Krinis 24 October 2014 by Nikos Krinis 24 October 2014 The Travel Blog Exchange European Conference –TBEX Europe 2014 kicked off on Thursday evening with a wonderful opening night party sponsored by the Municipality of Athens and filled with many … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Holds Summer Media Event In The UK by Nikos Krinis 15 July 2013 by Nikos Krinis 15 July 2013 Travelport recently held a media event at its European headquarters in the UK and gathered together journalists from Travelport locations across Europe. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Monemvasia: More Than A Weekend Destination by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2012 by Nikos Krinis 1 June 2012 The Monemvasia Tourism Promotion Committee recently organized a familiarization tour to Monemvasia for Greek tourism journalists and introduced them to the highlights and advantages of the municipality: a one of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Escape to Kalavryta Specials by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2012 by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2012 Contrary to what many believe, Kalavryta’s popular ski center, said to be one of the best in Greece, is not the only reason to visit the town. According to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kalymnos… An Ideal Destination For All by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2010 Every Greek island has a special characteristic that works as an individual holiday attraction. What really makes a destination special is when that certain characteristic gains worldwide status… Kalymnos is … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Milos: Not Only Sun & Sea by Nikos Krinis 1 July 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 July 2010 Financial crisis, International Monetary Fund, tourism, holidays, Milos… Greece’s economic crisis made headlines throughout the international media and German magazine Focus decided to “be creative” and circulated front cover issues … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Drop in Easter Holiday Overnights Creates Skepticism by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2010 The total outcome in regards to hotel bookings during this year’s Easter holiday did not satisfy Greek hoteliers but hasty conclusions should not be made in regards to the season’s … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE MITT 2010: Greece Tightens Ties With Russia by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 May 2010 Greece will grant multiple-entry visas for six to 12 months and up to five years to Russian citizens, Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos announced to the Russian press during … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy VAT Hike Puts A Damper On Greek Tourism by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 The government’s effort to solve Greece’s fiscal problems will not be successful if not accompanied by measures to support tourism, President of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) Nikos … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hotel Revenue Expected To Take A Plunge by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 As a destination Athens is deteriorating and losing any grounds it had intended to gain and this ultimately cannot be considered a result of the global economic crisis, according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
MICE Greek Tourism Moves Ahead At 44th ITB by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 April 2010 Greece’s economic problems will not have an impact on German visits to the country this year, said Klaus Laepple, president of German Travel Association Deutschen ReiseVerbands (DRV), during the opening … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens City Center In Need Of Face-Lift by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2010 If we want to upgrade Athens, we need to set down some rules and faithfully follow them, Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos recently said in an interview to the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Greek Spa Industry Lacks Trained Professionals by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 March 2010 Greece cannot be considered a luxury spa destination as Greek spas currently have no specific identification and hotels that promote themselves as spa resorts do not maintain proper standards, according … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO Offices Abroad To Close by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2010 Important markets to Greek tourism would not be left without a Greek National Tourism Office but mergers are to occur where two or more offices serve a single region, Deputy … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Aktina Group Enters 35th Year by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 February 2010 “Aktina’s basic principle is to emphasize on understanding the needs of the traveler and this is why we insist on providing quality services that exceed the highest expectations,” according to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Athens Hotel Industry In Free Fall by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2010 Athens hotel bookings have been in “free fall” as of December 2008, which translates to a 12 percent decrease up until September 2009 and an eight percent drop in the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE’s 2009 Overview Not A Pretty Picture by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2010 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2010 Greek tourism seems to be headed in the same direction it always has, the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Nikos Angelopoulos, said last month while addressing … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail